How to Prevent Liability for Weather-Related Accidents
Your insurance policy likely has an “Act of God” clause exempting coverage for events that happen outside of human control or activity. These excluded “Act of God” events are generally natural disasters like floods, tornadoes, and earthquakes.
While these force majeure clauses limit and sometimes exempt coverage for injuries, damage, and loss caused by natural disasters, they don’t absolve you from your duty to exercise reasonable care.
There are situations where businesses can be held liable for damages caused by adverse weather. However, the following tips can help you avoid that liability.
Stay on top of weather advisories and forecasts
If strong winds or heavy rains cause an accident, you can be held liable for damages if you could have seen it coming, but didn’t prepare.
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