As I walking by the sidewalk, I slipped and fell and suffered a
spinal cord injury. I know that municipalities are responsible for clearing
away ice or snow on a public sidewalk. How do I hold the municipality
responsible? What should I prove?
To hold a municipality liable for a sidewalk fall injury, you must
prove that the accident was caused by the municipality’s negligence. A
municipality is generally responsible for clearing away ice or snow on a
sidewalk in front of a public building or area. If you have slipped on ice or
snow on a public sidewalk in a residential area, you cannot hold a municipality
responsible for the accident. However, if you have slipped on a sidewalk in a
commercial area, you can hold the municipality liable.
The condition of ice and snow can change within minutes - ice can
melt, or it can be cleared away. Hence, it is important that you take pictures
of the accident scene, your clothes, and any bruises that you might have
received. It can be difficult to win the case without pictures of the ice and
snow as it was at the time of the injury.
Slip and fall accidents are more frequent than you may think. People like landlords, property owners, and general contractors are responsible for their property. A slip and fall is not always the victim’s fault. Sometimes they are hurt when those responsible for the property fail to keep the premises safe in a number of ways: http://www.ganiminjurylawyers.com/slip-and-fall-injury-attorney-bridgeport-milford-ct/
ReplyDeleteI went shopping. As I was going to the fourth floor in the elevator, it developed a technical problem and dropped from the third floor to the ground floor. I was seriously injured and had to be hospitalized. Can I get compensation for my injuries?
ReplyDeleteIf you or a loved one has been involved in an elevator related accident, our team of personal injury professionals has the knowledge and experience to offer you quality legal representation and will fight for the compensation you need and deserve. For more information : http://www.jmlawyer.com/blog/2017/06/13/can-i-seek-damages-after-being-injured-elevator-accident
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ReplyDeleteI have to go through my neighbor’s lane to reach my home. A few days back, as I was going through this lane, I slipped and fell on the heavy ice that had collected there, and had to undergo serious medical treatment. Will the property owner be liable for my injury?
ReplyDelete"Sometimes in snowy and icy conditions, slip and falls can occur when a property owner has failed to salt, sand, and clear their walkways of any snow and ice. In these injury cases, the property owner will likely be liable for your injuries.
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I injured my hip severely when I fell into an unexpected crack on a footpath. I am not sure how my treatment will go, but I would like to hire an attorney to help me file a compensation claim. Can you suggest an experienced slip and fall lawyer?
ReplyDeleteAlthough a slip and fall accident may happen in a mere second, the pain and complications arising from the injuries it causes can be long lasting. The repercussions may be life-altering and even deadly, and the financial burden can be costly and debilitating. For over 40 years, Jacoby and Meyers has been helping accident victims recover the compensation they deserve and require for recovery. They can fight for your rights and secure damages for the suffering you endure. For more information :http://www.jmlawyer.com/practice-areas/slip-trip-and-fall-accidents
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