Firm Partner Glenn Siegel secured a significant seven-figure settlement for WS, a young mother who suffered devastating injuries after tripping over a cord stretched across a walkway. The result came despite major liability challenges that placed the case at serious risk under Florida’s modified comparative negligence law.
WS sustained severe injuries that required three surgeries with a fourth surgery approaching. Once highly active, she now faces lasting limitations that will impact her quality of life for years to come.
The incident occurred when a cord was extended through the air across the end of a walkway without warning signs or proper safety precautions. The defense team attempted to use surveillance video of the fall to prove the incident was the client’s fault. The defense argued that she was more than 50% responsible and therefore barred from any recovery under Florida law. Their efforts were not successful.
Glenn obtained and analyzed the video evidence, used the defendant’s own video against them, and proved that the defendants failed to follow industry safety standards. He then aggressively pursued claims against three separate entities, and after a hard-fought mediation lasting 2 days, Glenn secured a seven-figure settlement that provides WS and her family with meaningful financial security moving forward.
At Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel – Florida Injury Lawyers, we fight for clients even when the odds are against them. If you or a loved one has been injured, call 561-655-2028 to speak directly with one of our attorneys today.
