Suing for ice on sidewalk

[Anonymous]

I slipped on an icy sidewalk outside someone's house (isolated black ice on an otherwise cleared ground), fell and broke my arm, was disabled for 8 weeks, could not work and was no covered by STD. Turns out that the property owner is responsible for the sidewalk where I was. I'm not the litigious type, but do I actually have a case? Would you sue for this?

[Anonymous]

Do you have proof of where you fell?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I slipped on an icy sidewalk outside someone's house (isolated black ice on an otherwise cleared ground), fell and broke my arm, was disabled for 8 weeks, could not work and was no covered by STD. Turns out that the property owner is responsible for the sidewalk where I was. I'm not the litigious type, but do I actually have a case? Would you sue for this?

Absolutely not. Do you want to ruin some family’s life because you slipped? What if they were on vacation? I’m sorry oh slipped but walk slower next time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I slipped on an icy sidewalk outside someone's house (isolated black ice on an otherwise cleared ground), fell and broke my arm, was disabled for 8 weeks, could not work and was no covered by STD. Turns out that the property owner is responsible for the sidewalk where I was. I'm not the litigious type, but do I actually have a case? Would you sue for this?

Absolutely not. Do you want to ruin some family’s life because you slipped? What if they were on vacation? I’m sorry oh slipped but walk slower next time.

You sound like an irresponsible homeowner. This is absolutely the owner's fault and it is reasonable to sue given the extent of her injuries.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you have proof of where you fell?

This. Also, I thought people are responsible for removing snow, so it’s “walkable”, which it seems they did. Not sure residents are also responsible for black ice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I slipped on an icy sidewalk outside someone's house (isolated black ice on an otherwise cleared ground), fell and broke my arm, was disabled for 8 weeks, could not work and was no covered by STD. Turns out that the property owner is responsible for the sidewalk where I was. I'm not the litigious type, but do I actually have a case? Would you sue for this?

Absolutely not. Do you want to ruin some family’s life because you slipped? What if they were on vacation? I’m sorry oh slipped but walk slower next time.

You sound like an irresponsible homeowner. This is absolutely the owner's fault and it is reasonable to sue given the extent of her injuries.

OP and I have no interest in ruining someone's life. My understanding is this would be covered by homeowners and/or umbrella insurance.

[Anonymous]

People don’t really have a lot of control over black ice developing. You say yourself it was otherwise cleared. It’s not like they were trying to be negligent. I am sorry you were injured so severely, and I think this is just a matter of accidents happen, not really a matter of a reason to go looking for someone to blame.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you have proof of where you fell?

This. Also, I thought people are responsible for removing snow, so it’s “walkable”, which it seems they did. Not sure residents are also responsible for black ice.

It so happens I do, bc we took a photos right before and I was with other people, so there were multiple witnesses.

[Anonymous]

Depends on location. In Fairfax/Prince William County owners are not required to clear the sidewalks. I'd check local laws.

But the answer is no. Don't sue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:People don’t really have a lot of control over black ice developing. You say yourself it was otherwise cleared. It’s not like they were trying to be negligent. I am sorry you were injured so severely, and I think this is just a matter of accidents happen, not really a matter of a reason to go looking for someone to blame.

I really do not care about the blame. I would appreciate the financial compensation for my actual losses.

[Anonymous]

I can’t imagine suing over your accident. I am sorry for your injury, but if they cleared their sidewalk, they did their part. Don’t be “that” person.

[Anonymous]

If you're curious, talk to an atty.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you're curious, talk to an atty.

Don’t waste the attorney’s time.

[Anonymous]

People sue for bogus injuries purportedly suffered when someone rear ends them at 2 mph. There are endless TV commercials encouraging people to sue for everything. Suing is the American way.

This is absolutely covered by homeowners' insurance, and you should be offered a decent settlement. Do it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:People don’t really have a lot of control over black ice developing. You say yourself it was otherwise cleared. It’s not like they were trying to be negligent. I am sorry you were injured so severely, and I think this is just a matter of accidents happen, not really a matter of a reason to go looking for someone to blame.

I really do not care about the blame. I would appreciate the financial compensation for my actual losses.

It is your fault that you fell. This is just typical American greed. Shame on you