Two weeks before her highly anticipated 100th birthday, our client faced a life-altering incident when a leak developed in her apartment. Her daughter promptly alerted the management team to resolve the issue. However, the maintenance personnel discovered not only the leak but also a larger problem — black mold.
In their efforts to rectify the situation, they removed sections of the wall and carpet, but their actions led to a grave oversight. In a careless act of negligence, the maintenance workers failed to properly secure the carpet and replace the padding they had cut away.
This left the floor dangerously uneven — a disaster waiting to happen for an elderly resident with restricted mobility, where any injury could be fatal or result in serious injuries and permanent disability.
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Elderly Slip and Fall Case: Senior Misses 100th Bday Celeb Due To Fall Injuries
That disaster unfortunately came to reality. As our client carefully navigated her room with the assistance of a walker, her foot unexpectedly sank into the unsteady carpet. In that split second, she lost her balance and fell, forcefully striking her left hip on the floor.
The pain was immediate and excruciating, leaving her unable to stand up on her own. Her family discovered her on the floor and she was rushed to the hospital through emergency transport.
After undergoing extensive physical assessments in the emergency room, the severity of her injuries became clear. She had sustained a two-part intertrochanteric fracture of the left femur, requiring hospitalization and surgical stabilization with intramedullary nailing.
This incident shattered the plans her family had been eagerly preparing for her centennial celebration. Instead of a joyful milestone, her 100th birthday became a poignant reminder of what they all had lost. The emotional impact weighed heavily on our client and her loved ones, who had envisioned a day of family, joy, and reflection on a long and rich life.
Since the fall and an extended period of surgery and recovery, our client contends with ongoing physical limitations. Her mobility is now severely restricted, as any movement triggers intense pain. She can no longer move about independently, prompting her family to hire a caregiver for assistance. Rather than gracefully aging, she struggles with a painful reality that denies her of the dignity and independence she once enjoyed.
Compensation for a Senior Citizen Slip and Fall
After compiling the evidence, our personal injury attorneys submitted a detailed demand to the building’s insurance company, seeking justice for the profound injuries our client endured.
The initial response was disappointing — an outright denial of responsibility, attempting to shift blame for the slip and fall accident onto her family for not ensuring the carpet’s safety. In our rebuttal, we firmly emphasized the negligence of the maintenance team that created this hazardous condition.
The insurance company eventually attempted to settle the elderly slip and fall injury claim after a protracted back-and-forth. However, faced with a settlement offer that was so inadequate it seemed offensive, we chose to pursue litigation and file a lawsuit for the case.
Recognizing our commitment to seek justice for our client and her family, the company ultimately agreed to settle for $1.2 million three weeks before the scheduled trial.
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At RTM Law, APC, we believe in standing firmly alongside our clients, especially older adults, ensuring their voices are heard, and fighting for the justice they deserve.
This elderly slip and fall story is not just about the monetary settlement; it is a testament to our client’s indomitable resilience at 100 years old and the unwavering commitment our injury lawyers and legal team upholds in every case we take on. RTM Law, APC will fight for you! Contact senior citizen slip and fall attorneys today.
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