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What happens if someone trips on my sidewalk?
In most cities in California, local ordinances state that it is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain in good condition the sidewalks, curbs and gutters that border his or her property. Thus, if you fell on a cracked sidewalk in front of a private residence, the homeowner could be held liable.
What do you do with a broken sidewalk?
a repair since the patch will be a different color than your old concrete.
- Cut Out Damaged Areas. Place your chisel in the crack and angle it slightly outward.
- Clean Out Debris.
- Fill With Patching Mix.
- Apply Bonding Agent.
Is it hard to sue for slip and fall?
It could take anywhere from 3–18 months for most slip and fall lawsuits to reach a settlement. The length of time your case will take will depend on the extent of your injuries, how long it takes you to recover, and to what extent you are able to recover.
Why is there cracks in the sidewalk?
Unfortunately, when concrete dries, it shrinks a little bit. If you’re using concrete to make a sidewalk, the shrinking concrete will cause cracks to appear as it dries. Contraction joints are placed in fresh concrete before the concrete dries and has a chance to create its own joints, which we call cracks.
What is a section of sidewalk called?
Of course, they don’t just call them lines. The technical term for sidewalk lines is contraction joints. Contraction joints are placed in fresh concrete before the concrete dries and has a chance to create its own joints, which we call cracks.
Can I sue for slip and fall injuries on a sidewalk?
If you are injured in a slip and fall on a public sidewalk, you should be aware of two important limitations on an injured person’s right to sue a municipality in most states.
Is the city liable if you fall on a cracked sidewalk?
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. Some municipalities have regulations about how big a crack or hole must be before the city becomes liable, whether they had notice or not.
Was the city or town negligent if I fell on the street?
Simply because you fell on a street or sidewalk does not mean that the city or town was negligent. Further, simply because there may have been a slippery or other unsafe condition on the street or sidewalk does not mean that the city or town was negligent. The street or sidewalk had to have been unreasonably safe.
Can I file a sidewalk injury claim against the post office?
Sidewalk injury claims against federal agencies, like the post office, are made under the rules of the Tort Claims Act. Many states and cities have their own version of the Tort Claims Act to process injury claims by private citizens. Filing an injury claim under the Tort Claims Act is different from filing a claim against a homeowner or business.