Slip and Fall Into Glass with Severe Injuries: From Injury to Victory
Vacation Turned Sour: Injured During Dinner Rush
Our client, a woman from Western New York, entered a well-known national chain restaurant during a dinner rush. A rug bunched up in the entryway trapped her foot, causing her to trip and fall face-first into a plate-glass door.
At first, she was in shock and unsure whether anything was broken. Emergency medical services took her to a nearby hospital by ambulance, where it was discovered that the impact had left her with a fractured foot, significant head and hand injuries, and severe neck pain. She underwent extensive treatment and faced discussions of potential surgery.
When The Unexpected Happens, We’ll Come To You
Looking to take action, she called Richmond Vona on her son’s advice. As the client couldn’t travel because of her injuries, we visited her at her home for her initial case evaluation.
We go above and beyond to treat our clients like family members, providing individualized service and care throughout the legal process. Our client said her attorneys helped her fully understand her legal options and what she agreed to, and raved about their professionalism, knowledge, friendliness, and compassion. She stated she would readily recommend our services to anyone.
Liability Challenges: Satisfying New York’s Notice Requirements
Attorney Michael T. Szczygiel spearheaded the client’s case, noting that proving the restaurant’s liability would be challenging. To pursue a successful premises liability claim under New York Law, Szczygiel would have to prove the restaurant knew or should have known about the hazard created by the rug before the accident and post clear warning signs or address known hazards to protect customers. Our slip and fall lawyers understand these notice requirements and how to prove when a business has failed to meet them. However, the restaurant claimed it didn’t know about the state of the rug.
A lack of clear evidence further complicated Szczygiel’s efforts. The client and her husband didn’t know of any direct witnesses, though the restaurant was crowded at the time of the fall, and no one had taken pictures of the rug’s condition at the scene.
Despite these difficulties, Szczygiel’s team acted quickly to preserve evidence and move the client’s claim forward. His efforts are emblematic of our firm’s commitment to aggressive advocacy and skilled representation, even in difficult and contested cases.
From Injury to Victory: Seven Times the Original Offer
Our client had received a quick offer from the insurance company, but our team quickly determined it was for much less than her claim was worth. We advised her to reject the lowball offer, then eventually secured her a slip and fall settlement worth seven times what the insurance company wanted to give her.
The compassionate New York personal injury attorneys at Richmond Vona are dedicated to obtaining justice for injury victims like our client. We’ve secured over $200 million in compensation for those who need it most. We’re ready to put our skills and experience to work for you. Contact us online or call 716-500-5678 today for a free consultation.
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