Manhattan 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 an 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 pothole accident lawyer at Hochheiser Hochheiser & Inwood LLP to determine if you have a case against the city or the owner of the building.
Pothole Injuries in New York
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 Manhattan pothole accident lawyer at HH&I, 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 with all types of injury cases, the HH&I 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 Pothole Accident Attorney
at Hochheiser Hochheiser & Inwood LLP. We can also provide legal assistance if your accident occurred in Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn, Nassau County and Westchester County.