Anyone who acts with negligence and causes harm to another, thus breaching their duty of care, may be liable for any damages under California law.
If proven guilty, the following individuals or groups may be held accountable for a roofing accident:
The Roofing firm, Property owner, Renter or landlord, Property manager, Neighbor, Construction company, Ladder manufacturer, Contractor or subcontractor, or Government agency.
Even if the person who caused the accident had no prior knowledge of the damaged victim, he or she can be held liable for negligence that resulted in harm. Hiring a lawyer is usually the best option when determining somebody is accountable for damages in a roof fall accident.
A party is held accountable for their actions or inactions that resulted in injury in a negligence lawsuit, however, in order to prove a party is accountable it must be proven. In the case of a roof fall accident what must be proven is as follows:
An employer may be liable for damages caused by an employee’s negligence under California’s “respondeat superior” statutes. Accidents involving roofing can be catastrophic and may require costly medical treatment. If roofing installation is inadequate, it may lead to lengthy house repairs. Suing a roofing worker who may not have the money to pay for the damages may seem pointless to an accident victim, therefore, the injured party can pursue the employer (who is also likely to carry insurance).
The property owner or occupant may be held accountable whenever a person falls off a roof due to hazardous circumstances on the roof. Property owners owe a duty of care to others on their property under California’s premise liability rules. Property owners and occupants have a responsibility to keep the premises in a reasonably safe state. This includes a commitment to exercise reasonable caution in detecting any potentially hazardous conditions.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a roofing accident the attorneys at KAASS Law are ready to help you determine your options, please contact us at 310.943.1171.
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