Living as a tenant in a apartment or house in California requires payment of monthly rent to your landlord. Clearly, it is your obligation to pay rent in exchange for living at a property that is owned by another. However, in exchange for your monthly rent, your landlord must ensure that your residence is safe from hazardous conditions. In other words, the entire complex, including your particular unit and the common areas, must be free from conditions that may cause you or your co-tenants potential injuries.
In fact, slip and falls are usually caused by dangerous conditions that exist in a tenant’s unit or by a condition present at the common area of the property. Such hazards include slippery floors, lack of lighting to brighten walkways, damaged stairs and railings, and other unsafe conditions. If a landlord’s neglect and/or failure to maintain these areas are the cause of your accident, the landlord is liable for all injuries you suffer.
Unfortunately, injuries caused by tenant slip and falls are common. If you or your loved one are injured as a result of a slip an fall, then you must be aware that tenants are entitled to compensation for injuries and losses they incur as a result of a particular accident. Of course, you will need to seek legal assistance and should therefore consult with a Los Angeles personal injury attorney who specializes in slip and falls at both residential and commercial properties.
If you suffer injuries as a result of a slip and fall at your residence caused by landlord negligence, it is imperative that you file the appropriate personal injury lawsuit against the owner of the property. Therefore, a Los Angeles slip and fall lawyer can make all the difference with respect to proving a landlord’s liability and collecting monetary damages on your behalf.
The Law Offices of Jual F. Reyes is a personal injury firm that can assist you with recovering damages related to your particular accident. Call the firm today for answers to any questions or concerns you might have at (877) 242-4410.