Our client was chasing after his young child on a public sidewalk when a construction defect turned a routine parental moment into an injury. While running along what should have been a safe pedestrian walkway, our client encountered a hazardous construction area where the sidewalk surface was elevated approximately four inches above the surrounding pavement, creating a dangerous trap for unsuspecting pedestrians.
The defective construction work, related to the recent underground gas line installation, left an improperly finished and uneven surface around the gas line lid. This created a hazardous condition with approximately four inches of elevation difference that caused our client’s foot to roll violently when stepping down from the elevated surface, resulting in multiple serious fractures.
Clear Evidence of Municipal Negligence and Construction Defects
This case represents a clear violation of municipal duties to maintain safe sidewalk conditions for pedestrians. The construction company was found negligent of the following:
- Improper finishing of the sidewalk surface around the gas line installation
- Failure to restore the sidewalk to a safe, level condition after construction
- Creation of an approximately four-inch elevation difference poses a serious hazard
- Inadequate safety measures during and after construction activities
Some of the ongoing dangerous conditions included:
- Sidewalk defect remains unfixed despite known hazard
- Continued threat to public safety for other pedestrians
- Failure to remediate a known hazardous condition
The Hidden Dangers of Construction Defects
This case demonstrates that even routine activities like chasing after a child can result in serious injuries when municipalities fail to properly maintain sidewalk infrastructure. The combination of multiple foot fractures, delayed healing, and extended treatment shows how construction defects can cause long-lasting complications.
The dangerous sidewalk condition’s unfixed status emphasizes the need for municipal accountability and prompt remediation of known hazards to protect public safety.
Protecting Pedestrians from Dangerous Construction Conditions
Premises liability cases involving dangerous sidewalk conditions require immediate legal action to ensure cities properly maintain safe pedestrian infrastructure. Construction projects that create hazardous elevation changes must be properly remediated to prevent serious injuries to innocent pedestrians.
Our legal team understands the serious consequences of negligence and the unique challenges faced by working parents whose injuries affect their ability to provide for their families. We are committed to holding cities accountable for maintaining safe sidewalk conditions.
This case highlights:
- Serious consequences of improper construction finishing
- Need for proper inspection and approval of construction work
- Protection for families using public sidewalks
If you or a loved one has been injured by a dangerous sidewalk condition or construction defect, our experienced legal team is here to help. We will thoroughly investigate the negligence, document the hazardous conditions, and fight for the full compensation you deserve under premises liability law.
Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your sidewalk injury case and learn about your legal rights against municipal entities.
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