Our client was walking out of a gas station in Kansas City when she tripped over the remains of a metal pole that had been cut down but left sticking out of the ground. The fall caused her to land face-first on the pavement. The gas station called an ambulance, and she was taken for medical treatment.
The fall left our client with serious facial injuries, including fractures to her cheekbone and eye socket, injuries to her nasal cavity, significant swelling around her eyes, and jaw injuries. These injuries caused considerable pain and raised concerns about the medical care she would need in the future.
Although the gas station manager failed to file an incident report and the insurance company initially denied responsibility, we conducted our own investigation. Our team quickly visited the scene, took pictures of the dangerous conditions, and gathered evidence showing what happened.
We also focused on the future impact of our client's injuries, including the possibility of surgery and ongoing treatment. By building a strong case and presenting the full extent of her damages, we secured a settlement of $240,000 for our client.
