A junk car on your property isn’t only an eyesore, but also a major liability. People could touch rusty metal and get injured, or get bitten by raccoons, feral cats, and other animals living inside. As the property owner, you may be held legally responsible for any damages. To help you understand your responsibilities, here’s more information about the rules in Connecticut and potential consequences for third-party injuries. 

What’s the Attractive Nuisance Concept?

Children are curious, which means they could find all sorts of unsafe items interesting, including junk cars. As they aren’t aware of the potential dangers, Connecticut follows the attractive nuisance doctrine. Property owners are expected to provide a reasonable duty of care to protect children on the property, even when they are trespassing.

This means taking steps to fix any unsafe conditions. In this case, scheduling junk car removal or locking the vehicle in a garage will prevent kids from finding the car and potentially getting hurt.

What Happens When Someone Is Injured by a Junk Car?

If a child hurts themselves on the car, their parents have the right to file a civil lawsuit for damages. To determine whether negligence occurred, the court will take several factors into account, including the condition of the property, whether you upheld the standard duty of care, and the nature of the incident.

In Connecticut, the plaintiff can recover damages if you were mostly to blame for the child’s injuries. If you created unsafe conditions by keeping the junk car, you may be held accountable.

To protect yourself and the children in the area, take your junk car to Stewart’s Used Auto Parts in Barkhamsted, CT. They will offer a competitive price for your unwanted ride and pick it up with their towing service. They accept vehicles in all conditions. Visit this licensed salvage yard online to learn more about the vehicle-recycling process, or call (860) 379-7541 to sell your car for cash.