Is the city liable in a lawsuit involving injury from a misplaced manhole cover?

If you are a victim of a manhole cover accident, then you can file a lawsuit against the city for compensation. You can seek compensation for your injuries, medical expenses and loss of wages.

The city authorities must ensure that the roads are safe for pedestrians and vehicular traffic. They must replace any misplaced manhole covers. If they fail to do so, then they are being negligent. If you are injured due to the negligence of another person then you can sue the negligent person for compensation. So if you are injured due to the negligence of the city authorities, then you can sue the city for compensation.

Consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer if you want to sue the city for compensation for your injuries. However the procedure for filing a personal injury lawsuit against the city is different. The procedure is determined by state law. Generally you will be required to give a notice of claim to the city within 60 days of the injury. Once the city receives your notice of claim, it will respond to your notice. It may either offer you an amount as compensation or reject your claim. If the amount offered by the city is too low, you need not accept the amount. You can respond stating that the compensation offered is too low. You may be able to negotiate with the city for a higher amount. If the city does not offer to increase the amount or if your claim is rejected, then you can file a lawsuit against the city.