Legal Question in Personal Injury in California
Personal Injury
I was involved in an accident that caused myself and another individual to fall through a window of a local dinning establishment. I was not physicaly injured, however the other individual who worked for the business was.The worker was on duty and I assume should be covered by workmans comp. They are now asking me to pay for damamges. It was the worker who fell on me and caused me to fall backwards through a window that was not tempered and faced the main avenue. Am I liable for any damamges?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Personal Injury
You are not liable unless you were negligent It appears here the employee was the negligent person. Therefore, you should tell the restaurant they are lucky you weren't hurt and to leave you alone.
Re: Personal Injury
Without more information about the events leading up to the fall there is no way to determine fault.
Re: Personal Injury
You are right -- the employee should be compensated through the workers' compensation system. The lack of tempered glass is also a significant issue.
Unless you did something wrong to cause the fall, you should not be liable for any damages. More facts are needed, however, to make a solid determination.
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