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Sidewalk Liability – Ice & Snow| Pittsburgh Premise Liability

Cynthia Danel | 742 Views | 02/16/2015

Sidewalk Liabilities in Pittsburgh

Many municipalities have ordinances on the books that say that after a snowfall you have 24 hours after it stops to get your sidewalks cleaned. If somebody falls on your sidewalk because you have not swept the snow off, shoveled the snow off, or applied ice dissolver removal to get rid of that dangerous condition, you could be held liable for somebody slipping and falling on your icy sidewalk.

Even if you’re away out of town on vacation in the wintertime, it’s still your responsibility to make sure that your sidewalk is kept free and clear of ice and snow. If it’s more than 24 hours after a snowfall, you have to make sure that you make arrangements to have a neighbor or relative or a service come and throw down salt removal or shovel if necessary to get your sidewalk clean.

By: Cynthia Danel

Sidewalk Liability – Ice & Snow| Pittsburgh Premise Liability

Sidewalk Liabilities in Pittsburgh

Many municipalities have ordinances on the books that say that after a snowfall you have 24 hours after it stops to get your sidewalks cleaned. If somebody falls on your sidewalk because you have not swept the snow off, shoveled the snow off, or applied ice dissolver removal to get rid of that dangerous condition, you could be held liable for somebody slipping and falling on your icy sidewalk.

Even if you’re away out of town on vacation in the wintertime, it’s still your responsibility to make sure that your sidewalk is kept free and clear of ice and snow. If it’s more than 24 hours after a snowfall, you have to make sure that you make arrangements to have a neighbor or relative or a service come and throw down salt removal or shovel if necessary to get your sidewalk clean.

By: Cynthia Danel