Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

tentant dispute

i fell on steps outside of my complex and brokd my ankle and now when i tried to get surgery, my insurance dedutible is too much. and i cant get surgery yet. my question is if i fall outside of my landlords complex and it is run by an home owners assoc who is responsible for cracks or bumps in the steps.


Asked on 6/25/09, 3:23 pm

5 Answers from Attorneys

Michael Stone-Molloy The Lion's Law Office

Re: tentant dispute

You may have a very valuable case, but the time to act is NOW. A professional needs to investigate the facts and examine the steps. I can arrange whatever is needed. Call me RIGHT AWAY toll-free at 877-LION-FOR-LAW

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Answered on 6/29/09, 3:12 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: tentant dispute

For them to be liable, you have to prove they created or allowed a 'dangerous' condition to continue. Just falling doesn't prove that. You need to have the problem area inspected. You can start by requesting that be done by the local building dept inspector. Since this sounds like a serious injury and claim worth pursuing, you should get an attorney to handle these issues. If serious about doing so, feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 6/29/09, 3:29 pm
Daniel Bakondi The Law Office of Daniel Bakondi

Re: tentant dispute

I think the landlord and HOA may be responsible if there was some type of defect in the sidewalk. you need to hire an attorney immediately to collect evidence before they make repairs. Contact my office.

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Daniel Bakondi, Esq.

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Answered on 7/01/09, 1:35 am
Michael Stone-Molloy The Lion's Law Office

Re: tentant dispute

Every day that goes by, you decrease the chances for success on your case. Liability on the homeowner's association for failure to maintain the common areas of your building is NOT automatic. You need to have a professional examine the place where you fell BEFORE conditions change. The longer you wait, the more likely that they will be able to claim that your inspection was too late, and that the conditions at the time of your fall were different. The inspection must happen as close in time to the fall as possible. Call TODAY 877-LION-FOR-LAW

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Answered on 6/30/09, 8:44 am
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: tentant dispute

You are entitled to your medical bills being paid, pain and suffering, lost wages and perhaps more. Contac me directly.

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Answered on 7/01/09, 5:49 pm


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