Frequently Asked Questions
There was a gas leak in the apartment I was renting. As a result, I suffered third degree burns on both of my feet and needed skin graphs. The gas company later discovered that the leak was coming from the kitchen stove. Who should I sue, the landlord or the gas company, or both?
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There are many potential liable parties involved in your personal injury case and without knowing the full details there’s no definite answer that will work for everyone. For the best consideration of your individual personal injury case, you should consult with an Andover personal injury attorney.
Another party is liable for your injuries, but without reviewing the terms of your lease, disclaimers from the gas company, maintenance records for your kitchen stove, and other important factors, it’s difficult to tell who is to blame for your personal injury case. An experienced Andover personal injury attorney can help you collect this information and review it so you can determine your next legal action.
3rd degree burns are serious injuries that can result in permanent damage, not to mention expensive medical treatments for recovery. Depending on the maintenance agreement for your apartment, as well as the liability clause in your contract for service with the gas company, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit against your landlord, the gas company, the stove manufacturer, the maintenance company, or a combination thereof.
Without having all the facts of your personal injury case, there’s no way to give a definite answer to who is liable for your injuries. Your Andover personal injury attorney can review the facts with you and explain whose negligence resulted in your injuries and help you file a personal injury lawsuit to recover damages to pay your medical bills.
The Andover personal injury attorneys at the Kiley Law Group can help you with all types of personal injury cases. From workplace injuries to slip-and-falls, dog bites to auto accidents, we have the experience and resources to serve the residents of Andover and the surrounding areas, contact us today – 1-888-208-1695.
