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Airbnb rentals are an alternative for planning vacations or organizing parties in Las Vegas. However, Airbnb apartments and similar web rentals like Vrbo or Home Away are not subject to the same strict regulations as hotels in Nevada. Some Airbnb renters discover that online profiles used to market a rental property do not always reflect reality.
A lack of maintenance might result in unsafe circumstances at an Airbnb property. If you are injured due to conditions at an online rental property, you may have questions about who is legally accountable. You may find that the homeowner, the renter whose guest you are, or the Airbnb online service all dispute liability for your injuries.
What to Do After Being Injured in an Airbnb in Nevada?
You or a companion should take steps to gather preliminary evidence of liability for an accident that occurred on an Airbnb property. You should:
- Take photos of what caused the injury.
- Get names and contact information for any witnesses.
- File a written accident report to the property owner or send a descriptive email.
- Seek medical attention soon following an accident.
- Do not disclose your accident, injuries, or potential claim on social media.
- Contact an expert Las Vegas personal injury attorney.
Common injuries you might face at an Airbnb
Various accidents might occur at an Airbnb rental and serve as the basis for a premises liability lawsuit. When we talk about injury in a premises liability claim, we usually mean a severe personal injury like a broken arm, a broken leg, a brain injury, or a back injury. The following categories of injuries are typical in Airbnb accidents:
- Slip-and-fall accidents
- Structural collapse of decks or balconies
- Injuries caused by fallen ceiling fans, mounted televisions, or broken furniture
- Swimming pool incidents (drownings and near-drownings).
- Elevator accidents
- Fires or explosions
- Electrocutions
- Unsanitary conditions, including toxic mold or other harmful substances that cause sickness.
- Dog bites.
- Bedbug bites.
Negligence of Security
Another aspect of premises liability is the owner’s responsibility for the safety of visitors while on the premises. A renter may file a premises liability claim asserting negligent security at an Airbnb rental following an injury caused by criminal assault, sexual assault, or assault with a dangerous weapon.
Negligent security may include:
- Doors and windows that don’t lock properly
- Broken fences or gates
- Insufficient or missing lighting.
- Lack of alarm system or working alarms
- Inadequate security cameras or working camera equipment
- There aren’t enough guards or they’re not trained.
Common causes of injuries at Airbnb?
Hotel and Airbnb accidents are often considered premises liability claims. This is because property owners are required to protect the safety of their premises at all times. Failure to do so can result in severe accidents and injuries.
Causes for accidents that cause hotel and Airbnb injuries are:
- Swimming Pool Accidents
- Insufficient security
- Explosion or fire
- Accidents involving an escalator or elevator
- Ladder accidents.
- Slips, Trips, and Falls
- The building collapsed.
- Electrocutions
- Insufficient upkeep.
- Broken gates, fences, or alarm systems
- Lack of enough lighting
Who is Responsible for injuries at a Las Vegas Airbnb?
Who is liable in an Airbnb accident is determined mostly by the cause of the accident. You must prove negligence to file a claim against Airbnb or its owners. Proving another party’s negligence is essential to seeking compensation for your Airbnb or hotel injuries. The property owner where the accident occurred will be responsible for it. This is usually because they failed to make necessary repairs, make hazardous situations clear, or engage in another sort of negligence.
For example, if you fall down a flight of stairs while intoxicated and are injured. You will be held accountable for your injuries since you were at fault.
On the other hand, if you were just walking the stairs and they collapsed beneath you due to bad construction or maintenance, the owner and Airbnb may be held liable.
Knowing the details of the accident is important when considering legal action against Airbnb and the homeowners.
Proving Liability in an Airbnb Accident
In most circumstances, the property owner or Airbnb host is liable for the condition of the property and is responsible for quickly removing safety hazards on their premises.
A Nevada court hearing, in this case, will analyze the evidence to determine whether the property owner or property management made a reasonable effort to inspect and keep the property safe. When handling Airbnb injury claims for injured clients, our attorneys look for evidence that shows:
- What was the threat and the danger it posed?
- The failure to correct or reduce the hazard contributed to the injury.
- Whether the owner routinely inspects and maintains the property.
- How long did the hazard exist?
- What was required to correct or remove the hazard?
- The property owner had a reasonable opportunity to fix the defect or provide a warning about the hazard but did not.
Airbnb Aircover
Previously, Airbnb merely served as a broker between hosts and willing guests, and they could rarely be held responsible for guest accidents unless they permitted a dangerous host to continue posting their property, for example. Airbnb launched AirCover in November 2021, providing hosts with $1 million in liability coverage for free. As long as you can establish your damage was caused by the property owner’s negligence and the property owner is legally responsible, this host liability policy provides coverage for:
- Bodily Injury to you (or others)
- Damage or theft of your property (or another’s property)
- Damage done to neighboring homes and shared areas, such as building lobbies, by you or others.
This insurance policy does not cover:
- Damage or injury caused by something done intentionally
- Host damage protection covers damage you cause to the house or the host’s items.
- Other exclusions apply.
We do not recommend dealing with Airbnb or an insurance company on your own following a severe accident, negligent security issue, or other liability incident resulting in significant injury.
If you have been injured at an Airbnb in Las Vegas, contact Moss Berg Injury Lawyers immediately! You may count on our lawyers to gather evidence to support your claim, negotiate aggressively for a fair settlement, or present a compelling case in court if required.