Claim Case Studies & Legislation Worthey v. City of Hamilton

"On the morning of September 13, 2012, the plaintiff tripped and fell on a sidewalk owned and maintained by the City. She had been dropped off by a taxi just a couple of houses past her house she crossed a narrow grass boulevard and then started walking on the sidewalk. She tripped and fell on a sidewalk ledge in front of her neighbour's house. She fractured her left wrist and left hip, requiring a total hip replacement. She was 86 years old at the time of her fall but she was in good health with very good eyesight and had no difficulty with walking. She reported no dizziness or balance issues. The sidewalk is located along a busy road with a public park and a school in the area.

The plaintiff brought an action against the City claiming that the sidewalk was in a state of disrepair and the City failed to regularly inspect and maintain the sidewalk."