| Case Type | Settlement |
|---|---|
| Injuries | Broken Ribs, Fractured vertebrae, Lung Contusions, torn rotator cuff |
| County | Jackson |
| City | Kansas City |
| State | Missouri |
| Amount | $400,000.00 |
Brice C. Barnard obtained a $400,000.00 settlement on behalf of a Kansas City man who was seriously injured in a ladder fall while performing tree work at a residential property.
The property owner was the neighbor of a friend and directed our client to cut down a rotten tree. Our client was unfamiliar with the property but furnished the ladder to complete the task. While working approximately 20-25 feet above the ground, a rotten branch broke off and struck him, knocking him from the ladder.
As a result of the fall, our client sustained multiple severe injuries, including fractured vertebrae, broken ribs, a torn rotator cuff, and lung contusions. He required immediate hospitalization, transfer to a trauma center, and accumulated nearly $200,000.00 in medical bills for past treatment.
Under Missouri premises liability law, property owners owe a duty to use reasonable care to protect invitees from dangerous conditions on their property. Victims are also able to pursue negligence claims against property owners in premises liability cases. Despite this, the property owner’s insurance carrier argued that our client was comparatively at fault for his injuries for using his own tools.
Through thorough investigation and strategic negotiations, Brice C. Barnard was able to secure a $400,000.00 settlement for our client, ensuring he received fair compensation for his medical expenses, pain, and suffering.
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