Product liability is the legal responsibility of manufacturers and sellers when a defective product they put into the marketplace causes injury or damage to a consumer. It is a fundamental area of consumer protection law, operating on the principle t...
Read MoreFirst, get the police department’s name, the report number, and the date of the incident from the officer at the scene. After a few days, contact the department’s records division. There is often a small fee and a request form to complete. You may need to pick it up in person or receive it by mail. Provide this copy to your insurance company immediately, and keep the original for your own records and any potential legal proceedings.
First, ensure the person receives any necessary medical attention. Then, document the scene thoroughly with photos or video, capturing the exact condition that caused the fall. Get contact information from the injured party and any witnesses. Write down your own detailed account of what happened while it’s fresh. Notify your homeowner’s or business liability insurance company promptly. Avoid making statements about fault or promising to pay for expenses.
These three numbers represent the maximum amounts your insurer will pay per accident. The first number (100) is for bodily injury per person, in thousands. The second (300) is the total bodily injury limit for all people hurt. The third (50) is for property damage you cause to others, like their car or a fence. Using 100/300/50, your insurer pays up to $100,000 per injured person, max $300,000 total for all injuries, and up to $50,000 for all damaged property.
Objectively weigh the offer against your total damages: medical bills (past and future), lost income, pain and suffering, and any permanent impact. Is the offer a reasonable percentage of that total, given the strengths and weaknesses of your case? An offer covering 80-90% of clear-cut damages is strong. One covering 30% of severe, well-documented injuries is likely insufficient and may warrant rejection.
