Can i sue for falling on ice at my apartment?

Question

I WAS going to my car and slipped on patched of ice and bruised my leg. can i sue my landlord because there was no ice melt on the ice and my son got hurt because i was holding him. and i contacted my landlord and he has not gotten back to me. What should i do

Josh

Answer 1

The landlord is responsible for maintenance of the property, so should be making sure the sidewalks are free of ice. This happened to my sister, and she got a settlement from the property owners. So yes, you can sue.

Answer 2

The only way you would be able to successfully sue the landlord is if you have proof that the landlord previously knew of the condition, or if he did not know, that he was unreasonably unaware (i.e., it had been icy for days or weeks and was in an area in which he frequented). See 1995 ruling by the Supreme Court of Missouri: Carter v. Kinney, 896 S.W.2d 926 (holding that where ice formed on the walkway and the tenant slipped and broke his leg, the landlord had no duty to protect the tenant from unknown dangerous conditions).

Answer 3

That's ridiculous. I'm sure at one time in your life someone potentially COULD sue you too. People choose not to because they are decent people. A bruise?? Please. And if your son was actually hurt you wouldn't have even had to mention your bruise. Why don't you actually work for money instead of looking for a free ride? Anyway, since you rent your apartment it is actually your home..If the landlord didn't specify something in writing promising that at any given moment there would be salt in case of it getting cold in the winter, I think you're out of luck...and probably out of an apt too. I bruised my leg when I hit it on my coffee table...maybe I should sue the coffee table company.....Please. You should be ashamed of yourself. Get some morals and a job.

Answer 4

Yeah you can sue, but how about you be more cautious on walking on ice. I have slept on ice numerous times and had bruises and never even considered suing anybody over a bruise, how would you feel if this happened to you if somebody hurt themselves on your property? That is, if you ever become a property owner.
So quit belly aching about a simple bruise, because you are part of the problem in America, you want money, without the hard work.

Answer 5

Unless you or your son are seriously hurt I wouldn't go through the hassle!!! Don't just sue to sue unless you have serious physical and emotional trouble. You landlord can't be held responsible for every inch of the street that isn't de-iced! It's an accident; neither his or ur fault. Hope this helps!

Answer 6

why not take responsibility for your actions instead? it was an icy day and you knew. you could have added ice melt to the area before you took your son outside. you could have walked more carefully. you could have worn better shoes for the weather.
the ice was not put there maliciously by your landlord. why is it his fault?

Answer 7

Why would you sue over a bruise? People like you make me sick. Go get a job if you need money and stop harassing those who aren't trying to rip off the hard working.

Learn some grammar while you're at it.

Answer 8

i'd call a lawyer and ask him/her. my mother sprained her ankle on a crack in the stairs at a red roof inn, and we sued. it may fall under lax maintenence

Answer 9

only for your medical bills...how much did that bruise cost you...or did you bang your head as well

Answer 10

it is possible that you can
contact a lawer for free advise