Legal Question in Personal Injury in Pennsylvania
personal injury
Can a township be sued for a serious injury which occurred on
a bike path they constructed to promote business in their business
district? It is a two mile path in
skippack township, montgomery
county, Penna.
4 Answers from Attorneys
Re: personal injury
Yes a township can be sued and can be liable for injuries that occurred on property over which they had control. There are many issues involved icluding the issue of soverign immunity which relates to those instances when a governmental unit can be sued. Time in which to bring suit and the proper notice reuired are also important issues. If you would like to discuss the issue with my office do not hesitate to contact me.
Re: personal injury
The township can absolutely be sued if the bike path contained a defect which caused an injury. Feel free to email or call directly for a free consultation.
Re: personal injury
You can sue anybody for anything. The more important question is whether you can win. Municipalities are immune from many types of suits. What did they do that you think should make them liable? (Your answer may determine whether the municipality is immune or whether your facts fit within one of the exceptions to immunity). If you send me an email w/ your reply, I can reply to your reply.
Richard Senker
1 866 AUTOCRASH
Re: personal injury
Under certain circumstances a tonwship can be sued. I would need more information as to the nature of the defect that caused the accident. Please contact me to discuss or schedule a free appointment at one of my 6 office locations, including Plymouth Meeting or King of Prussia.