Recently, a Dartmouth area woman obtained a $135,000 settlement from Sedwick CMS after she was injured in a slip and fall incident at a local supermarket. While shopping at the store, the woman fell backwards injuring her back and leg. As a result, our client sustained serious injuries to her back requiring surgery and physical therapy. Shortly after receiving medical treatment, she contacted d’Oliveira & Associates New Bedford law office, and our firm began investigating her potential claim immediately.
Attorney Heather Spellman stated, “Our client suffered persistent back pain after tripping due to the store’s negligence. When she was unable to get answers or relief of her pain, we encouraged her to follow up with her primary care physician and pursue further diagnostic testing. An MRI ultimately revealed a severe compression fracture that required surgery. Although the insurance company initially offered just $10,000, we listened to our client, saw her through successful surgery and recovery, filed suit once her treatment was complete, and ultimately secured a $135,000 settlement. This case is more than just a settlement. By listening to our client, taking her ongoing symptoms seriously, and advocating for the care she needed, we helped her get answers, obtain successful treatment, and achieve an excellent financial recovery.”
Supermarket Slip & Fall Accidents
Supermarkets are very commonly involved in slip-and-fall lawsuits. This is because slip-and-fall accidents in supermarkets injure thousands of people every year. When supermarkets are poorly maintained, they can be dangerous for customers. With thousands of people walking in and out every day and with products such as water, soda and laundry detergent lining the aisles, there is a lot of potential for liquid spills that pose slip-and-fall hazards to shoppers.
Connect with a Massachusetts Slip & Fall Lawyer
If you were seriously injured in a slip and fall accident in or around the Southeastern Massachusetts area, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, among other possible damages. Our Massachusetts Slip and Fall Lawyers have been successfully representing injured slip and fall victims for over thirty-five (35) years. Call us anytime, toll-free at (800) 992-6878 or fill out an online contact form for a free (no obligation) case consultation.
New Bedford Personal Injury Lawyer / d’Oliveira & Associates
930 Kempton Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 984-8400
