You can be injured just walking down the sidewalk, especially under certain conditions such as inclement weather, cracked or uneven pavement, or slippery pavement due to oil spills or debris. And although property owners cannot be held responsible for hazardous conditions due to a snow storm until a reasonable amount of time after the storm is over, they can be held responsible for not fixing poor conditions that have existed for a long time such as cracked or uneven pavement.
If you slip and fall and the property owner had prior notice or should have known about the poor condition of the sidewalk or walkway, he/she can be held liable for your injuries. You may also be compensated for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and legal fees.
