Slip and Fall at Commercial Plaza – Royal Palm Beach, FL
Date of Incident: 2022
Result: $803,000 Settlement. A major recovery for a client injured in a preventable fall.
Case Summary:
In 2022, our client slipped and fell at a commercial plaza in Royal Palm Beach, Florida due to exposed tile thinnest that was left unsecured during an active tile installation project. As a result of the fall, our client sustained serious injuries requiring ongoing medical care.
The commercial plaza owner denied any responsibility and placed full blame on our client. That is when the client turned to Bodden & Bennett Law Group to pursue justice and accountability.
Outcome:
After filing a lawsuit, our attorneys discovered that the plaza owner and staff failed to properly monitor the tile installation and did not post appropriate warnings for pedestrians. Despite this evidence, the defense continued to deny fault and filed a motion asking the court to dismiss the case, claiming there was no evidence to support our client’s claims.
The attorneys at Bodden & Bennett Law Group vigorously opposed the motion and successfully persuaded the trial judge to deny it. Soon after, the defense reversed its position and extended a fair and just settlement offer. The result was an $803,000 recovery for our client.
Legal Takeaway:
Even when businesses deny responsibility and attempt to dismiss strong claims, we fight back with evidence, preparation, and relentless advocacy. Justice is not given. It is earned through action.