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What to Do When a Property Landlord Is Liable for Accidents?

If you are a tenant living in someone elseu2019s apartment, you may have more rights than you think. Assuming that you got injured because the apartment had unsafe conditions (got electrocuted due to loose wires, the wall collapsed), you may be able to file a claim against the property owner. To do so, you are going to need legal representation.Getting an attorney could be hard these days; luckily, the Premises Liability Attorneys in Kansas City at Mayer & Rosenberg, P.C. always have someone available to work on your case.

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What to Do When a Property Landlord Is Liable for Accidents?

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  1. What to Do When a Property Landlord Is Liable for Accidents?

  2. In the majority of cases, landlords are responsible for taking care of their properties. Whether it is a rental apartment or a parking lot, it has to be maintained and safe for others to live in or pass through. If you are a tenant living in someone else’s apartment, you may have more rights than you think. Assuming that you got injured because the apartment had unsafe conditions (got electrocuted due to loose wires, the wall collapsed), you may be able to file a claim against the property owner. To do so, you are going to need legal representation.

  3. Getting an attorney could be hard these days; luckily, the Premises Liability Attorneys in Kansas City at Mayer & Rosenberg, P.C. always have someone available to work on your case. Be sure to give them a call and schedule your free consultation. Once you receive your case evaluation, you will know exactly where you stand and what you should do next. Here is what you should do if you believe that your landlord is responsible for the accident that you were involved in.

  4. Determining The Cause of Accident

  5. If the accident occurred as a result of something that was foreseeable (by the landlord), he or she could be held responsible for it. There are many different cases when this could be the cause: The landlord failed to provide much-needed repairs and you ended up hurting yourself as a result of it ● The unit in which you are living in has no deadbolt on the door or windows (easy target for criminals and small thieves) ●

  6. The loose electric cables caused you or your family member to get electrocuted, causing severe injuries and burns ● Your personal belongings were damaged in a water leak as a result of poorly maintained pipes under the sink or the bathroom ● Gas Leaks ● Fire ●

  7. Whenever something happens that could have been prevented with simple maintenance, your landlord could be held responsible for it. Whether you got injured, electrocuted or your belongings were damaged or stolen as a result of something that could have been prevented with simple maintenance or repair, you have the right to file a claim against your landlord and seek compensation for your:

  8. ● Injuries ● Property damage ● Medical cost ● Lost wages

  9. If you have been involved in such a situation, the first thing you should do is get in touch with an experienced attorney. You cannot proceed with your claim until your case is properly evaluated, and until you know for sure that you have a case in hand. That is why you should reach out to one of the Kansas City Premises Liability Attorneys at Mayer & Rosenberg, P.C., schedule your consultation and receive a free case evaluation. Only then will you know what to do next, and if there is a foundation for a successful claim, the attorneys will help you pursue it and obtain the much-needed compensation so that you can move on with your life and leave this tragic event behind you.

  10. ● Injuries ● Property damage ● Medical cost ● Lost wages

  11. Hire An Attorney Mayer & Rosenberg, P.C. 9229 Ward Pkwy, Suite 260 Kansas City, MO 64114 Call: 816-941-8949 https://www.mayerrosenberg.com/contact-us/

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