Should our homeowner's or the person's car insurance cover a recent accident on our driveway?

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   Christian LassenPro

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   Answered January 18, 2013 09:30. Report the accident to both car insurance and homeowner's insurance carriers.

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   Sean Patrick

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   Answered January 18, 2013 09:10. Typically if an injury occurs on your property because of an unsafe condition that you caused or maintained, your insurance coverage would kick in. If it was the driver's negligence, the driver's insurance would kick in. I would submit the claim to both and let them work it out.

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   Mohamed Seifeldein

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   Answered January 18, 2013 09:23. Hi,
   
   First, see what the police report states. This may show if there was a violation. Second, call your insurance and see what the say. Typically the insurance companies will work it out. The best course of action is to consult with a lawyer in your area.

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   Kevin ColuccioPro

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   Answered January 18, 2013 09:51. I would suggest that you contact your carrier to discuss. It is going to depend on policy language.

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   Manuel JuarezPro

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   Answered January 18, 2013 11:10. I have to agree with attorney Patrick in this case. However, it is up to the plaintiff and her attorney to decide how to go about it. Your notify your house insurance of this incident and then wait and see what happens. Best of luck.

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   Lars A. Lundeen

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   Answered January 18, 2013 11:59. Chances are the victim's car insurance will pay for her medical bills up to the limits of her coverage. I do recommend that you contact your homeowners insurance carrier and advise them of this incident. Homeowners insurance does not cover car accidents, but this may be a combination of your heated driveway (a property or home related claim) and her car. Let your homeowners insurance carrier sort it out. If you fail to tell them about it, you may jeopardize your homeowners insurance if you need it for this claim.
   
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