Maryland Slip And Fall Legal Questions

The building management compnaies (if the parking lot was part of a shopping center or commerical building) are usualy the one respsonble for maintaining the parking facilites.  You say the walking surface was "community".  That definition could have a number of meanings....It could mean that an HOA is resposnbile for thier upkeep or any number of individuals or companies depending on the particualr facts. Once you determine who is legally or contractually respsonsible for maintaining the sidewalk, you would talk to them.  Normally, you could make a claim for any damages you may have suffered against any insuance they might have for such enventualites.  If there is no insuance, you may have to seek compenstation thruohg some other means.  ... Read More

It is not too late to seek legal recouse against Giant for your slip and fall.  Maryland has a three-year statute of limitations.  You should immediately seek medical treatment for the injuries.  It would be helpful if the doctor could, in the medical records, rule out any cause other than the slip and fall.  Keep copies of your medical bills, and keep a diary of the pain and suffering you are experiencing.  Afterwards, you should immediately contact a personal injury attorney in Baltimore, Maryland.  My firm can help if the slip and fall occurred in Maryland.... Read More

Contact a local personal injury attorney. There is probably a state statute that provides the public park with various immunities for this kind of accident, but you need to speak to a Maryland attorney who is familiar with that state's statutory law who can discuss the facts of your case and determine whether you have a viable cause of action.  Personal injury attorneys work on a contingent fee basis, which means they only get paid out of the proceeds of the lawsuit if you win. They provide free initial consultations. Sometimes an attorney will ask you to pay a "retainer" to cover the some of the expenses of a case, this is an issue that varies from office to office.  Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com  Skype: john_ratkowitz Web: www.starrgern.com... Read More