Apartment Building Accident

Approximately 34% of US housing units are rentals, totaling over 45.22 million units [1]. Unfortunately, not every rented apartment is perfectly safe, often due to landlord negligence.

An apartment accident can lead to serious injuries, completely changing the course of your life, both physically and financially. Your outstanding hospital bills, cost of living adjustments, occupational therapy, pain, and stress should all receive the maximum compensation to hold negligent landlords accountable.

If you’ve suffered apartment injuries, Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers can help obtain compensation for expenses related to your accident. Contact us today for a free consultation about your legal options.

Why Choose Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers

At Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, we are committed to securing the highest compensation for clients injured in accidents in apartment building. Our experienced legal team specializes in handling complex premises liability cases and has a proven track record of achieving substantial settlements and verdicts.

• $14,005,000 – Fatal fall at an apartment building construction project
• $8,000,000 – Apartment building fire due to lack of smoke detectors
• $7,500,000 – Fatal shooting by an intruder at an apartment building
• $5,000,000 – Fatal apartment building roof fall due to lack of fencing
• $5,000,000 – Carbon monoxide poisoning due to lack of furnace vent
• $2,200,000 – Drowning at an apartment building complex pool

We meticulously investigate every aspect of your case, ensuring that all medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering are fully addressed. With our deep expertise in claims related to accidents in apartment buildings, we navigate the legal complexities effectively and fight tirelessly to protect your rights.

Liability for Apartment Building Accidents

Under premises liability law, property owners are responsible when injuries occur. Apartment building landlords are required to make their property safe and habitable before welcoming tenants – and if an accident occurs, they are responsible for damages.

Causes of Apartment Building Accidents

Apartment accidents can result from various causes, including the following.

• Structural Damage – Modern buildings are designed to last between 50 and 100 years, but apartment complexes in major cities have a median age of 90 [2]. This means they are at severe risk of issues like a ceiling collapse or total failure without proper maintenance.
• Slippery Surfaces – In 2022, over 46,000 people died due to falls at work or home [3]. Slip and fall injuries can occur due to improper snow removal, wet stairs, or insufficient stair rails.
• Negligent Security—Over 1.65 million home invasions occur in the US every year, many of which may result in injuries to the occupants [4].
• Insufficient Fire Safety Measures—The US averages about 80,000 apartment fires a year, possibly due to nonfunctional fire alarms or sprinkler systems [5].
• Unsafe Elevators – Elevator accidents seriously injure approximately 17,000 people every year [6]. Most often, elevator accidents occur due to improper maintenance. Landlords may also refuse to respond to tenants complaining about elevators not working normally, such as stopping suddenly or jostling occupants.
• Electrical Issues – There are approximately 30,000 non-fatal electrical injuries each year in the United States [7]. Damaged wiring may cause burns or even fatal electrocutions.

Common Injuries in Apartment Building Accident Claims

If you’ve suffered an accident in your apartment complex due to negligence, it’s crucial you hire a skilled premises liability law firm like Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers to help you pursue justice. Common injuries we see in these personal injury cases include:

• Bruises and contusions
• Lacerations
• Broken bones
• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Head and neck injuries
• Back injuries
• Burns
• Wrongful death

Why You Need a Lawyer for Your Apartment Building Accident Case

Working with a qualified personal injury lawyer on your apartment building accident lawsuit is extremely important, as we have the necessary experience and qualifications to guide you through the legal process. Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers can assist you with all aspects of a personal injury case, including the following.

• Case Evaluation – We can assess how much your injuries are worth and determine the proper legal avenues to take.
• Investigation – Our law firm will gather evidence on your behalf, including hiring accident investigators, speaking to eyewitnesses, and reviewing medical records.
• Negotiation – Your landlord should have liability insurance that pays out in case of an accident. We will negotiate with the insurance company to obtain money for your expenses.
• Legal Representation – In some cases, negotiations fail, and we must file a personal injury lawsuit. An apartment injury lawyer from our firm will represent you against your landlord, filing court documents and presenting our evidence before a judge and jury.

Damages You Can Claim for Your Apartment Building Injuries

In a premises liability case, you may be eligible for economic and non-economic damages.

Economic damages cover the financial cost of your accident, which includes:

• Medical bills
• Lost income
• Future lost wages
• Out-of-pocket medical expenses
• Burial expenses, if applicable

Non-economic damages consider the social and emotional impacts of the accident, such as:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Disability
• Disfigurement
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Loss of companionship

Proving Negligence for Injuries in Apartment Buildings

To bring an apartment accident case, you must prove negligence, which includes the following factors:

• Duty of Care – The apartment building owner must ensure their premises are secure, and they must fix any issues in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Breach of Duty – The property owner failed to protect their tenants by refusing to fix major structural issues.
• Causation – Your accident would not have occurred if apartment owners had upheld their duty of care.
• Damages – You suffered financial losses due to the apartment accident, such as medical bills or lost wages.

Contact an Apartment Building Accident Attorney Today!

Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers has recovered millions in damages for our clients, helping tenants get justice against irresponsible property owners. You’ll work with a highly experienced personal injury lawyer who is skilled in both negotiation and trial representation, affording you the best chance of earning compensation for your accident.

Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you owe us nothing unless we can win your case. Everything, from the free case evaluation to trial representation, will cost you nothing upfront. Instead, we’ll deduct our fees from your settlement.

To schedule your free initial consultation, contact us online or call us 24/7 at (888) 424-5757.

Specific Cases We Handle

• Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Lawyer
• Deck Collapse Lawyer
• Dram Shop Liability Attorney
• Escalator Accident Injury Lawyer
• Escalator Accident Lawyer

References: [1] Forbes, [2] Finance & Commerce, [3] National Safety Council, [4] Simply Insurance, [5] National Fire Sprinkler Association, [6] Electronic Library of Construction Occupational Safety & Health, [7] National Library of Medicine

All content undergoes thorough legal review by experienced attorneys, including Jonathan Rosenfeld. With 25 years of experience in personal injury law and over 100 years of combined legal expertise within our team, we ensure that every article is legally accurate, compliant, and reflects current legal standards.