What should I do if a person has claimed that her child was injured by a spark from a fire performer on the sidewalk in front of my retail store?
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What should I do if a person has claimed that her child was injured by a spark from a fire performer on the sidewalk in front of my retail store?
The performers were not in my employ but were performing during a public event I was holding in my store. I have over 20 witnesses that will state that there was no child present during that performance which was only 10 minutes long. Do I need to contact an attorney or do I contact my insurance agency? I have no idea how to proceed.
Asked on October 28, 2014 under Personal Injury, Washington
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
It would be advisable to contact your insurance company. If the insurance company is unable to settle the case, the insurance company will provide you with an attorney at no cost to you. That attorney will handle the case for you.
Based on 20 witnesses stating that no child was present, the claim is probably fraudulent and your insurance company will probably deny the claim.
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