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AIRBNB Accident Attorney – Can I Sue for Injuries

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Every year hundreds of thousands of individuals and families use Airbnb to facilitate short term rentals in properties owned by others. In many cases renters suffer severe injuries caused by the negligent or wrongful actions of property owners. With the rise of owner occupied rentals and companies such as AIRBNB it is important to understand who is liable, should you be injured.  If you have been injured while at an AIRBNB rental you may be able to seek recovery for your injuries. This article will discuss liabilities, common injuries and potential factors in deciding your case value. If you have been hurt, contact our office for a free confidential case evaluation.

Common Accidents:  Some of the most common accidents and corresponding injuries to befall victims are provided for below…

  • Slip and Fall Accidents caused by wet and oily surfaces
  • Trip and falls
  • Defective stairways
  • Collapsing roof
  • Fires resulting in burn injuries and smoke inhalation
  • Contraction of bed bugs and bed bug bites
  • Acts of assault and battery caused by inadequate security
  • Acts of sexual violence
  • Dog bites and animal attacks
  • Elevator accidents
  • Exposure to toxic fumes and chemicals
  • Drowning
  • Carbone monoxide poisoning
  • Wronful Death
  • Defective appliances

Who is liable should I be injured while at an AIRBNB rental

Liability for injuries depends on a number of factors. First, you can hold the property owner responsible for the harm you have suffered. A property owner who decides to rent his/her property for profit owes a duty of care to the renting party. Generally, if you rent a property you are entitled to have it be safe from potential harm. This is very similar to renting a hotel room, where you have a expectation that the property will be free from any defects. Similarly, renting a property from an AIRBNB owner extends you the expectation that the property will be free from any known defects. This duty also extends to issues with the property that could have been identified through reasonable inspection.

Duty to Inspect: Typically, a property owner must perform a reasonable inspection  on a property every so often. They must take the time to actually inspect the property and identify whether any threats/issues may exist and promptly move to correct them. Failure to either inspect for issues or to correct known issues will hold the property owner liable for any harm sustained by renting party/tenant.

Second, you have a potential claim against AIRBNB as well. Even though, AIRBNB is technically not the owner of the property and merely a platform, they still share responsibility. AIRBNB is liable when they hold the property out to be safe and it turns out to be dangerous. In such case the consumer has an expectation that AIRBNB will provide a safe place, free from defects that may cause injury.

Finally, specific insurance exists to cover for almost most injuries. However, this is very coverage specific and will depend on whether there was any notice.

Common AIRBNB Injuries

Depending on the whether it is a house or apartment that was rented through AIRBNB we have seen different types of injuries. It is common for certain exposed re-bar issues to exist caused a trip and fall. In other situations you have plumbing issues, which can cause serious slip and fall injuries.

When dealing with an apartment building you see different types of issues. Particularly when you have balconies that are not properly secured. Or in other situations you see collapsing ceilings or balconies in general, which can cause devastating injuries.

Typically, the most common injuries occur when the property has leaks that result in falls. Or in certain situations balconies and stairs are not properly maintained, which in turn result in serious injuries to occupants. Usually, the problem is with the property owners who have a rental unit and for a profit they rent the unit. As such you naturally have a number of people who don’t properly inspect the unit.

In certain situations you have people who rent the unit as a side way of earning of a profit. However, in other situations you have more seasoned property owners who are involved in the rental. As such, you can argue that they have a more heightened duty of care, since this in essence is a business for them.

Compensation for Victims

Individuals who have suffered harm that was caused by the wrongful actions of others are entitled to monetary recovery for all their damages and injuries. Victims are entitled to recovery for the following…

  • All current and future medical treatment and rehabilitation costs
  • Damage to property or loss of property
  • Loss of income and future loss of earnings potential due to extensive physical damage
  • Emotional distress and pain and suffering

Free Attorney Consultation: If you have been harmed or injured from renting an AIRBNB unit you may be entitled to compensation. Feel free to contact our offices. All case reviews and legal consultations are provided by our firm free of charge.


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