If you have the legal right to enter someone else’s property, and you suffer injuries due to that party’s negligence, you may have the right to file a premises liability claim. Premises liability claims do not just let accident victims pursue compensation against businesses. They can also allow you to pursue a claim against a private homeowner.
Many people feel guilty about filing a claim against a private homeowner, especially when they consider that homeowner a friend or family member. However, in most cases, the claim will not go directly to the homeowner. Instead, you will file a claim through the homeowner’s property insurance company. If you do not file a claim, you may not have the funds you need to take care of your expenses after the accident, and you may find yourself struggling.
Talk to your lawyer about the damages you have suffered and whether you may have grounds for a claim, including how you can move forward with the claim in a way that will maximize your benefits.