Were you physically or sexually assaulted while you were staying at a short-term or extended stay rental from Sonder? Did you hurt yourself from a slip and fall or another accident that was caused by unsafe conditions on the property? Our law firm is here to advise you of your rights and legal options, including the right to file an accident injury claim against the property owner and Sonder Holdings Inc.
Based in San Francisco, California, Sonder is a property management firm that that manages over 9,000 properties throughout the world. It is a direct competitor of Airbnb, but the main difference is that they lease and manage their own rentals. They are popular with travelers who want a more upscale experience, larger accommodations, and a personalized experience that includes housekeeping and other maintenance services.
In spite of these amenities, the company has come under scrutiny for the problems that are caused when the majority of properties in a neighborhood become short-term rentals. These include the increased risk of injuries, either from lack of maintenance or insufficient security measures. Many people assume that it’s only the landlord who is responsible in these situations. But management and leasing companies typically share liability for these incidents as well.
Going after the individuals that failed in their duty of care to you is our number one priority here at Normandie Law Firm. Our phone lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so please contact us to learn about your rights as a victim of negligence by a property management company.
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Can I Sue Sonder if I got Hurt at One of Their Properties?
Yes, if Sonder was negligent in its duties to you as a guest in one of their properties, you can sue the company in a lawsuit for monetary damages. The terms of your contract with the company will determine their degree of responsibility and the legal actions you can take. But there’s no denying that property managers have a duty of care to protect people from accidents and physical / sexual violence.
Of course, the actual owner of the property is liable as well, and this is where lawsuits against Sonder can become very complicated. Absentee landlords are a major problem with these places, and why so many of them are poorly maintained and secured. Essentially, the landlord is depending on Sonder to take care of these issues, but they are still responsible for maintaining their apartment, house, etc. in a reasonably safe condition. And it’s unacceptable that they are completely unavailable when tenants have serious problems that compromise their health and well-being.
With the safety issues that are associated with these properties, it’s no wonder that some cities have enacted limitations of the number of short-term rentals within their borders. But this hasn’t stopped Sonder from growing and becoming a leading extended stay property host on sites like Airbnb. As legal advocates for injury victims, our job is to protect your interests and fight for the payment you deserve. Contact us right away if you were assaulted or injured in an accident at a property that’s managed by Sonder Holdings Inc.
How Much can I Receive from a Lawsuit against Sonder?
Settlement values for injuries at a property managed by Sonder are between $20,000 and $10,000,000. Most of the clients we represent end up with anywhere from $125,000 to $2,500,000. But there are plenty of cases with severe injuries and gross negligence by the leasing company, as well as the landlord. These are just some of the factors that can elevate a case value when we set out to recover a client’s settlement. Based on the evidence we are able to uncover, a case that may initially have a value of $250,000 may result in a settlement of $750,000 to $1,000,000.
How Long Does it Take to Settle these Cases?
Claims involving negligence by a property owner or a leasing company can take 6 to 18 months to settle. There are many issues that affect how long it takes to settle a Sonder short-term rental injury claim. In general, we would say that sex abuse lawsuits take longer to resolve, as they typically involve multiple parties that are liable for the incident. This is particularly true with companies like Sonder that lease and manage their own listings. Due to the complex liability issues with these entities, it can take 3 years or longer to reach a settlement, though the vast majority of cases are settled within 1 to 2 years.
What is the Deadline if I Want to File a Lawsuit?
In general, the deadline for a personal injury lawsuit in California is 2 years, starting from the date you are injured. So, if you were physically assaulted or had an accident on the property, you have two years to sue the responsible parties.
But the statute of limitations for a sexual assault lawsuit is quite different. If you are 18 or older at the time of the incident, you have 10 years to seek monetary compensation for your mental and physical injuries. Cases involving minors – victims under 18 years old – have a 22-year statute of limitations. This time period starts from the victim’s 18th birthday, so essentially, victims who were sexually abused during childhood have until the age of 40 if they wish to file a lawsuit.
Keep in mind that the statute of limitations can be extended in certain cases, like if the discovery of an injury from the incident did not occur until you were past the normal deadline for an injury claim. Because of the complications that are involved, we suggest that you speak with one of our attorneys as soon as possible.
Free Legal Advice from a Sonder Accident Injury Attorney
Worries over the cost of legal fees should never hold you back from the compensation you are entitled to. That’s why we offer a Zero Fee Guarantee to all injury victims, which means you can hire us at no upfront cost. Even more important, you lose absolutely nothing if we don’t win your case, as we only get paid by recovering your settlement award.
Contact us today and schedule a free case review with a personal injury attorney that specializes in extended stay and short-term rentals. The lawyers of Normandie also provide free second opinions on existing claims, so don’t hesitate to call us, no matter where you are in the legal process.
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