Injuries at an Airbnb are not uncommon. The area is unfamiliar. You may not know the tricks to getting the oven to start in the super old location you stayed at, or you may have to set up the security system. Injuries can happen when you miss a step, fall over debris, or the deck in the backyard gives way. No matter what happens in these accidents, seek the help of an attorney if you have serious injuries.
At Kwartler Manus, our Philadelphia personal injury lawyer can help you navigate the entire process of filing a claim and recovering damages. We will guide you in seeking fair compensation for any losses you have, while also working with you to hold all parties accountable under the law.
Let Us Investigate Your Case
When you seek compensation for an injury at a Philadelphia Airbnb, you expect the party that caused your injury to pay for your losses. The process is not often that simplistic, especially when you have serious injuries resulting in significant losses and big claims. Insurance companies have no obligation to pay you more than you request. When you allow our personal injury attorney to help you, you can expect a full investigation:
- We gather evidence of what happened. Photos and videos you took after the accident can be very helpful.
- Witness statements can help to shed light on more details of what occurred.
- Medical reports from your hospital trip help demonstrate the severity of your injuries.
- Accident reconstruction work may help clarify how the incident occurred.
- Contracts, bookings, emails, and other messages between you and the host could help verify what happened and who is responsible.
In most situations, where the injuries are simple, you may not need to do all of this work. The insurance company pays for the losses. Unfortunately, it is more common for accidents with serious injuries and larger claims to get a great deal of pushback from the company. To avoid that, hire us to conduct the investigation.
We Document All of Your Losses
Before you can file a claim, you need to know all of the losses you have. Victims of Airbnb accidents often suffer significant injuries requiring emergency medical care. Our legal team will build a claim by examining all losses you have, including any losses that may impact you in the future. Most claims involve:
- Medical costs for emergency care
- Follow-up treatment
- Emergency transport costs
- Loss of wages if you are out of work for a period of time
- Future medical care and in-home help needs
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma
- Loss of quality of life
The type of injury you have and the extent of the future limitation from it play a direct role in the value of your claim. Our legal team will work diligently to consider all potential losses in your claim, including current and expected future costs.
Filing the Claim with an Attorney
When you file a claim for compensation against the host or property owner of a Philadelphia Airbnb, you can use our legal team. In simple cases, you can file a claim through the app and accept the offer. In serious cases, we do not recommend that. Instead, let us handle the insurance company.
Our attorney will present the claim to the insurance company responsible for your injuries. We then work closely with them to negotiate fair compensation. We handle their questions, and we encourage them to settle at the maximum value.
In most cases, they will settle, and you will receive the compensation owed. In some cases, especially when you have serious injuries and long-term implications, they may stall, deny, or even refute the claim. The Pennsylvania statute of limitations for most personal injury accidents like this is two years from the date the injury occurred. That gives our legal team time to file a lawsuit if necessary.
Complexities in These Cases
Some Philadelphia Airbnb accident claims become more complex. The insurance company may try to deny you fair compensation. Our legal team has the experience to handle these situations, including:
- They say you are at fault. This is a very common strategy insurance companies take. They blame you for suffering the injury on their property. In those cases, we gather evidence to prove that it is not the case or lower the percentage of fault attributed to you as much as possible.
- Evidence can be difficult to obtain. If possible, gather as much evidence as you can at the scene of the accident. That includes photos and videos. Preserve all emails and communications with Airbnb representatives and the host separately, outside the app.
- In situations where you have catastrophic injuries, having an attorney is paramount. We need to consider your future needs, including medical, quality-of-life, and support needs. We strongly encourage you to seek legal guidance before settling.
The insurance company for the Airbnb company is not working on your side, but instead is working to reduce the compensation paid to you. Having an attorney working for you can prove vital to protecting your future.
Contact Our Airbnb Attorney for Answers
With decades of experience, we know how to get results. If you suffered injuries at an Airbnb, contact our Philadelphia premises liability lawyer for a free consultation. Let Kwartler Manus investigate and build your case.
Sources
- Section 5524.0 - Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.055.024.000..HTM
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