Can my landlord be held responsible for a personal injury that occurred in the house.

You should meet with a personal injury lawyer as soon as you can. You said you broke your ankle. If by that you mean you have a fractured malleolus, then two things should be kept in mind. #1 you will have serious arthritis in that ankle within 20 years. #2 your case is worth six figures. In my neighborhood, a bi-bone fracture of the malleolus will generally settle at around $300,000. Your mileage may vary, but you can show a dangerous defect and landlord's actual awarness of it. Looks like a strong case to me.

More information is needed. However, based on his knowledge of the dangerous condition, if he was responsible for maintaining the area, it is likely the landlord will be held responsible. I am licensed in Maryland and handle premises liability matters. If you need additional information or want to schedule an appointment, please contact me.

I agree with the other two attorneys. If the landlord was aware of the hazard presented, you may have a claim for this. I handle these types of matters and would be glad to meet with you at my Bethesda office to go through the analysis with you.