Can I Sue for Trip and Fall Caused by Trash in the Street?</1h>

Sanitation is a service that we don’t really think about, aside from taking out the trash for pickup during the week. But there is a fine-tuned system of many moving parts that have to do with trash removal. When the system breaks down and garbage is not removed on a regular basis, it is a direct threat to people’s health and well-being. First and foremost, there are issues of sanitation, like garbage odors and vermin infestations, particularly from insects, mice, and rats. However, the accumulating trash can also spill out onto streets and sidewalks and cause people to fall down.

Trash in the street can be blamed on multiple entities, including the city’s sanitation department. Government agencies can fail in their duty of care to the public due to understaffing, poor management, and inadequate hiring / training practices. On the other hand, it may be individual property owners that are careless about how and when they put out the trash, or the type of trash they put out on the curb. In essence, their failure to comply with city ordinances regarding trash removal may be the reason why someone is injured from a trip and fall.

If you or your loved one sustained bodily harm from a fall-related accident, contact our law firm immediately. We have a dedicated team of trip and fall lawsuit attorneys who are ready to fight for you and the compensation you deserve. Don’t hesitate to call and schedule a free case evaluation if you fell down from tripping over garbage in the street.

I Tripped over Trash in the Street – Can I Sue?

You may have grounds to sue for tripping over garbage in the street that was not properly secured or removed in a timely manner by a public or private entity.

Accumulation of trash and delayed pickups are an on-going problem in many communities, particularly in downtown areas and densely populated cities. These piles of trash are undeniable eyesores that smell awful, but they are also hazards that can result in slip and fall and trip and fall accidents.

Many of these accidents are due to government liability, like the city’s sanitation department not picking up garbage according to schedule. Or, there is carelessness by the city employees that pick up the trash, and as a result, debris can end up falling out of the truck and on to the street or sidewalk. Or, you may see one or more trash bags falling out from the back of a garbage truck, but the workers are not paying attention. If the bag splits open, the trash that comes spilling out can end up all over the street.

The other party that can be blamed for these incidents is a property owner, whether they own a residence or commercial property. Owners may put out trash on the curb on days and times that they are not supposed to. They may also use bags that are not appropriate for large amounts of trash, or put out loose trash that should be in bags. We have also come across incidents of people putting out piles of garbage bags and leaving virtually no room for people to walk by safely. This is another form of negligence by property owners that can serve as the foundation for a trip and fall on trash lawsuit.

At the end of the day, knowing who you can sue for a trip and fall requires a thorough examination of your accident. With that in mind, contact the trip and fall injury experts of Kenmore as soon as possible.

Injuries from a Fall Accident

Tripping over something and falling down seems like an ordinary event, but these accidents are associated with serious injuries. Fall accidents are the leading cause of accidental deaths worldwide, especially for the elderly. If you are hurt from a trip and accident, please seek medical care immediately, as you may be dealing with one of more of the following:

• Tailbone fracture
• Concussion and other kinds of brain injury
• Broken hip
• Shoulder dislocation
• Herniated disc
• Torn ligaments and tendons
• Injury to the neck or spinal cord
• Loss of teeth or broken teeth
• Sprains in the wrists or ankles
• Nerve damage
• Paralysis
• Chronic pain (complex regional pain syndrome)

This is not a complete list of the ailments that can you can end up with, but they illustrate the serious nature of these accidents and why compensation is so important to the recovery process. Thus, it’s essential to file a trip and fall claim as soon as possible with help from one of our attorneys.

How Long You have to Sue the City for an Accident

All government liability claims have a deadline of 6 months from when the accident occurred. Considering the limited time you have, we suggest that you contact us right away to initiate a fall accident injury claim. You can count on us to gather the necessary evidence and put together a strong and solid case for how they city failed in its duty of care to you. We will also talk to you about what happens to your claim once it’s received by the city and how to proceed with a lawsuit if the city rejects your demand for compensation.

Deadline to File a Lawsuit against a Property Owner

The process of suing a home or business owner is very different that filing a claim against the government. For one thing, you have 2 years to file a claim for injuries caused by a private entity, like the owner of a store or restaurant. The statute of limitations starts from the date of the accident, or the date of being diagnosed with an injury resulting from the accident. This is just one of many things to know about a lawsuit for negligence by a property owner, so contact our law firm to learn about your rights and legal options during a free consultation.

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With nothing to lose, we hope you will take this opportunity to contact us and talk to a lawyer who can sue for a trip and fall accident caused by trash in the street. Our legal team looks forward to representing you and being a part of your journey to recovery.