Our client was walking into a restaurant when she tripped over a metal stake that was on the sidewalk, sustaining a large, deep laceration to her shin. The injury required months of painful wound care, stitches, and treatment, leaving her with permanent scarring and disfigurement.
The initial pre-representation settlement offer was just $10,000. Despite limited photographic evidence of the accident site, we leveraged detailed medical records to connect the severity and long-term impact of her injury to the property owner’s negligence.
By emphasizing her lasting pain, suffering, and lifelong disfigurement, we argued that her claim deserved far more. In the end, our client received a $125,000 settlement, ensuring our client received compensation and could move forward with her life, despite the permanent scarring.