Resident falls on ice

[littleandy]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MA

A resident living in a government provided housing had a fall and had shoulder broken. There was ice outside of the apartment building. This is government sponsored housing. Large piece of ice was crossing the whole entrance of the building gate. Is this a suitable case?
Thanks.

 

[Just Blue]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MA

A resident living in a government provided housing had a fall and had shoulder broken. There was ice outside of the apartment building. This is government sponsored housing. Large piece of ice was crossing the whole entrance of the building gate. Is this a suitable case?
Thanks.

Consult with an Personal Injury attorney.

 

[adjusterjack]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MA

A resident living in a government provided housing had a fall and had shoulder broken. There was ice outside of the apartment building. This is government sponsored housing. Large piece of ice was crossing the whole entrance of the building gate. Is this a suitable case?
Thanks.

Considering the weather in MA and that the ice may only have been there a short time, perhaps not.

There is also the issue that the resident knew the ice was there and assumed the risk of walking on it.

Yet it wouldn't hurt for the resident to consult a personal injury attorney.

 

[quincy]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MA

A resident living in a government provided housing had a fall and had shoulder broken. There was ice outside of the apartment building. This is government sponsored housing. Large piece of ice was crossing the whole entrance of the building gate. Is this a suitable case?
Thanks.

In a state where ice and snow is common in the winter, it generally falls on individuals to be cautious when stepping outside. It is impossible to clear all areas of snow and ice immediately and, even when cleared/salted/treated, walkways and drives can and do refreeze.

Unless the apartment management guaranteed no ice or snow, no one should expect no ice or snow. I do not see that the resident has much to support a legal action but, as Blue Meanie mentioned, the resident could contact a local attorney to confirm.

Good luck.

 

[Just Blue]

Considering the weather in MA and that the ice may only have been there a short time, perhaps not.

There is also the issue that the resident knew the ice was there and assumed the risk of walking on it.

Yet it wouldn't hurt for the resident to consult a personal injury attorney.

Yup...I fell on my arse just today. Blackice is a biotch.

Have no intention of suing my LL.

 

[quincy]

Yup...I fell on my arse just today. Blackice is a biotch.

Have no intention of suing my LL.

Ice still in the Boston area? We have been having a very mild winter in the Detroit area, with precipitation more frequently rain than snow. Sorry about your "arse." Ouch.

 

[Just Blue]

Ice still in the Boston area? We have been having a very mild winter in the Detroit area, with precipitation more frequently rain than snow. Sorry about your "arse." Ouch.

2 day nor'easter. April Fools!!

Ice
Rain
Snow
Slush...= Blue falling on her arse.

 

[quincy]

2 day nor'easter. April Fools!!

Ice
Rain
Snow
Slush...= Blue falling on her arse.

It has certainly been a strange winter. Shirt sleeves and shorts one day, heavy coats and hats and gloves the next.

 

[cbg]

It's mostly rain mixed with a little sleet where I am, but out in Blue's neck of the woods it's nastier.

 

[quincy]

It's mostly rain mixed with a little sleet where I am, but out in Blue's neck of the woods it's nastier.

Our major worries have been with heavy rains causing flooding - and some pretty strong winds and electrical storms at times - but the foulest of the weather (e.g., tornadoes) has so far stayed to the south of us ... and, I guess, to our east.

 

[Just Blue]

It's mostly rain mixed with a little sleet where I am, but out in Blue's neck of the woods it's nastier.

Yeah...le sigh...

Hope I didn't break my tailbone.

 

[quincy]

Here is a link to littleandy's related thread: https://forum.freeadvice.com/social-security-disability-ssi-law-70/wining-lawsuit-will-disqualify-low-income-housing-benefit-633221.html

Although the resident can check with a local attorney, it seems unlikely that the tenant described here has to worry about winning a lawsuit.