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Who is responsible for an auto accident on a homeowner's property?

If a person leaves car in drive on a hill accidently and vehicle rolls, and person tries to catch it before it hits house, but falls and is dragged by the rolling vehicle who is responsible for the person's injuries--the person's auto insurance, or the home owner's insurance?

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Reputation Level 20
The automobile liability insurance carrier.

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Mr. Lundeen is licensed to practice law in Florida and Vermont. The response herein is not legal advice and does not create an attorney/client relationship. The response is in the form of legal education and is intended to provide general information about the matter in question. Oftentimes the question does not include significant and important facts and timelines that, if known, could significantly change the reply and make it unsuitable. Mr. Lundeen advises the questioner to confer with an attorney in their state in order to ensure that proper advice is received.

Reputation Level 8
The auto policy should provide coverage. It is possible that the homeowners policy may provide partial coverage for medical payments but it depends on the specific policy and the cause of the accident. An injury attorney can help you determine whether there is additional coverage that may apply.

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