Make a Claim Against the Municipality
If you believe that the Municipality has been negligent in its maintenance of municipal facilities, roads, trees and sewers, which has caused bodily injury or damage to your property, you can file a third-party liability claim against the Municipality of Greenstone.
What You Should Consider When Making a Claim
Any damage to your property can be upsetting and disruptive. However, it’s important to know that the Municipality of Greenstone is not your insurer. Making a third-party liability claim against the Municipality does not guarantee payment, as a claimant must be able to establish that their damages were caused by the Municipality’s negligence.
If you have auto or property insurance, we suggest you consult your insurance company or broker first, for advice on how to deal with your loss. Your insurance coverage may be more extensive than what you can recover from the Municipality.
If your insurer believes the Municipality is responsible for your damages, they may seek compensation against the Municipality on your behalf.
Establishing Negligence Against the Municipality
The Municipality has an obligation to maintain its infrastructure. In doing so, it must exercise a reasonable standard of care. The Municipality may be found negligent if it fails to meet the appropriate standard of care, and that failure results in damage or injury to the public.
If you choose to submit a claim against the Municipality, it is important to outline why you believe the Municipality is responsible for your accident and provide proof of your damages. Making a third-party liability claim against the Municipality does not guarantee payment, as a claimant, you must be able to establish your damages were caused by the Municipality’s negligence. The Municipality will conduct an investigation to determine if it met its maintenance obligations. If you are not able to establish that your damages were caused by the Municipality’s negligence, then the Municipality will not pay your claim.
If the Municipality did not exercise a reasonable standard of care, the Municipality may be found to be negligent. In that circumstance, the Municipality will attempt to resolve your claim. Any compensation paid to you will be based on proof of damage that has arisen as a result of the Municipality’s negligence.
If the Municipality of Greenstone did exercise a reasonable standard of care, your claim will be denied.
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