Injuries at home
WHAT IF I WAS INJURED AT MINE OR A LOVED ONE’S HOME?
An injury at home can have serious consequences, but it does not automatically create a legal claim. Household injuries can involve falls, burns, unsafe stairs, defective appliances, or other hazards. Whether someone else is legally responsible depends on what caused the injury and whether negligence, a defective product, or another legal basis for a claim can be established.
YOUR INJURY MAY BE COVERED BY AN INSURANCE POLICY OF SOME KIND.
Seek appropriate medical care first, then preserve information about the cause when it is safe to do so. Photograph the condition or product involved, save relevant repair requests and messages, and keep your medical records and bills. Tell a lawyer whether the property was owned or rented, who controlled the area, and whether anyone knew about the hazard beforehand so potential responsibility and insurance coverage can be evaluated.
