Legal Question in Personal Injury in Ohio
Injured on Landlords Property
My husband tore his rotator cuff on my landlord�s property. The landlord has an old shed behind our house that we do not use. It is very old. My daughter's cat got out of the house and went into the shed. My daughter wanted to get her cat but my husband went into the shed to retrieve the cat instead and the floor fell in. We took him to the emergency room as soon as we pulled him out. (He could have been killed; it was a 2-story shed) An old lawn chair caught him under his arm and saved him from falling completely through the floor.
He works as Tech Support and is unable to go back to work until after we know the extent of his injury. (Surgery is possible and he's still in pain) He has a MRI scheduled in a week. He was scheduled to Graduate College in a month as well. He's unable to use his right arm. He's missed work, school and several functions with our children due to the injury. I've also missed work due to Dr visits and apts. Is our landlord responsible? After the injury we asked that they knock down the shed but they boarded it up instead. With medical bills piling up it would be difficult to move. Please advise.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Injured on Landlords Property
There are a number of factors that will determine how much libility will be placed on the lanlord. Have you had any conversations with the landlord regarding the injury? Is the shed off limits to you as renters? Was it locked? Was it included as a space for you to use in the lease? As you can see there are a lot of questions that you need to have answers to for an attorney to properly evaluate your claim. Most attorneys will take a look at your case free of charge and if they do decide to take it, almost all will only collect a fee if the outcome is successful. Feel free to contact me if you would like to meet. I often go to my clients as a convenience to them. 216...227...0900.
Re: Injured on Landlords Property
It is quite likely that the landlord will have some responsibility for the injuries. Questions that need to be answered include such things as was the shed locked? Was the problem with the floor obvious? In any event, you should be able to have an attorney look at the case without any fee. Most Injury lawyers, (including my office)do not charge for an initial conference and if they decide you have a case, their is no fee unless they are successful in getting money for you.
I usually make arrangements to come to your home if you are unable to come to the office. I assume many injury lawyers do the same. In any event, given the seriousness of the injuries, you should take advantage of free advise from an injury lawyer!
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