Injured in your own building? You have rights.
Associations have a legal duty to maintain safe premises. If negligence caused your injury, you deserve compensation — without fear of retaliation.
Hallandale Beach is defined by its beautiful high-rises and condo communities. Residents pay significant monthly association fees with the expectation that the building will be maintained, secure and safe.
Unfortunately, many condo boards and property management companies cut corners to save money. When those decisions lead to an injury, Fenstersheib Law Group steps in to hold the insurance carriers accountable.
The areas of a building where we see the most serious injuries — and the neglect behind them.
The hazard: Polished marble floors are deadly when wet. If the AC is leaking or maintenance mopped without a “Wet Floor” sign, slip and falls are almost guaranteed.
The hazard: Mis-leveling (where the car stops 2 inches above or below the floor) causes severe trip and falls. Sudden drops can cause spinal compression injuries.
The hazard: Broken tiles, loose handrails, or inadequate lighting in stairwells. These are “deferred maintenance” issues that the HOA ignored.
The hazard: If the parking gate is broken or the “doorman” is asleep, criminals can enter. If you are assaulted on the property, the HOA may be liable for failing to protect you.
Proving an HOA is at fault requires digging into its records. We subpoena the documents they don’t want you to see.
If the board knew about a hazard and chose not to fix it, those records can prove negligence.
Don’t worry about your neighbors: Many people hesitate to sue because they don’t want to hurt their neighbors. The reality is that we are suing the multi-million dollar insurance policy the building already purchased for exactly this reason.
No. Retaliation for filing a legitimate personal injury claim is illegal. You have a right to be compensated for injuries caused by their negligence, regardless of whether you are an owner or a renter.
Generally, the HOA is responsible for “common elements” (lobby, roof, pipes inside walls), while you are responsible for the interior of your unit. However, if a roof leak caused your floor to become wet and you slipped, the HOA may still be liable.
The Condominium Association’s General Liability insurance policy is designed to cover these costs. We fight to ensure they pay the full amount for your medical care, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Living in paradise shouldn’t be dangerous. Let us review your case for free — you pay nothing unless we win.
