Los Angeles Tenant Fire Injury Lawyer
A Fire Can Not Only Destroy Your Apartment or Rental Home – It Can Destroy Your Life
You're at work or school, and you get a frantic text or phone call telling you that your apartment building or rental home is on fire. Worse yet, a loved one is burned or killed due to a fire in your apartment or rental home. If that happens to you, please know that you are not alone.
At Riley Ersoff, we exclusively represent tenants—never landlords or property owners. When your landlord's negligence causes a fire that injures you or your family, we're 100% on your side. We understand the pain, heartache, and financial burdens caused by fire events, and we have the experience to hold negligent landlords accountable.
We have recovered millions of dollars as part of our $170+ million in tenant recoveries, including significant settlements for tenants injured in apartment fires caused by landlord negligence.
Call (888) 658-9695 to schedule a free consultation with a Los Angeles tenant fire injury attorney today.
Your Rights as a Tenant After a Fire
As a tenant in California, you have specific rights when landlord negligence leads to a fire:
- Right to Safe Housing: Your landlord must maintain electrical systems, provide working smoke detectors, and ensure fire safety compliance
- Right to Compensation: When landlord negligence causes fire injuries, you can seek damages beyond what insurance covers
- Right to Legal Representation: You can hire your own attorney even if insurance companies are involved
- Protection from Retaliation: Landlords cannot evict you for pursuing legal claims
Landlord Negligence Causes Apartment Fires
Fires in apartment buildings and rental homes are very common. Many landlords fail to repair and maintain their rental properties properly, putting their tenants at serious risk.
When these failures involve electrical systems, electrical outlets, stoves, heaters, excessive amounts of trash and debris, negligent handypersons, unlicensed contractors, or others, a fire may be all but inevitable.
Fires are not always accidents. Someone, some corporation, some landlord is responsible. Those who harmed tenants through their negligence, carelessness, or abuse must be held accountable. That is and will always be our mission statement.
Fire Accidents & Personal Injury Claims for Tenants
Fire accidents can cause devastating injuries and lasting trauma to tenants and their families. Burns, smoke inhalation, and other injuries often require extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation. At Riley Ersoff, we understand the challenges fire victims face, and we want to help you seek justice and compensation against negligent landlords.
If you've been injured in a fire caused by your landlord's negligence, you may be entitled to recover damages for:
- Medical expenses: Past and future medical costs related to your injuries
- Pain and suffering: Compensation for the physical and emotional pain caused by the fire
- Lost wages: Reimbursement for income lost due to your injuries
- Property damage: The value of your personal belongings that were damaged or destroyed
- Other damages: This may include loss of consortium and emotional distress
We have a proven track record of success in tenant fire injury cases. We thoroughly investigate the cause of the fire, identify the responsible parties, and fight aggressively in pursuit of the compensation you deserve.
When Landlords Are Liable for Tenant Fire Injuries
California has strict fire codes and regulations designed to prevent fires and protect tenants. When landlords violate these codes, the consequences can be devastating. At Riley Ersoff, we have in-depth knowledge of these codes and how they apply to tenant fire injury cases.
Common Landlord Fire Code Violations
- Lack of smoke detectors: California law requires landlords to provide working smoke detectors in all rental units. Failure to do so can be a critical factor in fire-related injuries and deaths.
- Improper electrical wiring: Faulty wiring is a common cause of fires. Landlords are responsible for ensuring that electrical systems are up to code and properly maintained.
- Blocked fire escapes: Fire escapes must be clear and accessible at all times. Obstructing them can prevent tenants from escaping a fire, leading to tragic consequences.
- Lack of fire extinguishers: Landlords may be required to provide fire extinguishers in common areas and individual units, depending on the property.
Los Angeles Fire Safety Requirements for Landlords
Los Angeles has specific fire safety ordinances that go beyond state requirements:
- LA Fire Code (LAFC): Requires additional safety measures in multi-unit buildings
- Smoke Detector Inspections: Annual inspections required in many LA neighborhoods
- Building Permits: Electrical work must be properly permitted through LA Department of Building and Safety
When landlords violate these local codes and tenants are injured, we hold them accountable under both state and local laws.
If you've been injured in a fire caused by a landlord's fire code violation, we will fight to hold them accountable. We have a proven track record of success in these cases, and we're committed to fighting for the justice and compensation you deserve.
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Our Satisfied Clients
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