Negligence in Sidewalk Maintenance
While we do not have to worry about snow here in Los Angeles like they do in the Midwest, proper sidewalk maintenance is still important. Large cracks and uneven areas of sidewalk should be reported to business owners or the City of Los Angeles right away. If the City is aware of damaged areas of sidewalk that present a hazard to pedestrians, but fails to do anything about it, that can be seen as an act of negligence, which may make the City liable for injuries that occur.
Similarly, walkways on private property, including storefronts, must also be properly maintained or the business owner could be held liable. Speak with our Los Angeles slip-and-fall accident attorneys now at (818) 305-6041 for a free consultation. Our fees are 100% contingency – if you don’t recover, you don’t owe any attorney’s fees.