Key terms
- Premises liability
- The legal rule that a property owner or host must keep guests reasonably safe from hazards they know about, or should know about.
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline for filing a claim. It varies by state and can run out before you realize you have a claim, so do not wait to ask.
Types of Compensation You May Recover
In an injury claim, compensation is called damages. Damages are meant to make up for what the injury cost you, financially and personally. You may be able to recover several kinds.
Medical Expenses
This is often the largest part of a claim. It can include:
- Emergency room and ambulance bills
- Hospital stays and surgery
- Doctor visits, medication, and physical therapy
- Future medical care for a lasting injury
Lost Wages and Earning Ability
If your injury kept you from working, you may recover the income you lost. If it affects your ability to earn in the future, that loss may be part of your claim too.
Pain and Suffering
Not every loss shows up on a bill. The physical pain, the emotional toll, and the way an injury disrupts your daily life are real, and the law recognizes them as compensable.
Other Out-of-Pocket Costs
Things like travel for treatment, home modifications, and help with daily tasks may also be included.
Wrongful Death Damages
When a guest dies, surviving family may be able to recover for losses such as funeral and burial costs, lost financial support, and the loss of their loved one’s care and companionship. Learn more about wrongful death claims.
Injured at a short-term rental? Talk to our team today, free of charge.
What Affects the Value of a Claim?
Every case is different. Several factors shape what a vacation rental injury claim may be worth:
- How serious the injury is. A lasting or life-changing injury generally carries more value than a minor one.
- Medical costs. Both what you have already spent and what you will need going forward.
- Lost income. Time missed from work and any long-term impact on your career.
- The impact on your life. Pain, limitations, and emotional harm matter.
- Who is liable. The strength of the case against the host, owner, or platform.
- Available insurance and resources. What the responsible parties can pay.
Because these factors vary so much, no one can give you a real number without learning the details. That is what a free review is for.
Beware of Quick Settlement Offers
After an injury, you may hear from an insurance company or the platform offering a fast payment. Be careful. Early offers are often far less than a claim may be worth, and accepting one can end your right to recover more later.
Before you sign anything or accept any offer, talk to a lawyer. Learn more about what to do after a rental injury.
You Pay Nothing Unless We Win
Worried you cannot afford a lawyer? You can. We handle these cases on a contingency fee basis. In plain terms:
- You pay nothing up front.
- We only get paid if we recover money for you.
- The first case review is always free.
This is how injured people can take on large platforms and insurance companies on a level playing field.
How We Pursue Full Compensation
When you work with us, we build your case to account for all of your losses, not just the obvious ones. We:
- Document your medical care and future needs
- Calculate lost wages and earning impact
- Account for pain, suffering, and life changes
- Identify every party who may be liable and their insurance
- Push back on lowball offers from the platform and insurers
For a full walkthrough of the process, see how a vacation rental injury claim works.
Have more questions? Visit our FAQ or learn about Airbnb and Vrbo injury claims.