Workplace Injury – $28,000.00

A retail store experienced a water leak. A water damage repair company was hired to repair the leak and perform water damage remediation. Numerous blower fans and electrical cords were used to dry the water damaged area. The blower fans and electrical cords were negligently placed throughout the building and not properly secured resulting in a tripping hazard. Our client, the store manager, tripped on an electrical cord and fell resulting in neck pain and a small laceration to her eyebrow. A Workers’ Compensation claim was filed and a third party personal injury claim was filed against the repair company. The case settled shortly after a settlement demand package was sent to the insurance company and a Section 15 petition was submitted to the Department of Industrial Accidents for settlement approval.