Legal Question in Personal Injury in Georgia
Sovereign Immunity and Personal Injury
Three weeks ago, my grandmother tripped, fell and severely broke her arm when she tripped over a tree root that was protruding from the sidewalk outside the post office. The tree was growing on town property. Might she have a cause of action against the municipality?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Sovereign Immunity and Personal Injury
It is a possibility, but it sounds like there might be a few obstacles. I would recommend speaking with a personal injury attorney in her area to determine if she has a case.
If you would like to discuss any issues further, please feel free to contact my office. My contact information is below. Thank you.
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Glenn M. Lyon, Esq
MacGregor Lyon, LLC
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Re: Sovereign Immunity and Personal Injury
The immunity issue looms large in the case of your grandmother. Perhaps even larger might be the issue of whether or not the hazard was open and obvious.
I will be happy to discuss this matter with your grandmother on a no obligation basis, if she wishes.
Jim Hough
770-607-5300