Injured On a Fire Escape in Los Angeles?
Cuando la negligencia de otra persona provoca un accidente, las consecuencias pueden ir mucho más allá de tus lesiones, ya que pueden afectar a tu salud, tu situación económica y tu tranquilidad. Si te enfrentas a facturas médicas, pérdida de ingresos e incertidumbre sobre los pasos a seguir, no tienes por qué afrontarlo todo solo. Nuestro equipo está aquí para ayudarte a conocer tus derechos y luchar por la indemnización que te mereces.
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If you have been injured on a fire escape in or around Los Angeles, contact us today for a free and confidential consultation.
When Are Landlords Liable for Fire Escape Injuries in Los Angeles?
Some landlords allow tenants to use their fire escapes as an extension of their apartment. In these cases, a fire escape should be kept safe to use just like a staircase or escalator or any other part of the premises.
In some cases, landlords may have a sign in place or something which says to use the fire escapes in the event of an emergency only, but it is well known that people spend time on them due to plants, ashtrays or even sofas on the fire escapes.
When a landlord knows of a danger, or should have known of a danger on the fire escape, and someone is injured on it due to the landlord or property owner’s negligence or failure to warn of the dangerous condition, victims may seek to hold property owners accountable with premises liability lawsuits.
Common Fire Escape Problems in Los Angeles
A fire escape is meant to save your life in the event of a fire, but they are often made of steel and exposed to the elements so they rust, get worn, and even come loose from buildings. Some common problems which cause injuries include:
- Holes in the flooring of fire escapes which cause trips and falls
- Rusty or deteriorated beams
- Loose railings
- Missing slats
- Loose anchorages
- Broken or loose bolts
- Fire escape collapse
Common Fire Escape Injuries in Los Angeles
Falls from fire escapes can be fatal. In other cases, people may fall 1 story and break bones. Head and brain injuries are common. Many of these injuries stem from these types of accidents:
- Injuries from trip and fall accidents
- People falling down stairs
- People falling over railings
- Death from fire escapes which fall
Injured on A Fire Escape in Los Angeles?
If you were injured on the fire escape balcony, stairs, or ladder, contact us today. The call is free and we will be happy to take a look at your case.
If an insurance company calls you to take a recorded statement, do speak to an attorney first, especially if there are serious injuries involved.
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