Hotel Staircase Accident
Practice Area
Slip & Fall
Attourney
Olivia Bennett
Injury Type
Back Injury
Year of Resolution
2024
Settlement Amount
$615,000
Case Summary
The client suffered a serious back injury after falling on a poorly maintained hotel staircase with damaged handrails and inadequate lighting. The injuries required ongoing physical therapy and temporarily prevented the client from returning to work.
Challenge
The client suffered a serious back injury after falling on a poorly maintained hotel staircase with damaged handrails and inadequate lighting. The injuries required ongoing physical therapy and temporarily prevented the client from returning to work.
Resolution
Inspection reports, photographs, and expert testimony demonstrated that the staircase failed to meet reasonable safety standards. Following trial, the jury awarded $615,000 in compensation for the client's injuries and financial losses.