If you slip and fall on a sidewalk, who is liable for your injuries? Before you can answer this question, you need to first identify who owns the sidewalk. Legal responsibility hinges on the status of the sidewalk in question, local laws and the availability of certain defenses. Private v. Public Sidewalks Sidewalks can be […]
Trip and fall accidents and lawsuits cost the City of Los Angeles approximately $3 million to $5 million every year. According to a Los Angeles Times article, the Bureau of Street Services has estimated that about 40 percent of the city’s sidewalks need repairs. In fact, at one point, the price tag for the repairs […]
Sidewalks provide many benefits, including safety, mobility and healthier communities. They reduce walking along roadway accidents and other pedestrian related accidents. However, as important as sidewalks are in preventing certain accidents, they can also be a hotbed of accidents in and of themselves. If a sidewalk is poorly maintained or in major disrepair, it can […]
