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.

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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.

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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.

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Answered on 8/10/08, 10:26 pm


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