To the editor: I’m a kind of individuals who was injured by a fall whereas strolling in my neighborhood a couple of months in the past (“In race for L.A. mayor, no winners however one huge loser: The voters,” Might 9). Only one block from dwelling, I tripped on a 2-inch-high little bit of unevenness between two squares of sidewalk. This resulted in 5 stitches on my lip, bruises, scrapes and a concussion. Fortunately, my insurance coverage lined all of my medical care, and there have been no damaged bones or extra critical issues. However I’m nonetheless recovering.
There are numerous unsafe sidewalks in my neighborhood, some with extra extreme brokenness. A neighbor informed me his 3-year-old has fallen many occasions on these uneven sections.
This downside is fixable, however on the lengthy “to-do” record for town. I get that. There are such a lot of harmful issues occurring throughout. However does it have to return to the purpose the place I’m afraid to stroll exterior my entrance door?
Nancy Nojima, Los Angeles
