New York Personal Injury Attorney
New York City Personal Injury Lawyer Law Firm Profile Attorney Profiles Case Results Common Questions Contact Us
 
Personal Injury Overview
Why Hire an Attorney?
Bicycle / Scooter Accidents
Bus Accidents
Car Accidents
Catastrophic Injuries
Construction Accidents
Defective Products
Hit and Run
Motorcycle Accidents
Pedestrian Knockdown
Police Assault Cases
Pothole Accidents
Premises Liability
Taxi Accidents
Truck Accidents
Wrongful Death

NYC Pothole Accident Attorney

Pothole Accidents in New York City

Potholes are formed as the roadway or sidewalk material slowly starts to break away, eventually leaving a hole. In colder climates, such as New York, water can seep into the already cracked pavement. When the water freezes, the expansion causes more damage to the area. The larger they get, the more dangerous potholes can be to pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.

If your wheel is caught in a pothole, it can damage your wheel and suspension or it could even cause you to temporarily lose control of your vehicle, which could result in a car accident. When a pothole is on a city street or on a sidewalk in front of city-owned property, the municipality is generally responsible for such repairs. Certain sidewalks, however, are supposed to be maintained by the private owner of the building the sidewalk abuts.

If you or a loved one has been injured due to improper road or sidewalk maintenance resulting in a pothole, you can speak with a New York City personal injury lawyer at Hochheiser & Hochheiser LLP to determine if you have a case against the city or the owner of the building.

Pothole Injuries in NYC

An injury resulting from a pothole accident can be very serious. If the pothole resulted in a trip and fall accident, you could suffer from the following types of injuries:

If you are involved in a pothole accident in the street while in a moving vehicle, the injuries can be much more varied, especially if the incident results in a collision. You might have injuries such as:

  • Whiplash
  • Neck injuries
  • Back injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries (resulting in paralysis)
  • Internal organ damage

With the help of a NYC pothole accident lawyer at our firm, you can recover damages for your injuries. It can be difficult to file a suit against the city. You can benefit from the help of an experienced personal injury attorney who has worked with these types of cases before. With over 80 years combined experience in New York City with all types of injury cases, our lawyers have the know-how and aggressive attitude that you deserve to enhance your chances of success.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a pothole accident, contact a New York City pothole accident attorney at our firm today.

Instant Callback
Personal Injury Blog
15 Maiden Lane, Suite 1500; New York, NY 10038

Attorney Web Design

The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.

Address: 15 Maiden Lane, Suite 1500 New York, New York 10038 Phone: (888) 387-9024