Can I Sue My Apartment Complex If I Fell On The Balcony?

Premises liability law is typically the area of discussion when you contact DTLA Law Group to ask if you can sue your apartment complex when you trip and fall on your balcony. This section of the legal system outlines a property owner or manager’s responsibility to provide a safe environment for guests or tenants of their property.

The apartment complexes’ duties are often related to the maintenance of the balcony, regular inspections, and making repairs or having them made when the renter contacts them with a safety issue. For example, you could call the rental office or maintenance number to alert them of a rotted or damaged board in a wood balcony or a loose rail along the balcony. Premises liability law requires the complex or a company they dispatch to inspect and correct any safety hazards in a reasonable amount of time after being alerted of the issue. If this does not happen, you could have grounds for an apartment complex balcony injury lawsuit.

It is critical to understand that there could be other parties liable for your injuries besides your apartment complex. Blame could fall on the construction company that built or installed a prefabricated balcony if it were not installed correctly. The manufacturer of the balcony materials could also be to blame if the product is defective and that defect caused your trip and fall injuries. In addition, other subcontractors working on the exterior of the apartment buildings could be to blame if they failed to provide the proper care for the balcony surface, which resulted in your trip and fall injuries.

The expert legal team at DTLA Law Group will work diligently on your case to determine who is responsible for your injuries. We will remain by your side through the entire process so that you never feel overwhelmed by the legal process or forced to give up on seeking the compensation and justice you deserve for your injuries after suffering a fall on your apartment complex balcony.

First, always seek a complete medical evaluation after suffering a trip and fall injury. The comprehensive report from your medical professional could be used to document your injuries if you choose to file a lawsuit against your apartment complex or another responsible party.

In addition, it is vital that you document as much of the injury as possible with pictures. If the injuries are not too severe, take a photo with your phone as quickly as possible after the fall. Also, document the safety issue or damage to the balcony. Get several pictures to ensure it shows the detail of the issue and will help explain how you fell and the cause of the fall. Then contact DTLA Law Group as soon as possible to discuss the details of your trip and fall accident and if you can file a lawsuit against your apartment complex at your free consultation.

The value of each personal injury lawsuit is determined independently by evaluating the losses and expenses created by the incident. You will work with the DTLA Law Group staff to compile all the costs created by your injuries due to the fall on your apartment balcony. The typical costs included in the claim will fall into the following categories:

• All medical bills related to the injuries you suffered in the apartment balcony fall
• The legal fees for preparing and litigating the apartment complex balcony fall injury lawsuit
• Your lost income if the injuries prevented you from working
• The value of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in your fall

If your injuries are severe or the recovery time required to heal fully is lengthy, adding an amount to compensate you for pain and suffering is customary. Your DTLA Law Group apartment complex accident injury lawyer will provide a reasonable dollar amount for the severity of your injuries based on their expertise and previous experience with these cases.

Unfortunately, many injuries sustained in a balcony fall are severe. The small space, often filled with furniture and other objects, contributes to the multiple injuries sustained by the fall victim. These injuries can include but are not limited to:

• Spinal cord, neck, or back damage
• Facial injuries to the skin, nose, mouth, teeth, eyes, or ears
• Severe lacerations or puncture wounds
• Damage to internal organs and internal bleeding
• Broken or fractured bones
• Damage to joint tissue of complete dislocation
• Soft tissue and nerve damage
• Head injuries, including a skull fracture, concussion, brain hemorrhage or contusion, or other traumatic brain injuries

Sadly, all of these injuries can be life-altering, and many can be life-threatening without immediate emergency medical care. In addition to the physical damage caused by a fall on your apartment complex balcony, you are likely to suffer financial hardships due to your inability to work and increased stress. The combination of these issues can often lead injury victims to become depressed, further slowing the healing and recovery process. The dedicated and compassionate staff at DTLA Law Group is here 24/7 to assist you in finding the solution you need to the excessive debt and stress caused by your apartment complex balcony fall injuries with a personal injury lawsuit against the parties liable for your injuries.

Under California law, personal injury victims like yourself have two years from the date of their injury to file a lawsuit to seek compensation. If the case is not filed with the court in that time, you will typically lose the right to seek compensation for losses and injuries caused by that incident. There are minimal exceptions to this rule that your DTLA Law Group[ personal injury lawyer will explain to you if they apply to your case.

In contrast, there are no time limits placed on how rapidly you can file a claim after suffering a fall on your apartment complex balcony. So it is wise to contact DTLA Law Group as soon after the incident as possible. Our personal injury lawyers will work tirelessly to ensure your case is ready to present to the court as quickly as possible. This fast work is often beneficial for clients who are faced with extensive medical debt and need the settlement or verdict funds to pay those bills.

The staff at DTLA Law Group is dedicated to protecting the rights of personal injury victims and ensuring that justice is served. We understand that suing your apartment complex can be very intimidating as you face their team of influential lawyers. Not only are you worried about winning the compensation you deserve, but you are also afraid they could force you to leave your home.

However, when you have a DTLA Law Group personal injury lawyer handling your case, all that stress disappears. Our experienced team is never intimidated and will not allow your apartment complex or management company to violate your rights in any way or force you to leave your home during your apartment lease period.

Instead, we handle the entire case on your behalf and never require any payment for our services until you have the settlement or verdict money you deserve. And if we fail to win the case, you owe us nothing. So there is no added financial risk for you. All the pressure is on the DTLA Law Group to do the job we promised to do and get you the compensation you deserve. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our office today to begin sorting out the details of your apartment complex balcony fall and if you have grounds to sue your apartment complex for the injuries you suffered in a fall on your balcony.

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