Sidewalk Accident Lawyer
Torrance, CA
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Injured on a Dangerous Roadway or Sidewalk?
If an individual is injured on public property due to negligence, the government might be held responsible for the damages incurred. The Torrance, California premises liability attorney Vince Xu and our legal team have extensive experience handling such cases against the owners of hazardous and defective roadways, sidewalks, and public spaces. This includes both private entities like shopping centers and public entities or government bodies such as Caltrans, Los Angeles County, and others.
Serious injuries from slip-and-fall incidents often occur on dangerous roadways and sidewalks. Common causes of these accidents include:
- Pedestrian injuries
- Slippery or uneven sidewalks, cobblestones, or pavement
- Potholes
- Hazards from road resurfacing
- Steeply sloped driveways
- Slippery floors or floor coverings
- Spilled oil, grease, water, other liquids, or food
- Uneven stairs or inadequate stair railings
- Tree roots, cords, or wires on the ground
- Obstructed store aisles
- Falling objects
- Hazards from bridge construction, including falling debris
- Unsafe balconies or railings
- Poor lighting
Public roadways are owned and maintained by Caltrans (The California Department of Transportation) or by county or local governments. In some cases, roads, sidewalks, and public spaces are owned by one entity but maintained by another. Legal actions against such powerful opponents are often complex and costly and should only be managed by attorneys with substantial experience, like Vince Xu and our team.
Torrance, CA Dangerous Roadways/Sidewalk Injuries Lawyer
Vince Xu is a seasoned personal injury attorney and is dedicated to securing justice and compensation for clients affected by negligence. We provide compassionate, personalized attention throughout the legal process. Contact us today for top-tier legal representation.
Million-Dollar Verdicts and Settlements in Torrance, CA Public Property Injury Cases
Vince Xu and his team have secured millions of dollars in compensation for clients injured due to hazardous and defective roadways, sidewalks, and public spaces.
The Law in Dangerous Roadway Cases
The government is typically immune from liability for roadway design defects if the design was approved by a government body, unless it can be proven that changes in conditions or usage have made the original design unsafe. This immunity can also be challenged if it can be shown that the roadway design or condition posed a danger to an unsuspecting motorist who reasonably believed, based on signage or other conditions, that the roadway was safe.
Additionally, the government is generally immune from claims that it should have installed a traffic sign or signal at a particular intersection or to warn of a specific roadway feature. This means that the absence of a sign or signal alone is not considered negligent. However, this immunity can be overturned if it can be demonstrated that the layout, usage, and information provided to drivers created a hidden danger for a careful motorist.
Contact Our Premises Liability Lawyers in Torrance, California Promptly
If you are injured due to a dangerous condition on public property, such as a defect in a public roadway, it is crucial to act quickly. The statute of limitations requires filing a claim within six months of the injury, or you may lose the right to seek compensation.
It’s important to photograph the hazardous condition as soon as possible after an accident or collision, as conditions may change or be repaired, causing critical evidence to be lost. When taking photos of roadway conditions, ensure that you do not put yourself in traffic or danger. Always have someone to assist you and only work from a safe location. Attorney Vince Xu and our team can also go to the scene to take photographs on your behalf. Reach out to our lawyers online or call 310-848-5054 for a free case evaluation.
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