Suing for ice on sidewalk

[Anonymous]

Fake post. We didn't even get snow or ice this winter

[Anonymous]

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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.

You aren’t litigious but you took photos and the names of witnesses?

Come on, now.

You people are all terrible readers and paranoid. The pictures were just social and the ice isn’t in it. The house is though, and multiple witnesses who can speak to my having fallen right afterwards in front of that house.

The pictures prove nothing. Your problem is the condition of the sidewalk. And you can't prove that they didn't maintain it carefully. Maybe they can say you were a drunk idiot who didn't watch where they were going. Nobody else in your party managed to slip on this deadly ice, right? Just you?

It was a small patch and since we were walking across a sidewalk which is something you only do once, by definition I was the only one to slip on it, bc it was in my path and no one else’s. I probably want the only person to slip on it that day though. The wannabe lawyers of DCUM really are none too bright it seems.

So, if it was that small, isolated, and impossible to see when you were right on top of it, why should the houseowners be expected to see it when you couldn't?

That's a good question for the jury. You can risk trial or just offer a settlement.

Well, if some idiot agrees to take the case first.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Fake post. We didn't even get snow or ice this winter

As hard as it is to believe, some people post here from outside the DC environs.

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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.

You aren’t litigious but you took photos and the names of witnesses?

Come on, now.

You people are all terrible readers and paranoid. The pictures were just social and the ice isn’t in it. The house is though, and multiple witnesses who can speak to my having fallen right afterwards in front of that house.

The pictures prove nothing. Your problem is the condition of the sidewalk. And you can't prove that they didn't maintain it carefully. Maybe they can say you were a drunk idiot who didn't watch where they were going. Nobody else in your party managed to slip on this deadly ice, right? Just you?

It was a small patch and since we were walking across a sidewalk which is something you only do once, by definition I was the only one to slip on it, bc it was in my path and no one else’s. I probably want the only person to slip on it that day though. The wannabe lawyers of DCUM really are none too bright it seems.

So, if it was that small, isolated, and impossible to see when you were right on top of it, why should the houseowners be expected to see it when you couldn't?

That's a good question for the jury. You can risk trial or just offer a settlement.

I think I'd roll the dice with someone waiting 6 months to bring it up.

[Anonymous]

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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.

You aren’t litigious but you took photos and the names of witnesses?

Come on, now.

You people are all terrible readers and paranoid. The pictures were just social and the ice isn’t in it. The house is though, and multiple witnesses who can speak to my having fallen right afterwards in front of that house.

The pictures prove nothing. Your problem is the condition of the sidewalk. And you can't prove that they didn't maintain it carefully. Maybe they can say you were a drunk idiot who didn't watch where they were going. Nobody else in your party managed to slip on this deadly ice, right? Just you?

It was a small patch and since we were walking across a sidewalk which is something you only do once, by definition I was the only one to slip on it, bc it was in my path and no one else’s. I probably want the only person to slip on it that day though. The wannabe lawyers of DCUM really are none too bright it seems.

Why were you walking across a sidewalk? Into someone'e yard? Into the street? Why haven't you answered what time of day this was and whether alcohol was involved?

You people are terrible! But I’ll answer: 11am, no alcohol, it was a townhouse and the sidewalk was outside of it, I wasn’t trespassing on anyone’s property and where I live the property owner is responsible for clearing the sidewalk in front of their house. It’s coming up now bc I had no idea I had any recourse until someone asked me recently if I pursued it, it had not even occurred to me. Happy now? Jesus.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Fake post. We didn't even get snow or ice this winter

As hard as it is to believe, some people post here from outside the DC environs.

But if OP doesn’t say where they live or this happened it is hard to give advice as different jurisdictions have different expectations for clearing snow.

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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.

You aren’t litigious but you took photos and the names of witnesses?

Come on, now.

You people are all terrible readers and paranoid. The pictures were just social and the ice isn’t in it. The house is though, and multiple witnesses who can speak to my having fallen right afterwards in front of that house.

The pictures prove nothing. Your problem is the condition of the sidewalk. And you can't prove that they didn't maintain it carefully. Maybe they can say you were a drunk idiot who didn't watch where they were going. Nobody else in your party managed to slip on this deadly ice, right? Just you?

It was a small patch and since we were walking across a sidewalk which is something you only do once, by definition I was the only one to slip on it, bc it was in my path and no one else’s. I probably want the only person to slip on it that day though. The wannabe lawyers of DCUM really are none too bright it seems.

So, if it was that small, isolated, and impossible to see when you were right on top of it, why should the houseowners be expected to see it when you couldn't?

Because it is their responsibility to keep the sidewalk clear of hazards for pedestrians. Had they salted it would not be there.

[Anonymous]

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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.

You aren’t litigious but you took photos and the names of witnesses?

Come on, now.

You people are all terrible readers and paranoid. The pictures were just social and the ice isn’t in it. The house is though, and multiple witnesses who can speak to my having fallen right afterwards in front of that house.

The pictures prove nothing. Your problem is the condition of the sidewalk. And you can't prove that they didn't maintain it carefully. Maybe they can say you were a drunk idiot who didn't watch where they were going. Nobody else in your party managed to slip on this deadly ice, right? Just you?

It was a small patch and since we were walking across a sidewalk which is something you only do once, by definition I was the only one to slip on it, bc it was in my path and no one else’s. I probably want the only person to slip on it that day though. The wannabe lawyers of DCUM really are none too bright it seems.

So, if it was that small, isolated, and impossible to see when you were right on top of it, why should the houseowners be expected to see it when you couldn't?

That's a good question for the jury. You can risk trial or just offer a settlement.

I think I'd roll the dice with someone waiting 6 months to bring it up.

It's not unusual to wait 6+ months to bring a PI lawsuit. You want to get as many medical issues resolved and ensure nothing else comes up. Can't really send a demand letter until you know how much the medical bills add up.

[Anonymous]

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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.

You aren’t litigious but you took photos and the names of witnesses?

Come on, now.

You people are all terrible readers and paranoid. The pictures were just social and the ice isn’t in it. The house is though, and multiple witnesses who can speak to my having fallen right afterwards in front of that house.

The pictures prove nothing. Your problem is the condition of the sidewalk. And you can't prove that they didn't maintain it carefully. Maybe they can say you were a drunk idiot who didn't watch where they were going. Nobody else in your party managed to slip on this deadly ice, right? Just you?

It was a small patch and since we were walking across a sidewalk which is something you only do once, by definition I was the only one to slip on it, bc it was in my path and no one else’s. I probably want the only person to slip on it that day though. The wannabe lawyers of DCUM really are none too bright it seems.

Why were you walking across a sidewalk? Into someone'e yard? Into the street? Why haven't you answered what time of day this was and whether alcohol was involved?

You people are terrible! But I’ll answer: 11am, no alcohol, it was a townhouse and the sidewalk was outside of it, I wasn’t trespassing on anyone’s property and where I live the property owner is responsible for clearing the sidewalk in front of their house. It’s coming up now bc I had no idea I had any recourse until someone asked me recently if I pursued it, it had not even occurred to me. Happy now? Jesus.

Townhouses aren’t very wide. You’ll have a hard time proving you were in front of one particular house with no photo of the ice. You might have better luck if there is an HOA that maintains the community’s sidewalks.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

You aren’t litigious but you took photos and the names of witnesses?

Come on, now.

You people are all terrible readers and paranoid. The pictures were just social and the ice isn’t in it. The house is though, and multiple witnesses who can speak to my having fallen right afterwards in front of that house.

The pictures prove nothing. Your problem is the condition of the sidewalk. And you can't prove that they didn't maintain it carefully. Maybe they can say you were a drunk idiot who didn't watch where they were going. Nobody else in your party managed to slip on this deadly ice, right? Just you?

It was a small patch and since we were walking across a sidewalk which is something you only do once, by definition I was the only one to slip on it, bc it was in my path and no one else’s. I probably want the only person to slip on it that day though. The wannabe lawyers of DCUM really are none too bright it seems.

So, if it was that small, isolated, and impossible to see when you were right on top of it, why should the houseowners be expected to see it when you couldn't?

Because it is their responsibility to keep the sidewalk clear of hazards for pedestrians. Had they salted it would not be there.

What if you slip and fall while crossing the street? Who are you going to sue?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

You aren’t litigious but you took photos and the names of witnesses?

Come on, now.

You people are all terrible readers and paranoid. The pictures were just social and the ice isn’t in it. The house is though, and multiple witnesses who can speak to my having fallen right afterwards in front of that house.

The pictures prove nothing. Your problem is the condition of the sidewalk. And you can't prove that they didn't maintain it carefully. Maybe they can say you were a drunk idiot who didn't watch where they were going. Nobody else in your party managed to slip on this deadly ice, right? Just you?

It was a small patch and since we were walking across a sidewalk which is something you only do once, by definition I was the only one to slip on it, bc it was in my path and no one else’s. I probably want the only person to slip on it that day though. The wannabe lawyers of DCUM really are none too bright it seems.

So, if it was that small, isolated, and impossible to see when you were right on top of it, why should the houseowners be expected to see it when you couldn't?

Because it is their responsibility to keep the sidewalk clear of hazards for pedestrians. Had they salted it would not be there.

Oh yeah, please sue. Go with that. It's a winner for sure.

Please update with news of all your millions.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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.

You aren’t litigious but you took photos and the names of witnesses?

Come on, now.

You people are all terrible readers and paranoid. The pictures were just social and the ice isn’t in it. The house is though, and multiple witnesses who can speak to my having fallen right afterwards in front of that house.

The pictures prove nothing. Your problem is the condition of the sidewalk. And you can't prove that they didn't maintain it carefully. Maybe they can say you were a drunk idiot who didn't watch where they were going. Nobody else in your party managed to slip on this deadly ice, right? Just you?

It was a small patch and since we were walking across a sidewalk which is something you only do once, by definition I was the only one to slip on it, bc it was in my path and no one else’s. I probably want the only person to slip on it that day though. The wannabe lawyers of DCUM really are none too bright it seems.

Why were you walking across a sidewalk? Into someone'e yard? Into the street? Why haven't you answered what time of day this was and whether alcohol was involved?

You people are terrible! But I’ll answer: 11am, no alcohol, it was a townhouse and the sidewalk was outside of it, I wasn’t trespassing on anyone’s property and where I live the property owner is responsible for clearing the sidewalk in front of their house. It’s coming up now bc I had no idea I had any recourse until someone asked me recently if I pursued it, it had not even occurred to me. Happy now? Jesus.

That's really obnoxious when you can gather in front of your house and you did it in front of your neighbors house.

[Anonymous]

If I'm driving and get into an accident caused by ice on the road, can I sue the city, county, or state for not removing snow on the road? Would I have a case? Or this works only on the sidewalk with homeowners? What if it is the sidewalk in front of a public building? I'm assuming the city or county is responsible for removing ice. Can I sue them?

[Anonymous]

I'm really struggling with this one. black ice can't be seen- that is why it is called black ice. By your own admission, the homeowners did clear their sidewalk to the point where you felt safe enough to walk and take fun pictures. Yet, you want to sue the homeowners for not seeing the black ice that you yourself did not see? And you don't see this as just being an accident? In what way were the homeowners negligent?

Are you also suing every other home that had black ice that day? And how are you proving that it happened in front of that house and through negligence? Your friends?

It happened. It's over. You're back at work. Sometimes shitty things happen and we just have to move on. But making a big deal for the homeowners just seems so wrong and spiteful of you.

[Anonymous]

This sounds like “an act of God” and if you couldn’t see the black ice neither could the home owner thus relieving them of their responsibility of clearing snow/ice.