Case Snapshot: $270,000 Macon County Slip and Fall Settlement

My partner and I (with much help from our fantastic team) successfully settled a case for a client who had a bad fall due to a hazard a neighbor created over a public sidewalk. After many rounds of long and difficult settlement negotiations, we were able to achieve a $270,000 settlement for our client.

It is always a good idea to check local ordinances for help with cases like this one. The following language from Chapter 41 of Decatur’s City Code was very helpful: “Any person who shall place or leave or cause to be placed or left any encroachment, obstruction or encumbrance in or upon any street, alley, avenue or sidewalk, shall in all cases be liable to the City and to private persons for all injury or damage arising therefrom.”

We are thrilled with the result for the client and grateful for her patience and trust in our team.

If you would like help from a Decatur slip and fall lawyer please contact our team for a free consultation.

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Author Bio

Joshua Rohrscheib is the Owner of Onward Injury Law, a Central Illinois personal injury law firm. With more than 17 years of experience in injury law, he is dedicated to representing clients in a wide range of legal matters, including car accidents, trucking accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and other personal injury cases.

Josh received his Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law and is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association. He has received numerous accolades for his work, including being named among the “Top 40 Under 40” in 2019 by The National Trial Lawyers and a “Rising Star” in 2019 by Super Lawyers.

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