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AIRBNB immediately following the injury as well as expected future losses ), and general damages for pain and suffering and loss of amenities of life .
Accidents can happen when guests get intoxicated and in that instance guests would be responsible for injuries sustained as a result of their own negligent conduct , as a rule . “ This does not take away from the fact , however , that a homeowner is generally responsible for the safety of his or her guests whilst on their property ,” she adds .
“ If , therefore , the homeowner was aware – or should reasonably have been aware – of their guest being intoxicated to the degree that they posed a potential danger to themselves or others , they would be obliged to take reasonable steps to prevent harm from occurring .” the injured party may have a valid cause of action in law ,” says Haslam .
“ The attorney will also if necessary instruct independent experts , for example , to comment on the condition of the property which has caused the injury , as well as medical experts to comment on the nature and extent of the injury or injuries and the long term consequences thereof . Finally , the attorney will institute the necessary court action against the wrongdoer ( homeowner ) and conduct the litigation process to its conclusion .”
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She advises injured parties to contact a law firm that specialises in personal injury . “ An appropriately experienced attorney will promptly investigate the circumstances under which the visitor was injured , and establish whether there was a negligent action or omission on the part of the homeowner for which
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