What to Do if You’re Injured at an Airbnb
During festivals like Splash House, White Party, and Stagecoach, visitors seeking fun and adventure book up Coachella Valley’s Airbnb’s. They’re also popular during the rest of the year for bachelor/bachelorette parties, milestone birthdays, and other events that bring families and friends together. Unfortunately, not all Airbnb hosts properly maintain their rentals, causing injuries that could have been prevented. That’s why it’s good to know that if an Airbnb host was negligent in creating or allowing a dangerous condition, and you’re injured as a result, you should be able to seek compensation under an insurance policy of up to a million
dollars.
Airbnb Hosts Can Be Sued for Negligence
Airbnb hosts are required to use reasonable care to ensure the property they are renting to consumers is safe. All property owners have a duty to regularly inspect their property for dangers, but that responsibility is greater when a property is used to make money. For example, an Airbnb host can’t get away scot-free by simply claiming they didn’t know there was a hole in the floor as you step through the front door. That’s because Airbnb hosts have a duty to make reasonable inspections. There is an expectation that Airbnb hosts will inspect their property for hazards prior to each new guest’s arrival, whether they do it themselves or they hire help to perform those services. The Airbnb host is then expected to repair, or give adequate warning of, any potentially dangerous condition they find. That’s why if you’re injured at an Airbnb due to a dangerous condition, such as a broken staircase or greasy floor, you’ve got a good chance at a successful outcome. Of course, every case is different, and hosts are not responsible for minor imperfections. There is also an expectation that guests will use the property normally. In other words, you probably won’t be compensated if you’re injured while sliding down a staircase after a long night of drinking White Claw. So, the best way to find out if you have a claim is to speak to an experienced Airbnb liability attorney.
Airbnb Host Protection Insurance
One of the most tragic outcomes for any personal injury claim is when there isn’t enough insurance coverage to fully compensate a victim. Airbnb “Host Protection Insurance” covers guests who are injured due to a host’s negligence or recklessness for all stays booked through Airbnb up to a million dollars. There are just a few exclusions to this insurance coverage, such as:
1. Intentional acts of the owner,
2. Pollution, and
3. Mold.
Some Airbnb’s don’t take their responsibility to keep their guests safe seriously, so it’s reassuring to know that Airbnb provides a substantial amount of insurance to compensate guests.
Airbnb Liability Attorney
If you’ve been injured at a Coachella Valley Airbnb, it’s important to get legal advice from an Airbnb liability attorney as soon as possible so that evidence can be preserved, and deadlines can be met. Call an experienced Palm Springs personal injury law firm for a free consultation.
Kevin Crockett
Kevin Crockett is a partner at the Crockett Law Group, a Palm Springs personal injury law firm. He helps people who have been injured in accidents, such as auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, dog bites, slip and falls, etc. Kevin was recently named to Ones to Watch for Personal Injury Litigation, a recognition awarded by Best Lawyers to attorneys for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice.
CONTACT: kevin@crockettlawgroup.com
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