Restaurant Trip and Fall

$85,000 Recovery for Slip-and-Fall at Restaurant

The Problem

Our client was enjoying a meal with family at a popular chain restaurant. As she exited the restaurant, her foot caught on an uneven floorboard along the inclined walkway. The trip caused her to fall forward onto her face, resulting in painful injuries and significant disruption to her daily life.

When a claim was filed, the restaurant management denied responsibility, arguing that the incident was caused by the way our client walked and the shoes she was wearing — effectively shifting blame away from their unsafe flooring.

Our Approach

Jimenez Legal was immediately retained to fight this unfair denial. Our attorneys:

• Filed a lawsuit promptly to preserve evidence and hold the restaurant accountable
• Conducted on-site inspections and obtained proof that the floorboard was uneven and unsafe
• Compelled the restaurant through discovery to produce internal protocols and inspection records
• Revealed that the restaurant had failed to follow its own safety procedures on the day of the fall

Our litigation strategy focused on demonstrating that the restaurant knew — or should have known — about the hazard and neglected to take reasonable steps to prevent injuries.

The Result

After discovery exposed the restaurant’s failure to maintain a safe environment, they agreed to an $85,000 settlement for our client. This compensation covered medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other related damages, allowing her to recover and move forward.

Key Takeaway

Businesses have a legal duty to keep their premises safe. When they fail to correct hazards or follow their own safety protocols, they can be held liable for injuries.