Slip and fall accidents

Date:

Jul 1, 2024

Practice area:

Personal Injury

Client:

Larry Lawson

Outcome:

$1.5 million settlement

Summary:

A slip and fall accident case involving a client who sustained significant injuries due to hazardous conditions at a commercial property. The legal team worked to secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

The client slipped and fell on a wet floor in a store, resulting in severe injuries that required medical treatment and caused lost work time.

Key Challenges:
  • Establishing liability of the property owner.
  • Demonstrating the extent and impact of the injuries.
  • Overcoming any contributory negligence claims from the defense.\
  • Quantifying the client's financial and non-financial losses.
  • Negotiating a fair settlement amidst initial denial of responsibility by the property owner.

The legal team employed a multifaceted strategy to prove negligence and secure maximum compensation for the client.

Actions taken:
  • Collected and preserved evidence, including surveillance footage and witness statements.
  • Obtained medical records and expert testimony to substantiate the injury claims.

Through thorough investigation and strategic negotiation, the legal team achieved a favorable settlement for the client, covering medical expenses and other damages.

Settlement details:
  • Comprehensive settlement covering medical bills, rehabilitation costs, and lost wages.
  • Compensation for pain and suffering and any permanent disability.
  • Agreement reached without the need for a prolonged court trial.
  • Assurance of improved safety measures at the commercial property to prevent future accidents.

Larry Lawson

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