Q: Can I file a personal injury lawsuit against a county in the state of virginia for a dangerous sidewalk?
Fall on a uneven sidewalk
A: maybe. you need to call a virginia lawyer who does injury cases. in indiana the answer is a definite yes and we have been involved on both ends, suing and defending. against governmental agencies there are usually short time limitations so don't delay. good luck.
A: You should contact a personal injury attorney who represents "slip, trip & fall" cases. If you were injured due to the negligence on the part of the county for failing to keep the sidewalk in a reasonable and safe condition, you may have a valid claim. Don't let too much time pass and be sure to get appropriate medical care and document both your accident and your medical care.
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As a practical matter, you can file but your chances of prevailing are not good due to the "open and obvious" rule. This means if there is an obvious uneven sidewalk then you may be able to recover for tripping over it. Many attorneys will not take slip and fall cases. Also, there are special time limits for suing counties in Virginia so you should check with an attorney on this right away,
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