$400,000 Restaurant Slip-and-Fall
$400,000 Slip-and-Fall at a Restaurant Case Result
Bodewell obtained a $400,000 settlement for a client injured in a restaurant slip-and-fall caused by an unsafe floor condition. Through prompt investigation, evidence preservation, and firm negotiation, our team proved the restaurant failed to take reasonable steps to protect its guests from a known hazard.
Restaurant Slip-and-Fall Case Snapshot
- Result: $400,000 settlement
- Practice Area: Premises liability / slip-and-fall
- Injury: Serious orthopedic injuries requiring medical treatment
- Liability Theory: Failure to inspect, clean, or warn of a dangerous condition
- Venue: Alabama / Georgia (case-specific)
What Happened—and Why It Mattered
The client was lawfully inside a restaurant when they slipped on a hazardous floor condition that should have been addressed by staff. There were no warning signs, cones, or barriers in place—despite the risk being foreseeable in a busy dining environment.
Slip-and-fall injuries can lead to lasting pain, missed work, and significant medical expenses. Restaurants are required to regularly inspect their premises and act quickly when spills or hazards appear. When they fail to do so, injured guests have the right to pursue compensation.
How We Proved the Slip-and-Fall Claim
| Key Evidence | Why It Mattered |
|---|---|
| Incident reports & inspection records | Showed the hazard existed long enough that staff should have corrected it |
| Witness statements & scene evidence | Confirmed the lack of warnings and unsafe conditions |
| Medical records | Linked the fall directly to the client’s injuries and damages |
| Damage documentation | Supported compensation for medical bills, pain, and lost income |
What This Result Means for Injured Restaurant Guests
Property owners and businesses must put customer safety first. In Alabama, strict contributory negligence rules apply, while Georgia follows modified comparative fault—making early investigation critical. Results like this reflect our focus on building strong, evidence-driven cases that hold negligent businesses accountable.
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