Compensation for Sidewalk Accident Victims
New York City is a walking city with countless miles of sidewalks. The Administrative Code of the City of New York places responsibility for most sidewalk maintenance and repair on the owners of the property abutting and adjacent to the sidewalk. The City can also be liable for a sidewalk accident if it can be proven that the City caused a sidewalk defect as a result of a City construction project or other special use of the sidewalk. If you have been injured in a sidewalk accident, you may be entitled to monetary compensation for your injuries.
Sidewalk accident can be caused by:
· Broken or cracked sidewalk flags
· Dangerously sloped sidewalk flags
· Improperly installed tree wells
· Missing piece of sidewalk
· Sidewalk depressions that collect snow and ice
· Sidewalk flags that move, rock or see-saw
· Tree roots forcing sidewalk flags to become uneven tripping hazards
Timely Reporting of the Sidewalk Accident is Critical
In most circumstances, claims against the City of New York must be made within 90 days, and against other municipal agencies or public authorities in as little as 30 days. If your claim is not timely filed, you will not be able to seek compensation for your injuries. As a result, if you are a loved one has suffered personal injuries as a result of a sidewalk accident, you should immediately call our law firm. Our attorneys have the knowledge, experience and resources to quickly investigate your accident, identify the potentially responsible parties and file your claim before the time limit expires.
At the law firm of Padilla & Associates, our record of multimillion dollar results proves that we can get results for our clients.
Claims Handled on a Contingency Basis
Our law firm handles all construction accident cases on a contingency basis. This means that you pay us a fee only if we successfully obtain compensation for your claim.
Contact Us Now for a Free Consultation
Call us at 888-314-9649 or send us an e-mail to schedule a consultation with an attorney with experience in all types of construction accidents.
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