Icy Staircase Fall
A serious fall on icy steps led to a $120,000 recovery after landlord negligence was proven.
Overview
Margarita called after her neighbor, David Brown, slipped on icy steps while visiting her property. The fall caused severe back injuries and a fractured tailbone. Naturally, she was worried — would they be held responsible?
Results
Michael Brook referred Mr. Brown to a highly experienced slip-and-fall attorney with a strong record in ice-related injury cases.
The attorney identified that the landlord, not the resident, was responsible for maintaining the property and ensuring that steps were properly salted and safe.
Result:
✔ Landlord proven negligent
✔ $120,000 settlement secured for the injured guest
Conclusion
Liability doesn’t always fall where people expect. Property owners and landlords have legal duties to prevent dangerous conditions — especially in winter.
If you or someone you know is injured in a fall, timing matters.
