Our client was injured after tripping on an uneven section of sidewalk outside a restaurant in St. Charles. The serious fall re-injured a shoulder that had previously required surgery and led to bulging discs in her back. These shoulder and spine injuries caused significant pain and required medical treatment.
The insurance company initially offered just $15,000 to settle the claim. They argued that the sidewalk condition was something a person should have seen and avoided. Our St. Charles trip and fall lawyer disagreed and worked to show that the uneven sidewalk created a dangerous condition that was not as obvious as the insurance company claimed.
By building a strong case and demonstrating that a St. Charles jury could reasonably find the property owner responsible, we were able to convince the adjuster to reconsider their position. As a result, our client received a $100,000 premises liability settlement in St. Charles, more than six times the original offer.
This outcome helped our client obtain compensation for her injuries and move forward after a painful and unexpected fall.
