I mediated a slip and fall case yesterday. My client fell as a result of water on the concourse of Bats Stadium. She did not have health insurance. As a result, getting medical treatment was difficult which led to increased problems and eventually surgery. The defendant was not willing to accept liability, even after a pre-litigation statement, so suit was filed. If the defendant had accepted responsibility and paid damages it is very likely my client’s health would have improved. It has not and now she is looking at a second surgery.
Damages On A Slip And Fall Case
Damages on a slip and fall case in Kentucky include medical expenses, lost wages, economic damages, past/present/future physical and emotional pain and suffering, and possibly punitive damages. You prove a case like this by showing the defendant is responsible for the property, a dangerous condition occurred on the property, and as a result the Plaintiff was injured.
How To Prove A Slip And Fall In Kentucky
In this case it is clear the Bats are in control of the stadium. I anticipate they will say my client should have seen the water (keep in mind my client walked around normally for 60 years without an issue). My argument is that a sophisticated business entity should have sufficient staff to prevent water from accumulating on the floor, especially considering people are paying to be there.
Importance Of Slip And Fall Trials
Mediation was ordered by the Court. That is standard. Taking offers of settlement that are less than medical expenses are not standard. My client and I refused to do that yesterday. I don’t know if there are other lawyers out there taking really bad offers to settle and thus setting the bar low, but I imagine that is the case. Personal injury lawyers need to try slip and fall cases to get fair resolutions. In the past five years I have tried more than 99% of other lawyers. Looks like I’m set to T another one up.
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