Legal Question in Personal Injury in Iowa

I was walking and tripped on a bad section of sidewalk. What are my legal options. This happened in front of a private residence. I saw a doctor. I have a broken rib, a broken wrist, and a broken front tooth. I am getting a replacement tooth.


Asked on 10/03/11, 9:37 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

It depends on who's responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the sidewalk, and that may depend on what city or county you live in. If the homeowner is responsible you need to get an attorney and file a claim against the homeowner's insurance, if you can prove that's where you got your injuries.

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Answered on 10/05/11, 12:29 pm
Stephen Lombardi Lombardi Law Firm

Many cities and towns have standards that define �a bad section of the sidewalk�. The adjacent homeowner�s insurance company will probably cover your claim. Contact the owner of the adjacent property.

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Answered on 10/08/11, 6:26 am


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