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In reply to the discussion: In My Home, In the Kitchen, With a Steak Knife [View all]ieoeja
(9,748 posts)13. I got that when I slipped on some ice coming out of my garage on my property and broke my hand.
It did cause me to rethink something, however. I have now instructed all friends that they are welcome, nay, encouraged to sue me if they are ever injured on my property.
If my health insurer can go after someone else's homeowner's insurer, then why can't my friends sue mine? Sounds fair.
And, hey, insurer? Thanks for the idea!
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The rule USED to be that if you shoveled the walk, you OWN the liability for not doing a ...
Hassin Bin Sober
Jan 2012
#21
I suspect they present the generic categories and any answer other than your own home...
Hassin Bin Sober
Jan 2012
#17
What if you were watching a cooking show...could they argue it took place in Rachel Ray's kitchen?
brooklynite
Jan 2012
#10
I got that when I slipped on some ice coming out of my garage on my property and broke my hand.
ieoeja
Jan 2012
#13
The suit is often times filed on the injured party's behalf in their name.
Hassin Bin Sober
Jan 2012
#23
You might have to, if you can't grasp the nuanced idea that "OFTEN TIMES" ....
Hassin Bin Sober
Jan 2012
#37
I used to feel the same way anout tests until I had a co-worker die from a brain bleed.
Hassin Bin Sober
Jan 2012
#40
If you were injured in someone else's home AND you were able to collect from them or their insurance
WillowTree
Jan 2012
#25
Wait. You were walking and your lawyer friend says the car insurance is owed the money?
Hassin Bin Sober
Jan 2012
#29
In general, yes. "Subrogation" is your insurance company's right to seek to re-compensation
Romulox
Jan 2012
#38
I get all that. I'm just trying to understand why her auto insurer ....
Hassin Bin Sober
Jan 2012
#39