[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/blog\/compensated-injured-family-members-house\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/blog\/compensated-injured-family-members-house\/","headline":"Can I Get Compensated if Injured at a Family Member\u2019s House?","name":"Can I Get Compensated if Injured at a Family Member\u2019s House?","description":"This is a delicate question. Most of us spend the majority of our lives in three places \u2013 work, home, and school. But a close fourth place would likely go to our families\u2019 homes. Many people spend a considerable amount of time each week at a family member\u2019s home or...","datePublished":"2019-06-20","dateModified":"2024-12-23","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/blog\/author\/richardtruitt\/#Person","name":"Richard Truitt","url":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/blog\/author\/richardtruitt\/","identifier":13,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/873e99ebaf9a19c98d76d750d942377a4e6f6cd1e89779c7698fb25efd30f015?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/873e99ebaf9a19c98d76d750d942377a4e6f6cd1e89779c7698fb25efd30f015?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Truitt Law Offices","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Truitt-Law-Offices-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Truitt-Law-Offices-Logo.png","width":427,"height":59}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/indiana-accident-compensation-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/indiana-accident-compensation-1.jpg","height":601,"width":900},"url":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/blog\/compensated-injured-family-members-house\/","about":["Personal Injury"],"wordCount":602,"articleBody":"This is a delicate question. Most of us spend the majority of our lives in three places \u2013 work, home, and school. But a close fourth place would likely go to our families\u2019 homes. Many people spend a considerable amount of time each week at a family member\u2019s home or with a close friend. Whether it\u2019s barbecuing at a brother\u2019s house, watching the big game with a cousin, or just grabbing a weekend lunch at your parents\u2019 house, people spend a lot of time with family. But like any place, injuries can happen. So, what happens when someone gets hurt at their brother\u2019s house or at their parents\u2019 house? You can\u2019t sue your family, right?At Truitt Law Offices, we are keenly aware of the sensitivity involved when someone is injured at their family\u2019s home. On one hand, injuries can be expensive and cause many problems for the victim, like lost income from work, high-priced medical bills, or lifelong disabilities. If there is a source of money that can make these things easier to live with, then it only makes sense to make use of those options to protect yourself. But what about your family? Here\u2019s what everyone in Indiana needs to understand about getting paid after an injury at a family member\u2019s house.What Is a Premises Liability Claim?Premises liability is when the negligence or wrongdoing of a property owner results in an injury or loss. If you are visiting with family, the law in Indiana will likely regard you as a licensee. This just means that your family members are considered legally responsible for making you aware of any hidden dangers. If you go to your brother\u2019s house and fall in a large hole in the yard that was concealed in some way and he never mentioned it, then the law would normally hold him liable. Therefore, you would technically have a valid claim to bring against your brother for injuries. But does this mean you should?How Do You File a Premises Liability Claim?To file a premises liability claim, you start by reporting the incident to the property owner as well as the property owner’s insurance company. Once you have notified the insurance company, your claim process includes submitting a demand letter and then negotiating a settlement. First, remember that a homeowner\u2019s insurance policy is the likely source of compensation. If the accident occurred on a family member’s property, as long as your family member is carrying sufficient insurance on their policy, you can file an insurance claim, negotiate the potential value of the injuries, and receive compensation. Now, it is true that the insurance company will have a right to decide whether to pay or not. If they do, great. If not, however, you may be in the tough position of needing to initiate a lawsuit against a loved one. This may make people uncomfortable, but it really shouldn\u2019t. A friendly suit is often filed, which simply preserves the claim, forcing the insurance company to follow through on its contractual obligations to pay.How to Find a Premises Liability Lawyer Who UnderstandsSome lawyers talk a big game about being aggressive or hard-working. While this is important for sure, so is compassion and understanding. As a family-owned law firm,\u00a0Truitt Law Offices\u00a0gets it. We have the collective wisdom needed to help our clients make difficult situations much more straightforward. Give us a call today to schedule a free initial consultation, and get real answers today.Visit Our Indiana Premises Liability Injury Law Offices"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Can I Get Compensated if Injured at a Family Member\u2019s House?","item":"https:\/\/www.truittlawoffices.com\/blog\/compensated-injured-family-members-house\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]