QUESTION
Can I sue my landlord for personal injury due to repairs not being made?
Asked on May 20th, 2015 on Personal Injury - Florida
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I was cleaning my living room window, which was an old crank style window, and I put my hand on the window with just a little weight and my whole arm ended up going through the window. I had to go to the emergency room and get 8 sutures for the laceration on my hand and I also received many cuts down my arm as well.
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Well, the fact is that anyone can sue anyone for anything; however, the big question is whether or not you have a cause of action and how strong that cause of action really is. It is true that a landlord is generally responsible for maintaince and a landlord's negligence can make it liable for injuries to tenants. So, from your facts, the question I see for your personal injury claim is whether having a crank window that presumably gave way unreasonably easy equates a breach of his standard of care, resulting in his liability for the injuries sustained by the window. This isn't the best venue for litigation advise, unfortunately, but I would certainly suggest seeking a consultation with an attorney. I see some difficulties, but I also see merit. Since many more factors play into a full evaluation of your case, I would suggest it is time to consult with an attorney (and many offer a free consultation).
Answered on May 27th, 2015 at 8:26 AM