If a loved one has suffered a fatal accident on the premises of an apartment or a rented home, then you might be wondering if you have recourse. In fact, in many cases you do, as long as you know that the landlord knew about the environment that caused the death. Here are some ways that you can prove a wrongful death due to landlord s negligence.
Slip And Fall
If the fatality occurred because of a slip and fall accident on a surface that was wet or otherwise slippery that should have been cleaned, then the case is strong that you can present to the court. Of course, you should definitely hire an Oakland wrongful death attorney to present the case.
Stairway Falls
This one can be a bit trickier to prove. Someone falling down the stairs isn’t necessarily the fault of the landlord. However, wrongful death due to landlord s negligence could be proven if the stairs were in need of repair or the banister railing was broken or loose.
Black Mold
This kind of death should be fairly easy for an Oakland wrongful death attorney to prove in court. If there was black mold present in the home and the tenant informed the landlord of its presence, then the landlord is legally required to have it removed by professionals.
If you have had a loved one killed and you feel the landlord is at fault, please contact Bracamontes & Vlasak, P.C. They will consult with you.
