Attorney Andrea Torgrimson secures $750,000 Settlement after a tragic premises liability case
Personal Injury Attorney and Junior Partner of Dworkin and Maciariello, Andrea Torgrimson, recently represented a 61-year-old woman who stepped onto her patio when suddenly the siding from her neighbor’s patio above hers fell and struck her on the back of her head. She was instantly thrown to the ground and lost all hearing in her right ear due to the impact. The building inspector and fire department arrived at the scene to remove the client from the debris and her injuries. They quickly determined she sustained injuries to her left wrist and knee, as well as hearing loss in her right ear.
She was then transferred to her local hospital, where she was diagnosed with a broken kneecap and extensive physical therapy. There was a discussion determining whether or not she sustained a chronic or acute fracture in her knee, which later would result in a full knee replacement.
Due to the injury, the woman struggled to complete her average daily tasks and hoped that with the knee surgery, she could make a full recovery and move to a new building.
Unfortunately, the property owner offered very little assistance on this matter. The woman started to worry and then decided to contact an attorney to settle the legal matters. Once she contacted our attorney, Andrea at The Illinois Hammer, she was able to undergo her full knee replacement and schedule the implementation of her permanent hearing aid.
Shortly afterwards, Attorney Andrea Torgrimson discovered that the property owner knew that the siding had become detached 6 months before the incident yet neglected to repair the foundation of the patio. Thankfully, due to this discovery, Andrea successfully tripled the initial offer of $215,000 to $750,000 for her client’s injuries.
Finally, the client was appreciative of Andrea’s due diligence and determination to seek justice after her property owner failed to do so. She used her settlement to pay off her remaining medical bills and successfully moved to a new home.
If you or a loved one is injured due to premises liability, you can contact a personal injury attorney using this form or by calling (888-4HAMMER). The Illinois Hammer has over 30 years of experience in Personal Injury, therefore, our attorneys will guide you every step of the way.
