A Quick Round-Up: Recent Personal Injury Case Wins

                I hope you all have had a great week. I wanted to do a quick check-in to share a few cases we settled and closed recently. We are grateful for our incredible legal team and the hard work they put in to bring our clients justice.

Premises Liability Case Win – Trip and Fall Accident

                The first case I’d like to highlight was a trip-and-fall injury at a community breakfast. Our client went up to the food table when their foot got caught on a ridge in a floor runner. They fell, striking a folding table on the way down, and unfortunately sustained serious injuries requiring months of extensive medical treatment.

At first glance, this may have seemed like a simple accident. However, after investigating, our premises liability attorney uncovered clear negligence:

1. The breakfast hall stored the runner by folding it, which created ridges that were difficult to flatten.

2. When placing the runner, staff failed to stretch it out properly.

3. The runner’s underside had cleats, which locked the ridges in place once the first few people walked over it.

   
   

While we had our theory of liability, there was still a lot of work that needed to go into this claim to make it a viable case. First, we needed witness testimony. Fortunately, our client had friends who arrived at breakfast earlier and saw the ridges before the fall, establishing notice of the hazard.

The second thing we needed here was to make sure testimony lined up with our theory of liability on both the defense and plaintiff sides. This required the attorney to prepare his line of questioning, consult with our client, and think quickly on his feet during the depositions. Through a lot of hard work, we reached a settlement. We are hopeful that this win helps our client move forward from such an unfortunate incident.

Federal Case Win – Auto Accident

The second case involved a federal court case for a client injured in an auto accident. Because this was a federal court case, the case required strict adherence to federal statutes and procedures.

There are many differences between circuit courts and federal courts, including jurisdiction, judicial appointments, and smaller procedural rules that directly affected our case—such as how service of process is executed, filing deadlines, and the likelihood of a bench trial instead of a jury trial.

Our legal team put in extensive research to make sure we followed every federal court rule. Beyond the legal logistics, we carefully reviewed police reports, accident reconstruction reports, deposition transcripts, and other evidence. Thanks to our thorough preparation, we successfully negotiated a settlement that brought closure for our client.

Premises Liability Win – Slip and Fall on Ice Accident

The final case I want to highlight involved a slip-and-fall accident on ice outside a hotel. Our client had been working the day before their fall and heard weather reports of light snow turning into freezing rain overnight. The next morning, local news confirmed there was significant ice cover in the area. While walking on the hotel’s sidewalk toward the parking lot, our client slipped on untreated ice and suffered severe injuries.

In slip-and-fall on ice cases, one of the biggest challenges is proving notice—establishing that the property owner knew or should have known about the hazard. Unfortunately, Michigan courts don’t allow us to rely solely on weather reports to establish notice. But our premises liability attorney refused to dismiss the case too quickly.

Through a thorough investigation, we obtained the hotel’s own incident report, which revealed that staff had salted the premises twice that day—once in the morning and again later. This was the “smoking gun.” It proved the hotel had actual notice of the ice but failed to properly mitigate the danger, leaving guests at risk.

With this evidence, we filed suit, took depositions, and negotiated a fair settlement that compensated our client for their injuries. This outcome highlights the importance of having an experienced slip-and-fall lawyer who knows how to dig deep and uncover critical evidence.

Why These Wins Matter

As you can see, it was a busy but rewarding week at the office. There’s no better feeling than helping clients move past such traumatic, stressful times in their lives.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, please contact us. Just as we did for the clients above, we will take the time to dig deep into your claim and fight for the justice you deserve. Our practice is built on that commitment—we never want you to feel overlooked or neglected.

You can count on us. Call us today at (855) 529-6424 for a free consultation with an experienced Michigan personal injury attorney.