When you come home from a long day of work or a big grocery store trip, you want to feel safe in your apartment building. Unfortunately, you could slip and fall in the halls, stairways, or even in your apartment. When this happens, you’ll want to find out if you can hire an attorney to hold your landlord liable for any damages. Learn more about this scenario in the following overview.

What Do You Need to Prove a Landlord’s Liability?

To make a successful personal injury case as a tenant, you need to prove that your landlord was negligent. In most cases, this means that they knew of a safety hazard and failed to fix it or notify tenants about it. Then, you’ll need to prove that the landlord either caused the issue or did nothing to prevent it. If they didn’t know about the hazard, you’ll need to prove that they reasonably should have.

What Are Examples of Cases Where a Landlord Would Be Liable?

Imagine you come across a plumbing leak that’s creating a slippery spot in the hallway. You or another tenant in the building could send an email to the landlord notifying them of the issue. However, if they don’t respond to the email, they won’t have the plumbing leak immediately repaired, and they won’t come by and leave a “caution” sign around the dangerous area. If you are to slip-and-fall in the puddle, you could call an attorney and begin developing a personal injury case. However, if the leak just occurred and the landlord wasn’t notified, it might be trickier to prove their negligence.

What Are Some Tips to Help Your Case?

To strengthen your case, you’ll need to collect a significant amount of evidence for your attorney. Take pictures of the area where you fell, the plumbing leak, the clothes you were wearing, and any wounds or injuries you suffered as a result of the fall. If possible, try to get a video recording from the building’s security cameras. You can also ask neighbors in the building if they heard your slip and fall. Your attorney will use this information to prove that the event happened, that your injuries resulted from it, and that your landlord needs to provide compensation.

If you believe you have a valid personal injury case, get in touch with Craven & Perry, PLLC in Gulf Shores, AL, today. For over 30 years, they’ve been happy to provide real estate litigation services to tenants throughout the Baldwin County area. If you’ve suffered an injury on your landlord’s premises, you can get 24/7 legal advice from this trusted attorney. To learn more about his work with criminal defense, visit the website, or call (251) 968-8170 to schedule a consultation today.