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    Jul 8, 2012, 10:46 AM
    Homeowners liability for non insured contractors
    If I hire an uninsured contractor to trim a tree in my yard and he gets hurt doing so am I responsible in Nebraska?
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    Jul 8, 2012, 10:49 AM
    Yes.
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    Jul 8, 2012, 10:49 AM
    Yes - in any state.

    Insured means more expensive, of course. It's a gamble for the homeowner.
    And signing a waiver of liability won't help.
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    Jul 8, 2012, 11:03 AM
    Yes you will be
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