Vacasa Vacation Rental Accident Injury Lawyer
Were you or one of your family members injured while staying at a property you found on Vacasa? Was the accident caused by a condition on the property that should have been taken care of by the owner or the management company? You may have grounds to sue for an injury that was caused by negligence and receive compensation for the harm you’ve suffered.
Companies like Airbnb have skyrocketed in popularity as more people searched for “home away from home” options outside of hotels and resorts. And there’s no doubt that renting out an available property for short-term stay or vacations is a great way to earn extra income. However, many owners live far from their property, or they find it difficult to manage multiple properties and listings.
In recent years, short-term rental property management firms have taken over the daily tasks of managing rentals on behalf of extended stay houses and apartments. Vacasa is one of the leading providers of vacation rental management services, and they are paid by the owner to handle the entire rental process, from booking to cleaning after the guests leave.
But what is the responsibility of these companies when there is a lack of security or hazardous conditions on the premises? Failure to keep a property in a reasonably safe condition can lead to one of more of these accidents:
- Slip and fall
- Trip and fall
- Injured by falling objects
- Assault and battery
- Sexual assault
- Collapsing roof, ceiling, staircase, deck / balcony, etc.
- Swimming pool / drowning accidents
- Fires on the property
In this article, we will discuss many issues that pertain to your legal rights as an injury victim. However, the information below is not meant to replace the expertise of an accident injury attorney. For legal advice that’s tailored to your own circumstances, contact the offices of DTLA Law Group.
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Yes, you can sue if you were injured from an accident at a property that’s managed by Vacasa. However, figuring out who is liable for your injuries, i.e., who you can sue is a complicated issue. Essentially, both the property owner and Vacas have a duty of care to you as a guest / tenant on the property. But the terms of the contract will dictate who is responsible for certain conditions on the property.
This is why it’s essential to consult a premises liability lawyer, who can help you go after the property owner, Vacasa, or both, depending on the terms of the contract. Sometimes, liability is split between the owner and management firm, and this makes sense, considering that the owner is hiring someone to take care of day to day issues in their unit.
To be frank, many of these cases are frustrating, as both parties will try to shift the blame on to each other. Most of the property owners on Vacasa are absentee landlords that wish to distance themselves from the many tasks associated with renting out a property. However, they are not free from the responsibility of maintaining their property and keeping it in a reasonably safe condition. On the other, hand, Vacasa offers services like cleaning, inspections, and damage coverage, so clearly, they are supposed to take care of many details that have the potential to cause injury to others.
At the end of the day, suing a property management company for a slip and fall or any other accident can be very challenging, so please consult a Vacasa rental property accident lawyer as soon as possible.
Average Case Value of an Accident Claim against VacasaThe majority of cases for injuries at a property managed by Vacasa are worth $125,000 to $3,000,000. Some of our cases are settled for under $50,000, and this is perfectly acceptable based on the extent of injuries and monetary losses to the victim. If the accident resulted in a permanent disability or other types of severe bodily harm, the amount of compensation from a Vacasa vacation property lawsuit may be over $5,000,000. Please note that case values are specific to the victim’s circumstances and the details surrounding the accident. That’s why you should contact a lawyer right away who can help you determine the value of your lawsuits against Vacasa.
How Long Does it Take to Settle a Vacation Rental Injury Case?It takes around 6 to 12 months on average to settle an accident injury claim against Vacasa. Keep in mind, however, that cases involving severe, permanent injuries will probably take 2 or more years. However, claims for relatively minor injuries may be settled within a few months. If it’s necessary to take your case to trial, receiving compensation from a lawsuit can take 3 years or longer. However, it’s worth noting that less than 5% of our cases are tried in court, meaning we should be able to reach a settlement through direct negotiations with the insurance company.
You have 2 years from the time you are injured to file a lawsuit for injuries at a short-term rental property. For the vast majority of people, the date of injury is the same as the accident date. But what if you have a health condition that doesn’t appear right away? In that case, you may not receive a diagnosis until the statute of limitations has expired on your case. Fortunately, you still have 1 year from the discovery of an accident-related injury to file a lawsuit.
To confirm how long you have to sue Vacasa for injuries at a vacation rental, give us a call as soon as possible.
Contact DTLA Law GroupOur law firm is ready to help if you were injured by dangerous conditions on someone else’s property. We know the devastation that can be caused by negligence and misconduct, and how to obtain justice for the victims and their loved ones.
We work on contingency, so you pay $0 out of pocket to hire us. Additionally, there is a Zero Fee Guarantee for all clients, so you pay absolutely nothing if we don’t recover your payment from a premises liability lawsuit. In short, you have nothing to lose by reaching out to us for a free consultation. Our attorneys also provide free second opinions if you have a pending lawsuit for injuries at a property managed by Vacasa.
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