Restaurant Wet Floor Claim
Practice Area
Slip & Fall
Attourney
Olivia Bennett
Injury Type
Wrist Fracture
Year of Resolution
2022
Settlement Amount
$175,000
Case Summary
The client sustained a wrist fracture after slipping on a wet restaurant floor near the dining area where no caution signs had been displayed. The injury required surgery and temporarily limited the client's ability to perform everyday activities.
Challenge
The client sustained a wrist fracture after slipping on a wet restaurant floor near the dining area where no caution signs had been displayed. The injury required surgery and temporarily limited the client's ability to perform everyday activities.
Resolution
Evidence gathered during the investigation demonstrated that the hazard had remained unattended long enough to create an unreasonable risk to customers. The firm secured a $175,000 settlement to support the client's recovery and compensate for medical expenses and lost income.