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Personal Injury

Tenant Injury Attorney

Injured at your rental property due to a dangerous condition your landlord failed to fix? California premises liability law may hold the landlord responsible. Baghikian Law represents tenants injured at rental properties across Los Angeles County.

Common Circumstances

  • Falls on broken, poorly lit, or slippery stairs and walkways in common areas
  • Injuries from defective railings, balconies, or decks
  • Burns or electrocution from faulty wiring or exposed electrical components
  • Injuries from structural collapses or falling ceiling material
  • Slip-and-fall accidents caused by landlord-created leaks in common areas
  • Security failures that allow criminal attacks, such as broken locks

Common Injuries

  • Fractures and broken bones from falls
  • Head and traumatic brain injuries
  • Lacerations and soft-tissue injuries
  • Burns from electrical hazards
  • Spinal cord injuries from severe falls

How We Build Your Case

  • Documenting the hazardous condition with photos, videos, and dates
  • Producing written repair requests and any landlord responses
  • Obtaining code enforcement inspection records for the property
  • Identifying witnesses in the building or common area
  • Building a full record of medical treatment, lost wages, and future care needs
  • Establishing how long the condition existed and that the landlord knew or should have known

Damages That May Be Available

  • Medical expenses including emergency care and rehabilitation
  • Lost wages during recovery
  • Pain and suffering
  • Permanent disability or disfigurement
  • Emotional distress

What to Know About Insurance Companies

Insurance adjusters represent the insurer's interests, not yours. They may contact you quickly after an incident to obtain statements or offer a fast settlement that does not reflect the full value of your claim. Common tactics include:

  • Arguing the hazard was open and obvious so you should have avoided it
  • Claiming the injury resulted from your own carelessness under California comparative fault
  • Disputing notice, arguing the landlord did not know about the condition
  • Offering quick settlements that undervalue future medical and disability costs

You are not required to speak with the other party's insurer without representation. Consulting an attorney before accepting any offer or giving any recorded statement is strongly advisable.

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No Fee Unless We Win

Baghikian Law handles personal injury cases on a contingency-fee basis. That means no upfront costs, no hourly charges, and no attorney fee at all unless we recover compensation for you. Your free initial consultation is confidential and carries no obligation. We advance the costs of litigation so you can focus on your recovery.

  • Zero upfront payment required
  • No fee if there is no recovery
  • Free, confidential case review
  • Direct attorney involvement throughout
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We handle personal injury cases on a contingency basis. You pay nothing unless we recover for you. Call us today for a free, confidential case evaluation.

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FAQ

Common Questions

Can I sue my landlord for an injury in my apartment or the common areas?
Potentially yes. California landlords owe a duty of reasonable care to tenants and their guests in areas under the landlord's control, including stairways, hallways, parking lots, and laundry rooms. If the landlord knew or should have known about a dangerous condition and failed to repair it in a reasonable time, they may be liable for resulting injuries.
Does my habitability claim and my injury claim overlap?
Often yes. The same defect, such as broken stairs or a leak that creates a slippery surface, can give rise to both a habitability claim and a premises liability personal injury claim. The two claims address different harms: habitability focuses on your right to a livable home, while a personal injury claim addresses physical injuries caused by the unsafe condition.
What if I was hurt by a hazard in my unit, not a common area?
If the hazard was inside your unit, the analysis depends on whether the landlord controlled that element of the property, whether they were on notice of the defect, and whether they had a reasonable opportunity to fix it. Structural defects, electrical problems, and plumbing failures inside a unit may still give rise to landlord liability.