Managing Partner and Personal Injury Attorney David Rabinowitz recently secured a $600,000 settlement for a client injured in a restaurant slip and fall incident.
The client visited a local establishment near closing time to pick up food. While using the restroom, he slipped and fell on the freshly mopped floor. He suffered a severe elbow fracture that required surgery.
Two years later, the client continued to experience issues near the surgical site. He was ultimately diagnosed with an infection and required an addition surgical procedure, including debridement to remove infected tissue in the area.
Throughout the case, the restaurant’s owner and manager denied the floor was wet during the incident. They claimed their procedures called for floors to be cleaned only after the establishment had closed, rather than during operating hours.
Attorney David Rabinowitz and his team elicited testimony where an employee admitted to mopping no less than 15 minutes before the client’s fall. The employee mentioned seeing the floor was still wet when he saw the client on the ground. He acknowledged the restaurant sometimes mopped floors prior to closing when the restaurant was not busy.
Despite the accident occurring in a rural county, Attorney David Rabinowitz and his team secured a $600,000 settlement after more than four hours of negotiation.
Attorney David Rabinowitz highlights,
“This is an important case because it shows that employees do not always follow the protocols and procedures set by the owner and the manager. It’s important to leave no stone unturned and to make sure to depose all potential witnesses when litigating a case. I am happy we were able to secure such an excellent result for our client.”
The client was a Vietnam veteran who honorably served our country for over a year. While this settlement cannot undo the injuries he suffered, the recovery will help him fulfill an important personal wish.
At The Illinois Hammer, we are dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals who have been injured due to someone else’s negligence. If you or a loved one have been injured in a a slip-and-fall accident, call (888-4HAMMER) or contact our team here to take the next step forward.
