What does liable for damages mean?

Liability for payment of an award of damages is established when the claimant proves, on the balance of probabilities, that a defendant’s wrongful act caused a tangible, harm, loss or injury to the plaintiff. Once that threshold is met, the plaintiff is entitled to some amount of recovery for that loss or injury.

Who is liable for accidents that occur on my private property?

Am I liable for accidents that occur on my private property? As a homeowner, you can be held liable for accidents that occur on your property, when your actions (or failure to take action) rise to the level of negligence with respect to visitors to your property.

Who is liable for damage caused by a defective product?

Who is liable for damage caused by a defective product? Under the Consumer Protection Act, manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and retailers could be held responsible for damage, injury or death caused by their product or any of that product’s component parts. However, the party held liable will depend on the specifics of each individual case.

Who is liable when neighbour’s builders damage my plot?

The builder is often contractually bound to secure adequate insurance cover and even to indemnify the other instructing parties from any claims for damages. A builder may, however, also stipulate that he is not responsible for damages in certain instances.

What happens when someone is injured on your property?

The good news is that, when someone is injured on your property, in most cases the liability provision of your homeowners’ insurance policy will kick in and over you if the injured person files a personal injury lawsuit against you, or if they file a “third party claim” with your insurance carrier.

Who is liable for damage caused by an expert?

LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES. The contracting party cannot be held liable for any damage caused or sustained by the expert or a third party during or as a consequence of performing the Contract, except in the event of the contracting party’s wilful misconduct or gross negligence.

Who is liable for damage caused by a third party?

ARTICLE 46 — LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES 46.1 Liability of the JU The JU cannot be held liable for any damage caused to the beneficiaries or to third parties as a consequence of implementing the Agreement, including for gross negligence.

When is a property owner liable for damages?

If the victims of assault were publicly or personally invited or allowed on an owner’s property, and the owners could have anticipated or prevented the assault, the owners may be liable for damages.