Injuries on City & Oakland County Property
Experienced Oakland County Personal Injury Lawyer
If you suffered a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall on city or county property,
you could be eligible for compensation. In order for there to be a claim,
you must prove that you used reasonable caution while walking in a certain
area, while the owner, tenant, or city/county official failed to maintain
a safe and secure premises.
Many law firms do not take cases involving accidents and injuries caused
by the negligence of a city or county government. These are complex cases
that require a lawyer who is as familiar with governmental immunity issues.
That is where our dedicated and experience legal team comes in. Attorney
Todd J. Stearn often receives referrals from other attorneys for cases
that involve local municipalities. He understands governmental immunity
laws and has had success with these types of cases.
Holding City & County Governments Responsible
If your injury or accident occurred on public property, we can help you
hold the city or county liable for your losses and pain and suffering.
We have experience with many types of city and county government liability
cases, including:
- Defective roads
- Defective sidewalks
- Potholes on public property
- Public building defects
- Police brutality
While the government has immunity in most injury lawsuits, there are some
exceptions. We know how to find liability in difficult cases such as these.
Whether you were injured in a
car accident or a
slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accident, we can investigate your case and help you hold the city or county
government accountable for its negligence. These cases are complex, so
we recommend that you speak with an Oakland County attorney as soon as possible.
For a free consultation, please
call our Southfield office at (248) 793-9601.