{"id":2588,"date":"2020-02-04T16:43:35","date_gmt":"2020-02-04T16:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=2588"},"modified":"2024-10-30T21:17:02","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T21:17:02","slug":"is-the-landlord-responsible-for-an-apartment-slip-and-fall-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/is-the-landlord-responsible-for-an-apartment-slip-and-fall-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"Is the Landlord Responsible for an Apartment Slip and Fall Accident?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Were you recently injured at an apartment complex in a\nslip and fall accident? If so, there are some legal considerations you should\nbe making right now. Continue reading to learn what you need to know about both\ntenant and landlord liability in a slip and fall case, including how to protect\nyour rights to being compensated for your damages and losses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Slip and Fall Premise Liability<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

There is a legal principle known as premise\nliability<\/em>, in which a property owner has a legal responsibility to ensure\ntheir property is safe and free of foreseeable hazards. In the case that a\nproperty owner fails to uphold this duty of care, and as a result a person is\ninjured, they can be held legally liable for the injured victim\u2019s damages and\nlosses, such as hospital bills, medical expenses, lost wages, pain and\nsuffering, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to apartment and condominium complexes, the liability can shift back and forth between tenant and landlord depending on the unique circumstances of the accident, where exactly the fall occurred and the extent of the resulting injuries. For this reason, it is vital that you speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer who focuses on Indiana slip and fall claims. They can give you the proper legal guidance on the best course of action for your particular case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Landlord Liability<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A landlord can be held liable for slip, trip, and fall\naccidents in the case that a tenant or guest is injured. However, in order to\nbe legally liable, the landlord must have failed to uphold their duty to keep\nthe premises safe. For instance, if a landlord was aware of or should have been\naware of a hazardous condition, but failed to do anything to resolve the\nproblem, they can be held liable if someone is injured from that hazardous\ncondition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An example of a hazardous condition might be broken\nstair rails, malfunctioning elevator, water leaks, and similar maintenance\nissues that can pose serious dangers. In the case that a landlord has violated\na state or city housing code, they have a higher chance of being held liable\nunder law for any damage and losses incurred to individuals as a result of\ntheir negligence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, a landlord will likely be held liable for a\nslip and fall accident if:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u27a4 They knew about the condition;
\u27a4 They should have known about the condition;
\u27a4 They are the responsible party for fixing the condition;
\u27a4 They had reasonable opportunity to resolve the condition;
\u27a4 They failed to correct the condition before an injury occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tenant Liability<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to tenants being responsible for a slip\nand fall accident, the circumstances surrounding the legalities are not much\ndifferent from that of a landlord. The courts will look at the various aspects\nof the incident, including the location and circumstances of the hazardous\ncondition, the seriousness of the injuries, and how much control each party had\nover the condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consult With Our Indianapolis Slip and Fall Lawyers <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700<\/strong> and learn more about slip and fall cases in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our seasoned accident attorneys are ready, willing and able to recover the full and fair compensation you deserve. We offer free initial consultations and never collect lawyer fees unless we prevail for you. Call 317-881-2700 to schedule your consultation with an experienced Indianapolis slip and fall attorney<\/a>, today.  We represent persons injured as a result of someone else\u2019s negligence throughout the State of Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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