Brooklyn, NY asked in Personal Injury and Insurance Bad Faith for New York

Q: How somebody can claim personal injuries in front of my house if there is no obstacles, potholes or cracked sidewalk?

If somebody claims that got hurt in front of my house how can request to be paid by my house liability insurance? My security system is old and cannot record, just view. Out of nowhere you just try to get money from your neighbors ?

2 Lawyer Answers
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
Answered
  • Insurance Claims Lawyer
  • Little Neck, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: Your homeowner insurance company will thoroughly investigate the matter. It is not enough for someone to simply fall. They must show that it resulted from a defect in the surface or negligence on your part. The claims adjustor or defense attorney from your insurance company should be able to outline these issues to you in more detail. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
Answered
  • Insurance Claims Lawyer
  • Little Neck, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: I should have also mentioned this. Take the documents you receive, whether a letter from the claimant's attorney, or a summons and complaint and make copies. Provide these at once to your insurance carrier. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

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