I tripped and fell on a sidewalk covered in snow and ice in front of a single family home. Do I have a claim for my injuries? Yes, you have a claim, but there are several issues to consider. And just like a broken sidewalk next to a single family home, the City would be … Continue reading Sidewalk Snow Removal
Tag: Slip and Fall Accident
I was injured outside my building in the winter. I slipped and fell on ice on the walkway leading to the front door. A nearby leader pipe from a gutter was in bad repair and was leaking water. Do I have a claim against the landlord? Yes, you have a claim. Although you can argue … Continue reading Duty of Landlord to Maintain Building
Landlords cannot have a clause in a lease preventing tenants from suing. Landlords have a duty to maintain apartments.
Landlords are responsible for hazardous conditions they create or they neglect to repair
If I fell on a cracked and raised sidewalk in front of someone's house. Can I make a claim for my injuries against the homeowner? The answer to this question is no. If you fell on a sidewalk in front of a one or two family house and not by a driveway, then the City … Continue reading Liability for Broken Sidewalk