Legal Question in Personal Injury in Ohio

Do I have a lawsuit against a college?

I fell in a college parking area on the ice and broke my ankle do i have a suit against the college? I have 2 screws and a rod in my leg.


Asked on 7/19/01, 3:22 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Gregg Manes Gregg A. Manes, Esq.

Re: Do I have a lawsuit against a college?

The Courts have held that if its a natural accumulation of ice and snow then, there is no liability. Unfortunately ice and snow is a normal thing in Ohio and the owner of the premises can not be a guarantor of the property. One must look to the individual scenario to see if there is liability.

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Answered on 7/23/01, 9:20 pm
Paul Kray Paul J. Kray, Attorney at Law, LLC

Re: Do I have a lawsuit against a college?

Possibly. While a natural accumulation of ice/snow could defeat your claim, your specific situation could merit a claim.

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Answered on 7/22/01, 11:22 pm


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