TRIP AND FALL on sidewalk that had

TRIP AND FALL on sidewalk that had been outfitted with covered power cord to accommodate OUTDOOR DINING PARKLET. Plaintiff claimed that cord cover was inappropriate, creating a tripping hazard. Elderly plaintiff sustained cervical VERTEBRAL FRACTURE as well as facial lacerations.

SLIP AND FALL on outdoor stairs leading

SLIP AND FALL on outdoor stairs leading to portable restroom resulting in surgical injury to shoulder, hand and wrist.

SLIP AND FALL on water in grocery

SLIP AND FALL on water in grocery store after employee had recently mopped floor and placed CAUTION CONE several feet from area of fall. Plaintiff claimed neck, back and knee injuries. Causation was disputed.

SLIP AND FALL on water near refrigerated

SLIP AND FALL on water near refrigerated case in grocery store. Plaintiff claimed injuries to her knees and back as a result and contended that any PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS were aggravated by the fall. A cross complaint was filed against the refrigeration maintenance vendor for contributing to the water leak.

TRIP AND FALL in darkened stairway with

TRIP AND FALL in darkened stairway with no HANDRAIL. Plaintiff fell down flight of stairs while exiting building in which she had attended a work sponsored social function. The stairway was intentionally kept dark for mood enhancement, however there was no handrail, contrary to REQUIRED BUILDING CODES. Plaintiff injured her shoulder and hip and underwent surgery on the shoulder. Case involved discussion of WORKERS’ COMPENSATION benefits and satisfaction of the COMP LIEN as well as a COMPROMISE AND RELEASE (C & R) of the comp case.

TRIP AND FALL IN PARKING LOT resulting

TRIP AND FALL IN PARKING LOT resulting in injuries to wrists, elbows, neck and back. Plaintiff was at work and received WORKERS’ COMPENSATION benefits for injuries with attendant lien to be satisfied.

TRIP AND FALL in parking structure resulting

TRIP AND FALL in parking structure resulting in ankle injury that healed poorly. Plaintiff was emotionally susceptible and claimed incident had drastic impact on her quality of life.

Settled HIGHLY EMOTIONAL PREMISES LIABILITY case brought

Settled HIGHLY EMOTIONAL PREMISES LIABILITY case brought by building tenant who SLIPPED AND FELL on recently waxed floor in her place of business. Plaintiff’s particular emotional and physical status resulted in high damage claims, and made settlement challenging.

Settled SLIP AND FALL in grocery store

Settled SLIP AND FALL in grocery store in which elderly customer claimed store should be held to stricter standard due to layout and nature of displays.

Settled TRIP AND FALL case which alleged

Settled TRIP AND FALL case which alleged DEFECTIVE SIDEWALK resulting in hazardous condition to pedestrian. Negotiations included dispute between City and adjacent property owner regarding ownership of trees which allegedly caused defect in sidewalk, and responsibility for maintaining sidewalk in safe condition. Plaintiff sustained injuries to ankle and knee with claims of residual problems.

GOVERNMENT ENTITY PREMISES case in which Plaintiff

GOVERNMENT ENTITY PREMISES case in which Plaintiff tripped and fell on alleged defect in planter located in public sidewalk, resulting in serious fracture and surgery. Claim against City and property owner/lessee for dangerous condition of public property.

Obtained seven figure settlement for TRAUMATIC BRAIN

Obtained seven figure settlement for TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY in SLIP AND FALL case where plaintiff hit his head on concrete during an altercation. Issues involved blood alcohol content, use of excessive force in self-defense, and whether incident took place in COURSE AND SCOPE of defendant’s employment.

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Case Results: Slip and Fall