If I slipped on the front walkway of my apartment complex, can I sue?
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If I slipped on the front walkway of my apartment complex, can I sue?
There is a leak and there has been standing water there for some time. We have complained about it to the management company who has done nothing.
Asked on May 6, 2018 under Personal Injury, New York
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
In order to be able to sue for a personal injury, there must be a harm that was suffered due to the negligence or intentional act of another. However, in your case you didn't state what, if any, injuries you suffered as a result of your fall. So whether or not their was negligence, you may not be able to successfully sue. However, assuming that you were hurt, then based on its prior knowledge of the condition, you can prove that there was in fact negligence on the complex's part. In this instance they were put on notice of the leaky pipe and by its inaction to remedy the situation it failed to exercise a reasonable standard of care . In other words, you can probably make out a winning case. At this point you can meet with a personal injury attorney; a consultation of this type is typically free.
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