If I own a trailer and am renting it out but haven’t had time to put insurance on it and someone fell off the porch, is there grounds for a lawsuit?

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If I own a trailer and am renting it out but haven’t had time to put insurance on it and someone fell off the porch, is there grounds for a lawsuit?

The person that fell was visiting the tenant. They dislocated their shoulder.

Asked on April 6, 2012 under Real Estate Law, West Virginia

Answers:

S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

As the owner of the trailer, you would be liable for the guest's injuries.  The injured party could sue you for their medical bills, pain and suffering and wage loss.  Compensation for the medical bills is straight reimbursement.  Compensation for pain and suffering is an amount in addition to the medical bills and is based on the medical reports documenting the nature and extent of the injuries.  Compensation for wage loss is straight reimbursement.


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