How doI sue my landlord formedicalbillsifI fell and injured myself due to their negligence?
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How doI sue my landlord formedicalbillsifI fell and injured myself due to their negligence?
Prior to my fall we discussed with our landlord about the need for adequate lighting on the side of our residence. We live in an area where it snows and is very icy. I fact, I fell on the stairs one night while I was carrying groceries and fractured my ankle. Now I have to wear a cast for 6 weeks; due to a change in my insurance I have a $827 share of cost which means I have to pay out-of-pocket for my medical bills. How do we file a claim for these and related expenses? The landlord has not contacted us regarding my fall/injury. Perhaps avoiding the situation. We notified her 11 days ago, and today again with no response. Is there a way to find out if our landlord has homeowners insurance? It it required of landlords?
Asked on January 29, 2011 under Personal Injury, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Generally speaking house carry homeowners insurance. Are they required to? Maybe not if they are not mortgaged but here is the thing: you know she has assets to help compensate for your injury. You are living in it. What worries me here is what your lease may say. are you occupying an entire home? Are you responsible under the lease for the upkeep and care of the premises while you are renting it? You need to seek legal help with all of this. Bring with you the lease and any information you have with regard to the accident: police reports, pictures, etc. The attorney will probably ask you to sign authorizations to get your medical records. Good luck to you.
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