What constitutes a tripping hazard on a sidewalk and who is responsible?
According to the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), a tripping hazard is defined as “a change in any vertical level over ¼ inch” and it is clearly defined through the ADA because people with disabilities can have serious consequences due to a standard sidewalk trip hazard. The most common of which are found on broken or lifted sidewalks and driveways and can create a substantial problem for anyone moving in or around the lifted surface.
The majority of sidewalk accident liability in California rests with the local municipality and any property owner that neglects to maintain a safe environment that is free from hazards like uneven sidewalks can bear the responsibility of damages if someone gets injured on the property.
Not only is the concern with the general public but concern within one’s own family with uneven, broken concrete surfaces can create a whole host of problems. While it is common for sidewalks to settle after a time, if an uneven surface is left unrepaired it can and will only get worse.
Finding the right resource for repair can make all the difference in the world to a homeowner. As with any repair issue, partnering with an expertly trained technician is one of the most valuable relationships anyone can have. While outdoor issues can arise in an instant, the key component is to address the problem, have it reviewed and assessed by a professional and subsequently have it repaired with quality work that will last.
Precision Concrete Cutting of Los Angeles is committed to providing the best trip hazard removal service possible, helping bring your sidewalks into compliance with the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) and increasing safety. Precision Concrete Cutting has removed trip hazards on uneven sidewalk panels for countless municipalities, school districts, homeowners associations, and property management groups. We are committed to saving our clients time and money! Not only is trip hazard removal our specialty…it’s the only thing we do.