Daryl from San Francisco writes: “Chris, I recently moved to The City. Last week I exited my apartment building from a side door. It was at night and light above the door was out. I didn’t notice that the sidewalk was broken and uneven. I tripped and fractured my wrist. I spoke to the apartment …
San Francisco Sidewalk Slip And Fall Lawsuit: Property Owner Or City Responsible? Read More »
My column last week addressing a question by a woman whose father fell and broke his hip at a supermarket triggered additional questions from readers. Brett in the East Bay asks whether you can bring a lawsuit for injuring yourself walking on an uneven sidewalk.
Paula in the Sunset District of San Francisco writes: “My father was shopping at his neighborhood supermarket last month. It’s one of the national brands. He had to use the restroom, which was in the rear of the supermarket off a hallway that led to the stock area. As he followed the signs to the restroom, …
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Sophie from South San Francisco writes: “I recently moved into an apartment and was taking the trash out at night. I didn’t realize, nor see because the overhead light was out, that there was a curb outside the rear door leading to the dumpster that had been built by the owner to keep the dumpster …
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This week’s question comes from Kimmie L: “Wet weather recently has led to the steps and stairs at my apartment entrance to be slippery. I fell and ended up at the emergency room. Is my landlord responsible?”
This Week’s Column is a follow up to last week’s question from Marissa C. She fell on some stairs in her senior living community. She wanted to know whether there are safety regulations for stairways in apartments and commercial buildings and whether violation of those regulations can lead to legal liability. This column shall address handrail …
Slip and Fall Lawsuit: Do Your Stairs Meet State Safety Rules? Read More »
Our question this week comes from Marissa: “I am 65 years old. I live in a one of these new ‘over 50 communities’ which was built in the last three years. Recently I was taking my trash out, I walk down the stairs for exercise, and I missed the first step as the carpet was …
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