They certainly could be liable. But a preliminary question in evaluating a legal action for negligence is how much of the total negligence is due to you, and how much to the homeowner? For example, if you weren't looking to see the problem when most other people would do so, your negligence may be equal to, or possibly more than, the homeowners. You could consult an experienced personal injury lawyer who can develop much more detailed facts than is possible at this site.
Answered on Jun 16th, 2015 at 11:38 AM