Flawed Sidewalk in Granite City, Illinois Leads to Costly Personal Injury Lawsuit.

The Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates is a firm comprised of highly-skilled personal injury lawyers with over 25 years of experience and an outstanding track record for recovering millions of dollars for our injured clients.  Our Boston, Massachusetts slip and fall injury lawyers will work tirelessly to get you the money compensation you deserve.  Please call 617-787-3700 or email info@gilhoylaw.com, 24/7, for your free and confidential consultation.

On June 28, 2013, Wanda Carmack was walking on a sidewalk between O’Hare and Erin Streets in Granite City, Illinois.  The sidewalk was severely cracked and overgrown with grass.  Unable to see the height differences between the broken slabs of concrete, Mrs. Carmack tripped and fell onto the sidewalk.  She suffered injuries as a result of her fall.

With her husband Donald, Mrs. Carmack filed a personal injury lawsuit in the Madison County Circuit Court against Granite City.  The Carmack’s lawsuit alleges that the city was negligent in its maintainence and repair of the sidewalk where she suffered her injury.  The city is also being accused of: allowing grass to grow, which hid the difference in elevation; failing to eliminate the height differences; ignoring prior complaints about the condition of the sidewalk; and failing to mark the area with signs warning pedestrians of the hazard.

The Carmacks are seeking $50,000 in damages to cover the costs of medical expenses and pain and suffering, among other damages.

Slip and fall accidents are often compensable in the eyes of the law because they are generally preventable.  Cities, towns and municipalities, as well as other property owners, owe a duty to pedestrians to maintain their sidewalks, walkways, paths and roadways in a safe condition.  When they fail to eliminate potential hazards, they may be held liable for any injuries or lasting effects that follow.

If you or a loved one have fallen and suffered injuries as a result of negligence, you may be entitled to significant money damages.  For a free and confidential consultation regarding your potential claim, please contact our Boston, MA slip and fall accident attorneys 24/7 at 617-787-3700.  We will work efficiently and effectively in pursuing your claim.  Your needs are our top priority!

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