This matter would be between the 2 parties involved, not you.
I had asked my insurance agent a hypothetical question regarding something along these lines and was told that "that is what they have car insurance for" and that we should never state anything or show any emotion or guilt. But as someone else pointed out - in this sue happy world we live in today, anyone can be sued for anything (or nothing) so protect yourself (and your B&B) as much as you can..
Copperhead said:
But as someone else pointed out - in this sue happy world we live in today, anyone can be sued for anything (or nothing) so protect yourself (and your B&B) as much as you can.
I don't know why this fallacy keeps getting perpetuated by very smart people.
According to actual court filing records in all districts in America, civil lawsuit rates have not only dropped in the last couple decades, but have never surpassed the "sue happy" days of the late 1870's when they peaked.
Yes, thats the 1870's
Thank you sensationalist TV reporting and powerful anti-tort forces for keeping the fire alive on this cannard.
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Tim the stats may show this, but having worked in the legal profession for 18 years, I saw quite a few. Just because they sue, does not mean that it makes it through the court system. Many go to lawyers who will issue demand letters and threating a suit to see if they can bully someone out of $$$ without going through the legal system. Regardless of how far it goes, it costs $ to defend yourself if this happens. I have seen it, I have experienced it personally and I really think reform is needed.
So I will reiterate my statement: Anyone can be sued for anything or nothing, so protect yourself and your B&B as much as you can.
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