Sonder Airbnb Rental Attorney for Accidents and Assault
Were you injured at a short-term rental that was leased and managed by Sonder Holdings Inc.? Are you a victim of physical assault or sex abuse due to lack of security on the premises? As the victim of negligence by a property owner and/or management company, you have the right to sue for medical costs, pain and suffering, mental anguish, and other monetary damages.
Sonder, officially known as Sonder Holdings, Inc. was founded in Montreal, but is currently headquartered in San Francisco. This company is unique in that it manages and leases their own rentals, unlike Airbnb, which is strictly an online marketplace. They are, however, a direct competitor of Airbnb, as well its largest host. Sonder is preferred by renters that want a more upscale and personalized extended stay or short-term leasing experience.
Though Sonder prides itself on taking care of their customers’ needs, the company is not without its critics. For one thing, there is always the risk of accidents and security failures when a company manages over 9,000 units in over 10 countries. In addition, most of the owners are absentee landlords, and this can pose all sorts of problems when tenants have serious issues with their rentals. In particular, those who are injured from an accident or physical / sexual assault are confused about who they should hold responsible for their harm and suffering.
This is why it’s important to contact an Airbnb rental accident injury attorney if you got hurt at a property that’s managed by Sonder Holdings. You can count on us to fight aggressively on your behalf and bring you the settlement you deserve from a personal injury lawsuit. Contact us today and schedule a free case evaluation or free second opinion on an existing accident claim.
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Yes, you can sue Sonder as the management company of a property where you had an accident or suffered injuries from a physical or sexual assault. Your contract with the company will determine their liability for injuries to you and your guests, therefore, your ability to sue them for monetary compensation. However, we can say for certain that all leasing / management companies owe their tenants a duty of care when it comes to their safety and well-being.
Another issue is the degree of responsibility that the property owner has to anyone that’s staying in the rental. As we mentioned, absentee landlords who simply want to collect a check are a big problem with companies like Sonder. Essentially, these landlords will argue that they are paying the management firm to take care of issues that can lead to injuries and criminal incidents. However, property owners have a legal duty to keep their units in a reasonably safe condition, which includes security measures to protect their tenants.
Due to the on-going incidents with short-term rentals, many cities have laws that place restrictions on properties that are advertised on Airbnb. In spite of these restrictions, Sonder has done extremely well as managers of extended stay and short-term lodgings. Victims may feel powerless when they are going up against a major corporation. But our attorneys have decades of experience in lawsuits against Airbnb, VRBO, Expedia, Agoda, and many other property listing sites. Whether you need a California sexual assault lawyer or an injury accident attorney, our law firm is here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Average Case Value of a Lawsuit against SonderA Sonder accident injury case is worth $15,000 to $60,000 on the lower end, and $150,000 to $2,500,000 for serious / permanent injuries. For the most extreme cases of bodily harm and emotional trauma, settlements can exceed $5,000,000. Emotional injuries are an essential part of sexual and physical assault lawsuits, which are worth between $100,000 and $10,000,000. However, these are estimates based on the average of previous lawsuits that were successfully resolved by our law firm. The amount of compensation you can receive is based on many details that are specific to your case.
Settling a Personal Injury Case – How Long will It Take?Lawsuits against property management companies typically take 6 to 12 months, but those involving liability among multiple parties can take 2 years or longer. With properties leased and managed by Sonder, liability may be split between the company and the property owner. In some cases, Airbnb may be responsible if there were actions they could have taken to prevent the incident that caused your injuries. These and other complicated issues can take many months to resolve, which is why 1 to 2 years is the average amount of time to settle one of these cases.
For injuries that result from an accident or physical assault, you generally have 2 years to file a lawsuit. But claims involving sexual abuse have a longer statute of limitations. For adult victims, the deadline to file a claim is 10 years from the incident date. If the victim was a minor (under 18 years old), they have until the age of 40 to sue the property owner, Sonder, and other liable entities.
Keep in mind that the time limit for a lawsuit isn’t necessarily based on the date of the accident or assault. Some injuries are not realized by the victim, or even a medical professional, until months or years after the incident. Thus, you have 1 year from the date of discovering an injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. For child sexual assault cases, this time period is extended to 5 years from the date of discovery.
Our legal team is here if you need help figuring out the amount of time you have for an accident or assault injury lawsuit against Sonder Holdings Inc. Don’t hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions of concerns about the filing process for a short-term rental accident claim.
Zero Fee GuaranteeClients are never charged for the cost of legal fees here at DTLA Law Group. You pay absolutely nothing out of pocket under the Zero Fee Guarantee. With this policy, our expenses are covered as a part of your compensation award, so we don’t make a penny unless you do. In short, there is nothing to lose by contacting us for a free case review or second opinion.
We look forward to advising you and fighting for the payment you are entitled to. Please give us a call if you or your loved one was harmed by dangerous conditions or lack of security at a property managed by Sonder Holdings Inc.
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