The Social Security system is in place to help us through difficult times. Unfortunately, there are some instances in which the system makes our lives even more difficult than they need to be. The day I received the denial letter for my claim, I wasn't sure what I was going to do. After talking with a few friends, I contacted a lawyer. That was the best decision I had ever made. Even with the professional assistance, getting the denial overturned and getting the money that I was owed took several months. I have kept a clear journal of my experience and loaded it with information that can help others get through what can be an impossible time.
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How Do You Prove You Weren't Responsible For An Injury On Your Property?
Alexis Garcia
Being sued because someone was injured on your property is a stressful situation, but it's not as hopeless as you may think. A lot of considerations go into classifying something as a personal injury that you're responsible for, so your first task is to speak with a personal injury lawyer about what happened and what the surrounding circumstances are. You may find that you are not responsible; the injury could have been a true accident or something that the injured person caused.
Why Was the Person There, and Were They in an Area With Permission?
First, why was the person there? Were they invited, or were they trespassing? If they were trespassing, and your property had signs clearly noting everyone should stay out of the area the person was in, then that person would have a harder time proving that you were responsible for their injury. But, if you knew the person was there, allowed them to go there, and didn't warn them about anything that you knew could hurt them, then they may have an easy case against you.
Did You Point Out the Problem Beforehand?
Personal injury cases often rest on whether the accused was negligent or not. The negligence lies in whether you knew they had a good chance of being injured, if you warned them, and if the thing that injured them was something you could have fixed. For example, imagine your friend comes over and wants to walk through your garden; you point out that it's icy there, and that your friend could slip and fall. Your friend says not to worry and promptly slips and falls. This is not your fault.
But, if your friend wants to walk in your garden, and you let them because you figure they know it's cold and likely icy, then if they slip and fall, you could actually be at least partly responsible because you don't know that they knew it was icy.
Do You Have Cameras in the Area?
If you have any video evidence, tell your attorney. It's not unheard of for someone to claim they slipped and fell when it wasn't so accidental. One would hope a friend wouldn't pull this on you, of course, but it always helps to have video evidence.
Your lawyer can clear up any questions and zero in on details that could support your case and undermine your accuser's case. Don't wait to get legal representation — you'll need help getting through this case.
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