Northern California Premises Liability Attorney
Walking or running on sidewalks is an everyday activity that we do not think of as treacherous. Yet falls do happen because of poorly maintained, cracked or irregular sidewalks, and when they do, the injuries are sometimes very serious. A back injury, blow to the head, fractured limb or other injury from a sidewalk fall can cost you many thousands of dollars in medical expenses and lost wages.
Faulty Sidewalk Claims Are Challenging to Pursue
Personal injury claims citing faulty sidewalks as the cause are challenging to prove and substantiate. Rarely will the city or other governmental entity simply acknowledge liability and agree to help pay expenses and otherwise compensate you for your injury. If you have suffered a serious fall and believe a faulty sidewalk was the cause, please contact our law office now to discuss your case.
The tricky aspects of winning compensation for a sidewalk fall injury include a classic instance of "catch-22." Most often, the government or other responsible party will maintain that the injured person was at fault for his or her own fall, because:
- If the sidewalk defect is large and visible, the property owner may maintain that you should have seen it.
- If the sidewalk defect is small and difficult to see, the property owner may claim it is too insignificant to have caused your fall.
A Lawyer Who Knows How to Build Your Case
While acknowledging these and other challenges, experienced personal injury attorney Reuben J. Donig has the knowledge and insight to pursue your claim in a faulty sidewalk case. Our legal team recognizes that success in obtaining compensation for you may hinge on factors such as:
- Obtaining photographs, measurements and other clear evidence that the sidewalk crack or other defect was serious enough to cause your fall
- Substantiating the full extent and impact of your injuries, as well as the costs associated with your resulting disability and recovery
Calling 650.489.0545 or 866.515.9229 Can Be Your Key to Recovering Damages
If you suffered serious injury in a fall on a sidewalk, you owe it to yourself to examine your legal options. We can help by, first, providing a free initial consultation to hear about your situation and assess the quality of your case. For compassionate, qualified legal help, contact the Law Office of Reuben J. Donig today.
