Is the building owner responsible for fallinng off his roof onto my car shattering my back wind shield?
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Is the building owner responsible for fallinng off his roof onto my car shattering my back wind shield?
My son was at baseball practice and while inside a large amount of snow and ice fall off the roof onto the back of my car shattering my back windshield. The force was so strong that glass and snow ended up in the front seats as well. I have called the landlord twice since with no response.
Thanks,
Rich
Asked on February 21, 2018 under Accident Law, Illinois
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
If the snow and ice had been sitting there for a substantial period of time and was not removed by the landlord, you may have a case for negligence against the landlord to be filed with the landlord's insurance carrier. Your damages would be the cost of repairs to your car. However, be prepared for the landlord's insurance carrier to deny the claim because the snow and ice falling was an act of God.
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