Halloween Safety and Your Homeowners Liability Coverage
Halloween brings more visitors to your front door than any other night of the year. Most will leave with candy and smiles, but it is worth knowing how your policy responds if someone gets hurt.
How liability coverage works
The personal liability section of your homeowners policy pays for injuries to guests on your property when you are legally responsible, plus legal defense costs.
Medical payments coverage can pay small injury bills regardless of fault, which often resolves minor incidents quickly.
Simple prevention steps
Light your walkway, clear hoses and decorations from paths, and keep pets secured inside. Use battery candles instead of open flames in jack-o'-lanterns.
Check extension cords for outdoor decorations and keep them out of walking areas to prevent trips and electrical fires.
When to consider more coverage
If you host large parties or have a pool, trampoline, or dog, consider higher liability limits or an umbrella policy.
Umbrella coverage adds a large layer of liability protection over both home and auto policies at a modest cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is a guest injury on my property covered?
- Usually, under personal liability and medical payments coverage, subject to policy terms.
- Are dog bites covered?
- Often, but some carriers exclude certain breeds or prior bite history. Check your policy.
- Does homeowners cover decoration fires?
- Fire damage to your home is generally covered under the dwelling section.
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