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Is the landlord responsible for a slip-and-fall at an apartment?

For most people in Kentucky and across the country, a primary concern goal while in their own home is safety. While homeowners are often solely responsible for their own safety, those who rent often face living conditions that might be out of their control. Unfortunately, dangerous property conditions in a common area of an apartment building, for example, could result in a slip-and-fall accident.

Many victims of slip-and-fall accidents feel like they have no path toward justice. However, this is not the case. Upon the advice of an experienced personal injury attorney, many choose to file a personal injury lawsuit against their landlord. To be successful in their case, they will need to be able to prove that the property is owned by the landlord and obligated to maintain it, and the landlord’s failure to do so resulted in an accident that caused injuries.

There are a variety of pieces of evidence that can support a claim that negligence resulted in injuries. For example, victims can take a picture of the property condition that resulted in the accident as well as copies of any requests to repair the hazard prior to the accident. Additionally, documentation from a medical care provider can help prove that that harm resulted from the incident and the extent of it.

While many people may assume that a slip-and-fall accident is a relatively minor occurrence, depending on the nature of the fall, however, victims can suffer severe injuries. In fact, some people may find themselves unable to work and support themselves depending on the severity of their condition. Fortunately for victims in Kentucky, there is an option to seek recompense from a negligent landlord. If such a claim is successfully presented, victims could receive a monetary reward to help them cope with medical bills, lost wages and other related expenses.