Sidewalk Falls

Sidewalk falls can cause serious injuries when property owners, municipalities, or businesses fail to maintain safe walking surfaces for pedestrians. Cracked pavement, uneven concrete, hidden hazards, and poor maintenance create dangerous conditions that lead to trips, slips, and devastating falls resulting in broken bones, head injuries, and other significant harm to innocent pedestrians.

Common causes of sidewalk falls include cracked or broken concrete creating tripping hazards, tree roots lifting pavement sections, unmarked changes in elevation, debris and obstacles blocking walkways, ice and snow accumulation during winter months, and poor lighting obscuring hazards at night. Property owners have a legal duty to inspect and repair these dangerous conditions promptly.

Victims of sidewalk falls often suffer wrist fractures from attempting to break their fall, hip fractures particularly dangerous for elderly victims, head injuries and concussions, knee and ankle injuries, and facial injuries from striking the pavement. These injuries can require surgery, extensive rehabilitation, and may result in permanent mobility limitations that affect daily life and independence.

At Ouch, we investigate sidewalk fall cases by documenting hazardous conditions through photographs and measurements, reviewing maintenance records and prior complaints, identifying all responsible parties including property owners and municipalities, and proving that defendants knew or should have known about dangerous conditions. Establishing liability requires thorough investigation and legal expertise.

Don't assume a sidewalk fall is simply bad luck or your fault. Contact Ouch today for a free consultation and let our premises liability attorneys evaluate your case and fight for the compensation you deserve for your injuries.