Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Georgia
liability for damages following home fire
Can a person accidentally causing a home fire, be successfully sued in Civil Court and held liable?
Asked on 8/10/08, 8:08 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Paula McGill
Attorney at Law
Re: liability for damages following home fire
It all depends. If a home fire was caused by a person's negligence and there was damage, it is likely the person who caused the fire will be open to a successful lawsuit by the property owner.
Answered on 8/10/08, 9:11 pm
Scott Riddle
Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC
Re: liability for damages following home fire
People are generally responsible for their actions and damage they cause - "accident" or otherwise.
Answered on 8/10/08, 9:46 pm
Glen Ashman
Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney
Re: liability for damages following home fire
Yes.
Answered on 8/10/08, 10:26 pm