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SLIP TRIP FALL
Broken / Cracked / Raised City Sidewalks
Many times individuals who are taking a stroll around their neighborhoods or walking the city sidewalks encounter a broken, cracked or raised city sidewalk and fall.
Michigan statute, MCL 691.1401, specifically addresses these types of defects, and talks about when an individual can or cannot make a claim against a governmental entity. These types of falls can result in very serious injuries ranging from broken bones, neck and back problems to traumatic brain injuries.
These sidewalk cases are particularly complex. Under normal circumstances, a governmental entity has immunity, and you cannot make a claim against them. However, under some limited circumstances, you can make a claim against a city or governmental entity. MCL 691.1402(a) states that a defect that is less than two inches on a sidewalk, trail way, crosswalk or other installation outside of the improved portion of a highway designed for vehicle travel raises a rebuttal inference that the municipal corporation maintained the area in reasonable repair for the highway exception immunity. In other words, the condition is assumed to be safe if it is less than two inches, but a claim is not necessarily barred if it is less than two inches. However, recent case law may significantly impact this statute, please check with our firm to get more information.
It is extremely urgent that you contact an attorney immediately if you have slip, trip or fall on city or governmental property. You only have a very limited time to give proper written notice to the governmental agency, or you will be barred from making a claim against them forever. That is why it is very important to contact an attorney immediately to make sure this proper notice is given to these governmental entities within the proper timeframe. Once notice is given, typically you have two year statute to file a lawsuit against the governmental entity for the injury, or you lose your right to do so forever. However, the statute and notice requirements may vary from case to case, which is why speaking to an experienced attorney is so important.
As you can probably tell, the law gets very complicated very quickly, and every fall has its own set of legal issues that must be recognized and addressed. That is why it is urgent to find an attorney who specializes in slip, trip and fall cases, because spotting an issue can be the difference between getting a successful recovery and getting nothing at all.
The bottom line is, if you have a slip, trip, or fall, it is urgent that you contact an attorney experienced in this area of law as soon as possible. Our law firm has handled and won thousands of these types of cases. Only a lawyer with experience can tell you whether or not you have a case.
With some fifty (50) years of representing injury victims, we have dealt with most, if not all, of the insurance companies doing business in Michigan. We have developed a reputation for being fair, honest and aggressive with these insurance companies. Our reputation and our success allow us to obtain great results for our clients.
We recognize that the time during the litigation process can be a very difficult period. We work hard to make your experience as stress-free as possible. We take the time to explain the slip and fall law of Michigan and any legal proceedings to you, so you feel prepared and comfortable. Being involved in an accident is difficult enough; you certainly don't need your legal experience to add more unnecessary anxiety. Our firm works hard to obtain the best result quickly and efficiently.
Call today at 1-800-963-5595 or email at attorney@mindllfirm.com to speak to one of our experienced and hard-working attorneys. Please remember, there are strict time limits in Michigan in which a claim must be made or filed. Once again, we advise that you contact Mindell, Malin, Kutinsky, Stone & Blatnikoff as soon as possible to make sure all of these complex issues are spotted and addressed.
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