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Injury from Tripping over Manhole Cover

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Macro

Junior Member
Paramount, California -

My 75 year old dad tripped over a manhole cover in the middle of a residential street and injured his leg. The manhole cover was not level with the street, it rose almost 2 inches above street level.

After falling, he was immediatly taken to the hospital to receive medical treatment. His leg is not broken, but extremely sore. There were also witnesses to the incident who helped him.

Is the city liable for this? If so, what steps should be taken to receive compensation, if any.

Thank you!
 


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seniorjudge

Guest
Macro said:
Paramount, California -

My 75 year old dad tripped over a manhole cover in the middle of a residential street and injured his leg. The manhole cover was not level with the street, it rose almost 2 inches above street level.

After falling, he was immediatly taken to the hospital to receive medical treatment. His leg is not broken, but extremely sore. There were also witnesses to the incident who helped him.

Is the city liable for this? If so, what steps should be taken to receive compensation, if any.

Thank you!
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Why was your dad walking in the middle of the street and how long has that manhole cover been that way?
 
R

rmet4nzkx

Senior Member
Was ther road surface fepair exposing the utility access?
Here are the lists of utilities with which to place a claim.
Water
Paramount Water Company
(562) 220-2018

Electricity
Southern California Edison
(800) 655-4555

Natural Gas
(800) 427-2200

Cable TV
Comcast
(888) 255-5789

Telephone
SBC
(800) 310-2355

And numbers to public safety and works
Public Safety (562) 220-2002
Public Safety Fax (562) 220-2009

Public Works (562) 220-2020
Public Works Fax (562) 220-2105
 
J

jity

Member
Was sidewalks availible - is this a normal crosswalk? He would be lucky to have his injuries paid for by the city and it is doubtfull that he will receive any more.
 
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BelizeBreeze

Senior Member
Macro said:
Paramount, California -

My 75 year old dad tripped over a manhole cover in the middle of a residential street and injured his leg. The manhole cover was not level with the street, it rose almost 2 inches above street level.

After falling, he was immediatly taken to the hospital to receive medical treatment. His leg is not broken, but extremely sore. There were also witnesses to the incident who helped him.

Is the city liable for this? If so, what steps should be taken to receive compensation, if any.

Thank you!
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Simple answer is no, the city is NOT responsible. Your father is. Next time, tell him to pick his feet up or go around the visible hazard.
 
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