Injured on a Rental Property in Ontario? Attorney Arie Shamuilian Can Help
When you rent a property in Ontario, you have the reasonable expectation of a safe living environment properly maintained by the landlord.
Unfortunately, some negligent landlords fail to uphold this duty of care, exposing tenants to dangerous hazards on the property that can lead to preventable injuries.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries due to your landlord’s negligence in Ontario, you may have grounds to pursue compensation with the help of an experienced landlord tenant injury lawyer.
Common Examples of Landlord Negligence Causing Tenant Injuries
There are various unsafe conditions that can arise from a landlord’s failure to properly maintain and repair rental premises, including:
- Lack of adequate security enabling criminal activity and assaults
- Structural hazards like broken stairs, railings, balconies, porches
- Failure to repair known defects or provide hazard warnings
- Lack of working smoke alarms and proper fire safety equipment
- Exposures to toxic mold, lead paint, asbestos and other hazards
- Dangers from faulty electrical wiring, plumbing, gas leaks, etc.
Examples of Injuries Ontario Tenants Can Suffer
When landlords allow hazardous rental conditions to persist, tenants can suffer a range of preventable yet serious injuries such as:
- Traumatic injuries from slips, trips and falls on the property
- Head and brain trauma from falling objects/structural collapses
- Severe burns, fire/smoke inhalation injuries from lack of safety
- Violent assault and crime-related injuries from lack of security
- Respiratory issues, poisoning from toxic mold/substance exposures
- Injuries requiring hospitalization, surgery, ongoing treatment
How an Ontario Landlord Tenant Injury Lawyer Can Help
An experienced landlord tenant injury attorney can investigate to establish your landlord’s negligence directly caused your injuries.
Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to recover compensation for:
- Medical expenses – past, future and ongoing treatment costs
- Lost income if unable to work due to injuries/recovery time
- General damages for physical/emotional pain and suffering
- Potential punitive damages against grossly negligent landlords
Call 951-944-2292 for a Free Case Evaluation
If you or a loved one was injured due to unsafe conditions stemming from landlord negligence in Ontario, you deserve accountability and full compensation.
Call Arie Shamuilian at 951-944-2292 for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.
