im a tenant injured on property because of negligence, can i file a lawsuit, im in california and i have seen 3 doctors and went to the emergency room 2.?
2006-08-22 11:44:10 · 14 answers · asked by carl z 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
yes, and remember...document , document...document...'cuz landlords always hide behind good Lawyers...so you go and even get a better one...you can sue anyone...but collecting that the real problem...even when you win a case....
2006-08-22 11:50:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can sue anybody for anything. Proving your case to the Judge or Jury will be the the hard part. The costs for filing the suit could be a few hundred dollars at least. A lawyer would take a case like that on contingency basis, and you'd pay the lawyer at settlement. Some lawyers may reject your case, it's not always easy to prove intentional negligence. You can see 10 doctors and go the the hospital for 3 months, that does not automatically make the landlord or anybody else at fault.
2006-08-22 13:05:12 · answer #2 · answered by ••Mott•• 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question and subsequent sentence did not say much and certainly mentioned nothing about what type and how for the negligence... Yes, you can bring a lawsuit against a landlord or owner.. BUT who/what caused the negligence?
2006-08-22 11:46:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can file a claim for a "tort" injury because under the law the owner of the property is responsible for keeping the property safe for anyone who is injured unless your lease says you assume the responsibility for the safety of the property under your control. If you are in an apartment complex then the owners of the complex are responsible.
2006-08-22 11:54:05 · answer #4 · answered by STEVE P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it's time to lawyer up! Do you have documented proof that you asked the landlord to fix this problem? Any pictures of your injuries and the broken whatever that caused them? Your landlord can probably hire a better lawyer than you so make sure you have all your ducks in a row.
2006-08-22 11:47:33 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have money, you can suit anybody!!! since you don't expain how you got hurt, you cannot claim it was negligence on the part of the owners. You are stating you part. Did you break a leg? an arm? The waist?
2006-08-22 11:51:53 · answer #6 · answered by alfonso 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Take photos of any evidence to support your case, just incase the landlord fixes the fault before the court case.
2006-08-22 11:49:17 · answer #7 · answered by Peacelilly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make an appointment with an attorney. 99% of all personal injury attorneys will give you a free consult.
2006-08-22 11:47:32 · answer #8 · answered by Unknown Oscillator 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In America you have the right to sue or be sued without cause or merit. Hell, i could sue you for asking this question.... my life has been drastically changed for the worse due to your blatant disregard for my personal right to pursue happiness..(blah blah blah)
2006-08-22 11:49:30 · answer #9 · answered by Chronic Observer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep hire a lawyer for it
2006-08-22 11:46:07 · answer #10 · answered by ayres81781 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋