Sidewalk Accidents

Sidewalk accidents happen when there are sidewalk defects present on someone’s property that leads to the injury of an individual.

Sidewalk Accident Facts

A sidewalk accident claim exists if you or a loved one have been injured from trip and fall accidents due to defects on sidewalks or driveways. Sidewalk defects include cracks, holes, depressions, cracked sidewalk flags, construction flaws, and snow and ice.

In general, it is the responsibility of homeowners, business owners, and even the local government to provide maintenance on sidewalks, such as repairing cracks, uneven pavement, and buckling in the sidewalk. This also includes the maintenance and removal of snow and ice from driveways and sidewalks. The most at-risk populations for severe injuries include senior citizens, children, parents with strollers, individuals with mobility challenges, and individuals with assistive walking devices.

Data related to sidewalk accidents:

Pothole accidents are more prone to happen following a brutal winter with snow and ice, contributing to depressions on the sidewalk.
More than 80,000 people end up in the emergency department every year from serious fall injuries.
In the City of New York, the homeowner of a property or the City of New York is responsible for the maintenance of sidewalks.

Think You Have a Case?

If you believe that you or a loved one have a sidewalk accident case, contact Big Injury Law before you speak to an insurance company. Do not disclose information to an insurance adjuster before seeking legal help from a lawyer suitable to review your case.

Rest assured, by immediately connecting with Big Injury Law following a child care experience you will be protected from insurance adjusters or private investigators attempting to sabotage your case.

If you believe you have a case, contact us to set up a Free Case Evaluation. We will review the details of your case at no cost to you.

Frequently Asked Questions:

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What Can I Expect During My Case?

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