Sidewalk damaged - Who is liable?

Typical case for the builder's liability insurance. Good that you documented it properly. Report it, hand over photos, let the insurance and municipality take care of it.

If a construction site has to be accessed via a sidewalk, appropriate safety measures are required. If the damage was knowingly accepted, this is anything but an insurance claim.

Wouldn't we rather leave such judgments to the insurance? And possibly to a lawyer?

Shall we not rather leave such judgments to the insurance company? And possibly to a lawyer?

Yep, let's close the forum. It is obviously obsolete.

You didn't understand that. What is the OP supposed to do with your statement that this is definitely not an insurance case? Troll, not report to the insurer, withdraw the submitted application with a mea culpa or what? One can also say: Possibly expect that the insurer will reject due to xy reasons. That sounds much less accusatory. Karsten

You didn’t understand that. What is the OP supposed to make of your statement that this is definitely not an insurance case? Troll, not report to the insurer, withdraw the reported claim with a mea culpa, or what? You could also say: Possibly expect the insurer to reject it for xyz reasons. That sounds much less accusatory. Karsten

Oh Nordlys. Just read the thread again in chronological order.

The gentleness you desired was the subject of my first response. Another user then reacted, saying this was a very typical insurance claim. The OP was pleased, that was probably what he wanted to hear. After that, I became more direct.

The OP should mentally prepare himself to at least bear most of the damage himself. The damage was avoidable and foreseeable. That is his responsibility as the builder. He can now ask the insurer, of course, trial makes wise. But I wouldn’t expect much from it.

what value do old broken, worn-out tiles in outdoor areas have??