Persuasive Essay On The Sidewalk Safety

We generally don't think much of public sidewalks unless they're treacherous or in poor condition when walking on them. However, they can also threaten the assets you've built up over the years. If you're looking forward to the day when you can leave your job and enjoy your retirement nest egg, the front sidewalk next to the street could take that dream away. As you might have guessed by now, that threat is a devastating liability lawsuit from someone injured on the sidewalk.

Isn't the town responsible for the sidewalk's upkeep? This could be the case if the sidewalk is public property. If you live in a private development for example, then you own the sidewalk. Its maintenance is your responsibility. Anyone suffering an injury because of the sidewalk's poor condition can sue you for damages. Depending on local laws, you may be responsible for the upkeep of a sidewalk that's public property, that is, the section that goes by your front yard. This is often the case in suburbs and small cities. Sometimes, you're only responsible for keeping the sidewalk clear of debris, snow, and ice. …show more content…
If the sidewalk is public property but you're required to keep it clear of snow, ice, and debris, then you'd best do something about the water runoff that freezes overnight into black ice. Any person can take a bad fall on the ice, especially at night. Wind storms that knock down branches and snow left by winter weather will require diligent cleanups on your