Heat Stroke Caused by Lack of AC in Apartment Buildings – Heat Injury Lawyers
Did you or a loved one suffer heat stroke in your apartment building due to a lack of AC? If so, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. You could also be entitled to receive compensation. For more information about the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible.
Here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group, our heat injury lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights. Whether you are looking to file an injury claim or a wrongful death claim, contact us today. Our experts are ready to guide you every step of the way and help you secure the recovery that you are owed. Contact us today!
About Heat Stroke and Other Heat-Related Illnesses
When we think about heat-related harm, most of us automatically think about heat stroke. Heat stroke is the most discussed heat-related injury; this is probably because it is the most severe, which could result in death. However, heat-related injuries are plentiful. Some examples of heat-related illnesses can include the following:
- Rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown), resulting in muscle pain, weakness, reduced urine output, and dark urine
- Heat rash, resulting in clusters of red bumps on the skin (usually on the upper chest, skin folds, and neck)
- Heat syncope (fainting and/or dizziness)
- Heat cramps, including muscle spasms or pain in the trunk, arms, and/or legs
- Heat exhaustion, which can present itself as fatigue, irritability, thirst, heavy sweating, rapid heart rate, high body temperature, lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting
- Heat stroke, which can present itself as very high blood temperature, rapid hear rate, hot/dry skin, very high body temperature, slurred speech, confusion, seizures, and loss of consciousness
When those affected by heat-related illnesses cannot cool down, heat-related injuries can worsen and ultimately be fatal.
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Yes, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. Landlords have to ensure that their rental units have exterior walls, doors, roof, and windows that effectively keep out the weather (this might include ensuring that rentals are properly insulated, for example).
Is my landlord required to provide air conditioning? In most cases, landlords are not required to provide air conditioning. However, if a rental unit already has air conditioning, state law requires landlords to fix it whenever it breaks down. This is usually the case with amenities in rentals. However, landlords can specify that they are not responsible for repairs in rental/lease agreements.
What if my landlord refused to repair my AC. Can I fix it myself? In some cases, tenants can make the repairs themselves and request reimbursement or even reductions in rent for the total repair costs. Although this may not always apply.
I requested repairs but my landlord never fixed my AC. Unfortunately, many landlords disregard tenants’ request for repairs. If you requested repairs but your landlord failed to take prompt action resulting in harm, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. For more information about the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to the heat-injury experts here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group as soon as possible.
Can I Recover Compensation?Yes, you could be entitled to receive compensation for any injuries that you or a member of your family suffered. What can I recover? Although every situation is different, you could be entitled to receive compensation for some of the following:
- Medical costs
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Funeral and burial costs
- Relocation costs
- Out-of-pocket repair costs
- Legal costs
No matter the details surrounding your claim, you can trust that our experts will go above it all to fight for your rights to recover the maximum payout available for your claim. Whether our team needs to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a verdict, you can be certain that our team will fight for your right to reach the best outcome possible.
How Long Do I Have to Sue?All claims are subject to a statute of limitations – or a deadline to sue. If claimants do not file their claims within this timeframe, claimants could lose their right to sue entirely. In general, injury claims and wrongful death claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations, meaning that claimants only have two years to file their claims. For more information about the deadline that applies to your heat stroke lawsuit against your landlord, contact the experts at our legal team as soon as possible.
Consider some of the following recommendations:
- Take photos (although there may not be visible injuries, the victim might look visibly ill)
- Seek medical attention as soon as possible
- Collect all medical records
- Gather records of all communication with the landlord
- Speak to witnesses and gather their contact information (including other tenants)
- Seek legal assistance as soon as possible
If you ever find yourself unsure of what you should do next, do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible. Our team is ready to guide you every step of the way.
Contact Our Heat Stroke Lawyers at the Downtown L.A. Law Group TodayIf you or a member of your family suffered heat stroke because there was no working air conditioning in your rental apartment, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. Based on the details surrounding the incident and the resulting harm, you could also be eligible to receive compensation. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, contact us today. Our team is ready to guide you every step of the way.
Free Case Evaluations: we offer free case evaluations, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. Our experts will provide you with all the information necessary for you to fight for your right to justice. If you are ready to schedule a free case evaluation, contact us today.
We Offer a Zero-Fee Guarantee: you will never be required to pay upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. In addition, our law firm works on contingency, so you will not have to pay anything if your claim is not successful. If you do not win, you simply will not pay anything.
If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, contact us today.
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