Legal Question in Personal Injury in Florida
I was snaking the vents on the roof because the landlord asked, when I was climbing down the ladder I fell. I went to the ER and fractured my wrist, and hurt my back. I was told by the MD to rest and not work for 2 weeks. I am self employed and make on average $400 per day so I would ultimately be out about $4000( not counting further pain preventing me from working longer) Is the landlord responsible for accidents resulting in pain and loss of wages? I had a back injury years ago and have been off of pain management for over a year, but since falling, my old injury has been aggravated and feels worse than it did originally 12 years ago.
2 Answers from Attorneys
It is possible that he could be found liable if he asked you to do dangerous work. A landlord remains responsible for maintaining a safe premises and not putting the tenant in danger.
See a lawyer to review the facts carefully, but my gut impression is that you would only be entitled to medical payments under his insurance policy, assuming he has med pay.
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