Can proprietors be sued to cover medical expenses after a customer is injured?
An elderly customer in shop stumbles, falls and breaks hip. Can proprietors of shop be sued to cover medical expenses? Would a liability insurance policy be recommend?
Answered By: Dunnings Law Firm
You need to check your business or building coverage insurer to see if they cover that. Sometimes you might have a policy with limited medical coverage.
Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 9/1/2011
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Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 9/1/2011
Disclaimer: The response above does not form an attorney-client relationship. This answer may or may not apply to you and should not be relied upon as legal advice. LawQA does not make any representation as to the expertise or qualifications of this attorney. This attorney may or may not be admitted to state bar of your state.
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