Slip and Fall at Supermarket

Case Background

Our client, a 72-year-old grandmother, was grocery shopping when she slipped on a puddle of water near the produce section. There were no wet floor signs or barriers despite the hazard being present for at least 20 minutes according to witnesses. She suffered a severe hip fracture requiring surgery and months of rehabilitation.

Challenges We Overcame

• Store claimed they had no notice of the spill
• Surveillance footage was initially withheld
• Defense argued age-related bone weakness contributed
• Long-term care needs were disputed

Our Legal Strategy

We subpoenaed the store's complete surveillance footage, which showed employees walking past the spill multiple times without addressing it. We obtained store maintenance logs showing a pattern of delayed cleanup responses. Geriatric specialists testified about the impact on our client's independence.

The Outcome

We negotiated an $850,000 settlement that covered all medical expenses, in-home care, rehabilitation costs, and compensation for our client's loss of independence and quality of life.