I broke my ankle outside my office... stepping i a hole in the landscaping... who should be responsible... property owner, company i work for
2007-09-14 07:45:10 · 11 answers · asked by happygolcky75 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I was taking out the trash... And my office is not is in a small town... There is no sidewalk to the dumpster... I am far from being a clutz... Have a trash bag in my hand wearing tennis shoes... Does not mean someone is a clutz... Just doing her job...
2007-09-14 09:16:11 · update #1
The property owner would be responsible.
2007-09-14 07:47:49 · answer #1 · answered by Mary B 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
The person responsible for maintaining the landscaping might be the property owner or it might the company you work for, or it might be both. It depends on the contract between them.
But just because there was a hole in the landscaping, that doesn't mean someone else is responsible for your injury. When we walk on natural surfaces, we assume the risk that there will be natural hazards such as rocks, thorns and brambles, holes, etc.
Further, if there was a sidewalk, but you were not on it, and you stepped in a hole in the landscaping, you may be responsible for your own injuries.
2007-09-14 07:54:24 · answer #2 · answered by raichasays 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Property Owner
2007-09-14 07:56:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you say stepping in a hole in the landscaping - that's not the same as stepping in a hole in the pavement or on broken paving. If it's a hole on a grassy bank, it's probably you who's responsible ... was there the option of walking on a path? If so and you chose not to, it's your own fault, but if there was no path and you had to cross the 'landscaping' and there was no sign warning you of the hole and you think it should reasonably have been noticed by the landowner, then it's possibly their responsibility.
Either way, best and only way for you to know for definite is to contact a solicitor and ask. Take photos of the hole if you can.
2007-09-14 08:02:48 · answer #4 · answered by Louisa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That would be the property owner, but if they can show that your injury was caused in part due to your own negligence, you may not be able to collect at all. It depends on the laws of your state. Check the Yellow Pages and see if you can find a lawyer that will give you a free initial consultation. They'll be able to tell you whether you have a case.
2007-09-14 07:49:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I badly sprained my ankle about 3 weeks ago. I was in a hurry going down the stairs, lost my balance and landed on a bad side of my left foot, causing my left ankle to be stretched going on the inside. The first 48 hours were excruciating and the pain was un-believable. I've never had a serious ankle injury before.
So I immediately treated it using the RICE method. The following day, the bruising and swelling were so horrible. I found out that I got a second degree sprain and immediately panicked after that. I had a football game on that week and it been looking forward to it because I've been training for rt. I had teammates that had similar injuries and it took them months to fully recover, some of them stopped playing altogether. So I kinda had a short-term depression because I can't imagine myself not being able to run and play sports anymore.
Because I was so desperate to recover again, I contacted a lot of people that I know who do sports and asked them if they had similar injuries. One friend of mine, from the boy's football team in my university, told me about H.E.M. Ankle Rehab. I got a copy 4 days after I got injured. I immediately read and followed what was instructed and felt improvement on the first day. I was able to walk a bit, but I was in pain.
A couple of days after that, the swelling and bruising were subsid-ing significantly and on the fourth day, I was walking comfortably again. Although I've had felt a bit of stiffness, I continued doing what was instructed. My sister was surprised that I have recovered this fast. I told her about this book and was shocked on how effective the procedures were. I'm just so happy that this book was shared to me and how effective it is.
Heal your ankle fully & fast?
2016-05-18 00:12:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on what you were doing at the time. If you were engaged in business for your employer, then it is a work comp issue. If you were on your way to or from work, then your recourse would be whom ever owns the property.
Did you report the injury to your employer ? ( I assume the found out from the scream of pain!!) You should speak with a local attorney as to what you should do. If someone's negligence caused you harm, they are responsible.
2007-09-14 07:53:14 · answer #7 · answered by hensleyclaw 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The property owner carries the property insurance, so you can go that route. BUT, if the employer rents and is required to carry renter's insurance, then you may have to claim it through the employer.
2007-09-14 07:53:17 · answer #8 · answered by TheMrs44012 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say the building owner. Problem may arise as to why you were not on a sidewalk if available.
2007-09-14 07:49:18 · answer #9 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why were you walking thru the landscaping?
2007-09-14 07:49:27 · answer #10 · answered by T 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋