Personal Injury on Rental Property?

Most people assume that falling down only results in minor injuries or, at the worst, a broken bone. In reality, falling down can result in much more traumatic injuries such as severe brain injury, neck and back injuries or spinal cord injuries. Regardless of the type of injury, if you fall on another person’s property, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. The first step is to determine who is responsible for your slip and fall injury.

Determining Liability for a Slip and Fall Claim

While visiting your neighbor, you fall down her steps but she lives in a rental home. Who is liable for your injuries? Your neighbor may be liable for your slip and fall claim; however, the owner of the property or another party may be liable or partially liable as well. Determining the liability for your slip and fall claim is essential for getting you the compensation you deserve for your losses.

The experienced slip and fall attorneys of Musselwhite Meinhart & Staples, PSC will evaluate the facts and circumstances of your slip and fall claim to determine who is liable and who should pay for your medical bills and other losses. Our attorneys will assist you in pursuing the responsible party so that you can get the money you need as you recover from your injuries. We offer free consultations so that you can get answers to all of your personal injury questions.

Who is Responsible for Paying for Your Slip and Fall Injuries?

Property owners have a legal obligation to provide a safe environment for visitors, customers or guests. When you are injured on someone’s property, the owner is typically liable for any damages in a slip and fall claim; however, when you are dealing with a rental property, the issue of liability can be more complex. The renter as well as the owner may have a duty to exercise reasonable care to ensure that you are safe while on the property.

The circumstances of the slip and fall will be used to determine who is responsible for paying for your injuries. If the property owner failed to maintain common areas or maintaining the rental unit, he or she may be liable for your fall; however, if the renter obstructed the stairway by placing items or debris on the stairs, the renter could be liable. In some cases, it could be a combination of liability where the property owner and the renter are both liable for the slip and fall claim.

Depending on the circumstances surrounding your slip and fall accident, there could be one or more defendants who are potentially liable for your injuries. By identifying all of the potential defendants, our attorneys increase the chance that you will receive the maximum amount available as compensation for your damages.

Having your claim evaluated by an experienced, knowledgeable and caring legal professional is in your best interest. Proving negligence can be complex in a slip and fall claim but through our experience and legal knowledge, we can help you hold the negligent party or parties responsible for your injuries accountable.

Contact an Experienced Louisville Slip and Fall Attorney

We’ve Helped Thousands of KY Families, we can help you!

The personal injury attorneys of Musselwhite Meinhart & Staples, PSC have over 50 years of combined legal experience. Slip and fall accidents cause long-term injuries that result in physical, emotional and financial damages. We represent clients in Hardin County, Jefferson County and throughout central Kentucky from our offices in Radcliff and Elizabethtown and Louisville.

Contact us at (270) 351-6069 or 1-800-754-HELP to schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys. You may also contact our office through our convenient online contact form.