Wheelchair Pothole Accident Injury Lawyer

When you envision the location of a pothole, you likely think of a city street and the hazards of these obstructions in crosswalks. However, that is only one of many places where pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and wheelchair users could encounter a hazardous pothole. Anyplace with paved surfaces, they could discover the surface has been damaged and include a dangerous pothole. Be alert to these safety concerns on:

• City and private sidewalks
• Walking paths or paved nature trails in city or private parks and green spaces
• In alleyways, private roads, or driveways
• At office parks, medical facilities, apartment complexes, or sports venues
• Parking lots or sidewalks of city, state, or federally-owned buildings
• Alone parking spaces at the side of city streets

In most cases, the property owner is ultimately liable for the care of their property and any hazards within the space. So, a property owner is likely liable for any harm caused by a pothole. However, there can be other parties who share the liability of pothole damage, such as:

• A contractor who was hired to repair the potholes but failed to complete the work
• Anyone who damaged the paved surface and was responsible for repairing it, such as a landscape company or snow removal contractor who caused the damage
• A property management company charged with overseeing the space
• A maintenance company who was responsible for the care and repair of the property

Please know that as a victim of a wheelchair pothole injury accident, this information is only to help you understand the value of hiring DTLA Law Group to handle your case. You do not need to worry about discovering who was responsible for causing the damage to the pavement or charged with repairing it. Your legal team at DTLA Law Group, who is experienced in handling wheelchair pothole injury accident lawsuits, will determine this vital information and advise you of whom should be held accountable for the harm and losses you suffered.

It is vital for you to understand the legal obligation of property owners and their staff to protect the general public’s safety when visiting their property. Premises liability explains the guidelines property owners and staff must follow related to building code and routine maintenance. Duty of care defines the actions required by the staff when a safety hazard is found on the property during an inspection or is reported by a guest of the property.

It states that the staff must provide at least the same level of action as would be taken by the average prudent person facing the same issue. In addition, the steps to correct or eliminate the problem must be taken swiftly. For example, if you find a pothole in your home’s sidewalk, you would repair it or block off the area immediately to ensure no one suffers an injury accident. This is how the average person would react and what is required under a duty of care.

If a property staff fails to act within these simple standards, they can be deemed negligent in their duty of care. Furthermore, if their negligence is later found to have contributed to or caused a patron’s injuries, the property owner can be held liable for the losses and expenses of the victim due to their injuries. If you feel that staff negligence played a role in your wheelchair pothole accident injuries, please reach out to DTLA Law Group today to discuss the facts of the incident and your injuries. Our staff can be contacted 24/7 to discuss this matter.

All victims of personal injuries must know that there are no predetermined compensation values for specific injuries or injury accidents. Instead, the legal system works diligently to evaluate the actual losses and expenses incurred by each victim to ensure they are fully and fairly compensated for the harm they sustain. Working closely with your DTLA Law Group legal team, you will compile all supporting documentation for the expenses and losses caused by your wheelchair pothole injury incident. The items that are typically classified as allowable costs include but are not always limited to:

• The replacement cost of any personal property that was damaged or destroyed in the wheelchair pothole injury incident
• Your lost income if the injuries sustained in the incident prevent you from working until you are fully healed or if you miss work to attend medical care related to the wheelchair pothole incident injuries
• All legal costs associated with the preparation, filing, and litigating of your personal injury lawsuit
• All current and projected future medical care costs for treatment and rehabilitation of the injuries caused in the wheelchair pothole injury accident

If the injuries sustained in the incident will require a lengthy recovery time, it is common for the victim to seek added compensation for their pain and suffering. Because this is not a documented amount, your DTLA Law Group wheelchair pothole injury lawyer will offer guidance in selecting a fair and reasonable amount. They will base their information on recently resolved cases with similar injuries and recovery processes to ensure you secure the most robust compensation possible for all you have endured.

The Statute of Limitations provides two years to file a personal injury lawsuit in most cases; the time begins on the date of the injury incident, and the time limit is strictly enforced. There are very limited exceptions to this time frame that provide a victim with added time to file a claim once the Statute of Limitations has expired. It is also vital to understand that when the property owner or the responsible party is a government entity or agency, such as a city or town that owned the municipal library when the incident occurred, the time to file your claim is decreased to only six months from the date of the injuries. Please contact DTLA Law Group to learn more about the time needed to prepare and file your claim to ensure you do not miss this opportunity.

When you hire DTLA Law Group to represent you in your wheelchair pothole injury lawsuit, you never need to be concerned about how you will afford upfront legal fees or expenses. Our firm only gets paid for our work and investment in your case once it is completed and you have the compensation needed to cover your legal costs. Sadly, many victims of personal injuries never get the money that they deserve because they cannot afford upfront legal fees and think they have no way to pursue a lawsuit without first paying their lawyer. Our firm eliminates that challenge and added financial stress.

Finally, you owe us nothing if DTLA Law Group fails to win your lawsuit and deliver the compensation you need to cover your legal costs and expenses. This pledge demonstrates our dedication to putting our client’s needs first and our confidence in winning each lawsuit we handle. Please make time to contact DTLA Law Group at your earliest opportunity to discuss your ability to file a lawsuit to secure the compensation owed to you for the expenses caused by your wheelchair pothole accident.

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