Are you liable if someone trips on your sidewalk?

If the sidewalk is clearly covered in ice and someone decides to walk across it anyways, the injured party is likely responsible for any injury sustained. Everyone has a duty to avoid open and obvious hazards and property owners are not liable for injuries occurring as a result of people assuming such risks.

Can I sue for trips and falls?

Absolutely. Whenever someone slips and falls, or trips and falls, there’s a chance it was because of some hazard or obstacle that shouldn’t have been there. If that’s the case, the property owner (or business) may be liable for the injury. That means you have the right to sue to recover money for your slip and fall.

How do I stop my sidewalk from tripping?

Construct and maintain floors, parking lots, pathways, patios, and sidewalks to be free of tripping hazards. If hazards cannot be eliminated, guard them from pedestrians and/or implement a visual cue or warning to make the hazard visible to others. Avoid using single-riser stairs where possible.

How high is a tripping hazard?

Most state, local and federal codes and standards describe changes in surface heights, 1/4 to 3/8 inches or more, as trip hazards. Research suggests average toe clearance to be between 8.7 mm and 21.9 mm for a healthy, working age person.

How do you fix tripping hazards?

Common Ways To Remove Sidewalk Trip Hazards

1. #1. Entirely dig out and remove peaked concrete slabs to add new concrete.
2. #2. Use concrete grinders, scabblers, or scarifiers to level uneven concrete.
3. #3. Remove sidewalk trip hazards with precision concrete cutting.

How do you fix sidewalks lifted by tree roots?

Some effective methods are:

1. Putting down a layer of pea gravel under the new concrete allowing the roots to expand.
2. Reinforcing the concrete with rebar so the roots have to lift several slabs at once to cause damage.
3. Creating a sidewalk that bends or slopes around the tree, giving the trunk and roots room to grow.

What to do if you slip and fall at an apartment complex?

The Oklahoma City attorneys at Parrish DeVaughn Law Firm have years of experience dealing with these kinds of cases and know how to address your case and get you the compensation you deserve. Give us a call for more information and help today!

What are the dangers of walking on the sidewalk?

Obvious dangers might include a large, easy to see pothole or an uneven piece of sidewalk that separated more than several inches. If you tripped and fell on a piece of sidewalk that had a small crack in it, the city is probably not liable. The defect in the sidewalk was minor enough to escape the city’s notice.

Can I sue the apartment complex if I slipped on Ice?

I slipped on ice at an apartment complex on the way to my car. The entire parking lot is ice. Can I sue the complex? * This will flag comments for moderators to take action. There are cases that discuss suing the property owner for icy conditions. There are a lot of factors that go into it and your question does not contain very much information.

Who can sue after an accident in an apartment complex?

The answer, just as with any suit of this type, depends on the circumstances of the injury and accident. Learn the details of who can sue following an accident and injury in an apartment complex, and how a premises liability lawyer can help.

Obvious dangers might include a large, easy to see pothole or an uneven piece of sidewalk that separated more than several inches. If you tripped and fell on a piece of sidewalk that had a small crack in it, the city is probably not liable. The defect in the sidewalk was minor enough to escape the city’s notice.

The Oklahoma City attorneys at Parrish DeVaughn Law Firm have years of experience dealing with these kinds of cases and know how to address your case and get you the compensation you deserve. Give us a call for more information and help today!

Is the city liable for an uneven sidewalk?

The city may claim that it is not liable, though, if the sidewalk is hardly uneven. It is in your best interest to seek the assistance of a sidewalk accident attorney.

What was the name of the woman who fell on the sidewalk?

As Ms. Brown walked along the sidewalk leading to the main entrance, she tripped on a buckled section of concrete and fell hard. Ms. Brown was rushed to the hospital with a fractured hip. Despite surgery, she was permanently disabled by her injuries.