It is being reported that in July 2007, Margaret Malinasky of Royal Oak was carrying her infant granddaughter while walking along a residential sidewalk when she tripped on a raised portion of the sidewalk.   The incident reportedly caused her to break two toes and displace others.   Ms. Malinasky later filed a lawsuit against the city of Royal Oak claiming that the city was negligent in its maintenance of the sidewalk.   While the severity of her injuries and resultant impact on her life is unknown, a case evaluation panel valued the claim at $83,000.   The city did not pay her that amount, however, it is being reported that the city of Royal Oak has agreed to pay her approximately $49,000 to settle the case and avoid the necessity of going to trial without admitting fault.  

Trip and fall or slip and fall accidents fall under the category of premises liability claims in the field of personal injury law.  Premises liability claimsinvolve those accidents and injuries that occur on another’s property due to the property owner’s negligence in maintaining property grounds or in taking reasonable caution to ensure the safety of customers, tenants or visitors.   Malls, hotels, amusement parks, restaurants, apartment buildings, homes, nightclubs and bars are just a few of the types of place that a trip and fall or slip and fall accident may occur.

At Freedman & Freedman, we represent clients in all types of trip and fall and slip and fall accident claims throughout Detroit, Troy, Rochester Hills, Southfield, Dearborn, Westland, Sterling Heights and more.   Talk to a Detroit trip and fall lawyerat our firm today to learn more about your legal rights and what responsibility the property owner may have had in your particular case.   With our help, you may be able to recover significant financial compensation for your injuries, including for medical care, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.

Contact a Detroit slip and fall lawyerat Freedman & Freedman today!