Impacted by flood? Need some cleanup help?

[Rathji]

I think you missed the word 'off' in that post.

[Bigtime]

Well played sir.

[SebC]

Originally Posted by fotze

I know that if a friend comes to my house and falls down the stairs he can sue and will probably win. We have heard of burglars getting hurt in a house and suing. I don't think you just waive your right to sue by volunteering, but I may be wrong.

I am just wondering if these poor folks are putting themselves at further risk having strangers in their house and now they owe them a 'duty of care' or some other thing.

Isn't that basically what it come down to? Both the volunteer and homeowner have consented to the arrangement, so both have a duty of care. Damages would be determined by who failed to meet their responsibilities... at least that's how I'd imagine it would work. Regarding your friend falling down the stairs, if your stairs are built to code and there's no tripping hazard, why would you owe him money? Would he really win?

[killer_carlson]

Not to mention the contributory negligence aspect to the case - in other words, what actions or inactions did you do that contributed to the accident?

Highly unlikely there would be a claim in any normal circumstances.