If we are having a barn built and the contractor allows his children to play in our yard, if they’re hurt while on our property can we be held liable?
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If we are having a barn built and the contractor allows his children to play in our yard, if they’re hurt while on our property can we be held liable?
We are having a pole barn built – I am noticing that the contractors wife/girlfriend shows up daily with one or two small children and let’s them play. Are we (home owner) liable if a child gets injured?
Asked on August 17, 2015 under Personal Injury, Idaho
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
If the children or anyone else are injured on your property, you will be liable because you are the owner of the property.
You will be liable for the medical bills and pain and suffering which is an amount in addition to the medical bills.
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