Maison Law represents the victims of accidents suffered while staying at Stockton Airbnb or Vrbo rentals. If you were injured by a homeowner’s or business owner’s negligence, contact Maison Law today for a free, confidential consultation. It’s a no-risk way to find out what your injury may be worth and how to hold a property owner and a vacation rental company fully responsible for recovery costs.
Should I Call a Lawyer After an Accident in an Airbnb Home?
If you take a slip-and-fall in your rental home and get up with only very minor injuries, you probably don’t need the help of a lawyer. But if you walk away with a broken bone or a deep cut caused by the homeowner’s negligence, having a skilled Stockton Airbnb accident lawyer will be an important protection.
When medical costs run higher, homeowners and Vrbo will have corporate lawyers and insurance adjusters to help them avoid taking the blame for your injury. Your lawyer investigates your accident and backs your case with evidence that proves a homeowner or a property management company was careless. This keeps property owners from wiggling out of accountability and leaving you with too little support or nothing at all. Your Maison Law attorney makes sure you receive every benefit.
Is Vrbo Responsible If I’m Hurt During My Stay?
Yes. Under California’s “premises liability” laws, homeowners and business owners owe guests a “duty of care.” They must make their rental homes as free from accident hazards as possible. They must repair damaged carpets, stairwells, and decks so people aren’t exposed to accident risks
Owners must take care not to create dangerous environments for their guests with exposed wiring, extremely hot water, or stairways with broken handrails. They must also monitor for the damage previous guests may have done that could harm a current Airbnb guest.
When action or inaction by property owners causes a guest to get hurt, victims are empowered to file injury claims and demand help with recovery costs. Renters will be covered by some hefty insurance policies, but unfortunately, insurance adjusters will do their best to limit the coverage victims receive. They can also try to blame victims for their own accidents, saying they were clumsy or just reckless.
This is when a skilled Stockton Vrbo Accident Lawyer goes to work on your behalf demanding the maximum in compensation available for what you’ve been through. If Airbnb or Vrbo refuses to provide adequate support in a settlement, your Maison Law attorney is ready to file a lawsuit and take all liable parties to court on your behalf.
Does Airbnb Have Insurance If I Get Hurt?
Yes. Airbnb covers property owners with a one-million-dollar insurance policy. Guests are protected by this coverage when they rent a house through the app. The coverage is automatic and renters don’t need to sign up for it.
Airbnb’s primary coverage applies immediately, even if homeowners also have their own liability coverage. In some cases, a homeowner’s normal homeowner’s policy also covers the home when it’s rented out. Some homeowners insurance companies don’t extend this coverage. Either way, you are protected by Airbnb’s policy.
The company’s website explains what types of damages their liability insurance covers for victims and homeowners:
- Bodily injury to a guest (or others)
- Damage to or theft of property belonging to a guest (or others)
- Damage caused by a guest (or others) to common areas, like building lobbies and nearby properties
Airbnb and their insurers will be throwing out every obstacle to keep you from accessing this insurance support to try to keep the compensation they have to pay as low as possible. Insurance adjusters may only want to pay for one night in the emergency room when you have many weeks of physical therapy ahead. Your Stockton premises liability lawyer demands the support you’ll need to recover and makes sure that support extends for the entire healing process.
Are Vrbo Rentals Insured If I’m Injured?
Yes. Vrbo provides insurance for guests. It’s included with each booking. The policy provides coverage to injured victims up to a million dollars.
This is coverage on top of any liability coverage the homeowner already had. Vrbo coverage and the homeowner’s insurance would both be drawn from to help pay for the victim’s recovery costs.
As with Airbnb insurance, adjusters would go to work immediately trying to devalue your claim. They’d question who caused the accident. They’d try to downplay the injuries you received so they could provide less support. These are common tactics that can rob you of injury support if you don’t have strong legal representation fighting back on your behalf.
How Much Is My Airbnb Accident and Injury Worth?
It’s hard to offer an accurate estimate on what you may earn through an Airbnb injury settlement until your lawyer has heard the details of your accident from you. Your Maison Law attorney would determine how much you should be demanding by investigating your case and going over your medical prognosis with your doctor.
Your lawyer would look at how long your recovery will take and how much time you’ve missed at work. The extent of your pain during recovery and perhaps in the years ahead would also figure into the amount you should receive. The emotional toll a difficult recovery or a permanent disability would take on your life and your family’s wellbeing should also factor into any settlement amount.
These are just a few of the things that will factor into the amount you’ll see in a Vrbo settlement check:
- Totals on current medical bills and those expected in the future.
- Any expenses associated with a permanent disability. The cost of support over a lifetime.
- Wrongful death benefits. For the families left behind who have lost a loved one due to a property owner’s negligence. This includes assistance with funeral and medical costs. A wrongful death claim also seeks money to replace the weekly income the deceased can no longer provide to close relatives.
- The toll of physical pain and emotional trauma.
- Loss of enjoyment of life due to an injury
- Travel costs of making doctor’s appointments while unable to drive.
- All income and benefits lost while in recovery as victims are unable to perform job duties.
Contact an Airbnb and Vrbo Accident Lawyer Serving Stockton Victims
When you or a loved one are injured while staying in a vacation rental property anywhere in San Joaquin County, make sure you know about the benefits available to you and your family.
Filing a claim against a large business like Airbnb or Vrbo (owned by Expedia) can leave you facing off against giant companies and unhelpful insurance adjusters. It’s crucial that you have your own premises liability lawyer to protect your interests and make sure your case is taken seriously.
Contact our Stockton Airbnb and Vrbo accident lawyers for a free and confidential case evaluation. If you think we can help you earn more for your injury, you won’t need any upfront money to pay your lawyer. Maison Law doesn’t get paid unless we win your case for you. Then our fee comes out of the settlement check you receive from an insurance company or a vacation rental company.
