My question involves an injury that occurred in the state of: PA
I fell on a disrepaired sidewalk which belongs to the township, therefore the 6 months notification law applies in case i decide to sue.
The area is in such disrepair, there is a house which was partly demolished and the sidewalk never repaired (I have pictures of the place where I fell). It seems the place has been a hazard for 18 years but still there are signs indicating customers for the Post office should park there. I followed the instructions and parked under the sign but being new in town didn't realize I was parking in a war zone.
I notified the Post Master immediately and I have a witness to what happened. I tried to drive home, a few blocks away from where the accident happened but barely made it. My neighbor took me to ER and my right ankle was broken and the left sprained. I spend my entire holiday season in bed unable to go anywhere. The accident was in mid-December and the cast was off March 6 but even now if I walk a block my ankle bruises and hurts.
I was already on disability for problems with my hands and hip and lower back but now, my whole body hurts and it's not getting better.
Two firms evaluated the accident and sent me contracts, however, upon reading them, they state that they can at any time decide the case has no merit, in which case I would be responsible for whatever was spent to that point. I am on very limitted income and cannot sign a contract with such a clause. Is this the only type of contract?
The other issue seems to be the fact that there are protections in place for when the government is involved an d it's not clear to me if it's worth it to go through the emotional turmoil to sue the township. I am confused and any opinions would be apperciated. Thank you

