The client fell after stepping into a pothole or sinkhole in a commercial parking lot. The case resolved for $50,000 after liability was contested.

 

Case Snapshot

Matter type

Slip and fall / premises liability

Incident facts

The client was walking through a commercial parking lot when she stepped into a pothole/sinkhole and fell forcefully to the ground

Injuries

Fractured left foot; fractured left ankle

Surgery

No surgery required

First offer

$20,000.00, with full liability contested

Final result

$50,000.00 settlement

Resolution stage

Pre-suit settlement

 

What Happened

The client was walking through a commercial parking lot when she stepped into a pothole/sinkhole, causing her to fall forcefully to the ground.

 

The Injuries

The fall caused a fractured left foot and fractured left ankle. No surgery was required.

 

The Result

The first offer was $20,000.00, with full liability contested. The final accepted offer was $50,000.00 before suit was filed.

 

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