House Guest Sues Host After Toys Blocking Stairwell Allegedly Lead To Fall.

People invite houseguests over for a variety of reasons. Dinner parties, sporting events, or just having good company over to chat are all acceptable occasions for inviting people to one’s house. While guests worry over what to wear or what to bring, hosts are generally concerned with making the house look presentable. While an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere might preoccupy the host, something that is too often overlooked is making sure that one’s home doesn’t present any potential danger for personal injury. While this may sound silly, in-home accidents are relatively common, and present potential liability for homeowners. In such a situation, it would be wise to contact an expert personal injury attorney at 617-787-3700.

When Richard Eichacker, 29, went to a friend’s home in Belleville, Wisconsin, he was no doubt expecting a regular social visit. However, things took a turn for the worse when Eichacker slipped on the homeowner’s stairs. According to the complaint he later filed, he suffered serious injuries, emotional as well as physical, and was forced to miss a significant amount of work as a result of the fall.

The complaint alleges that Justin Johnson, the homeowner, left a number of children’s toys blocking one of the main stairwells. Unable to navigate the impediment, Eichacker suffered his slip and fall. The complaint further alleges that the stairwell was not adequately lit, and that the toys were out for a sufficient period of time that Johnson knew or should have known about the danger that they posed. Eichacker is being represented by attorney Pamela Antonio Brennan.

If you or a loved one has slipped or fallen as the result of negligent behavior while on the property of another, you may be entitled to significant monetary relief. Act now and contact one of our expert slip and fall attorneys here at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates to discuss your potential claim. Call our Boston injury attorney specialists today at 617-787-3700 or email us at info@gilhoylaw.com for your free and private consultation. Your needs are our top priority!

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Slippery Floor In Bar In Honolulu, Hawaii Results In Over $2 Million Compensation For Injured Man.

Bars are an extremely popular way for people to spend their leisure time. They provide a social atmosphere that many people of all different cultures enjoy. However, due to the nature of the service they provide, bar owners must be diligent in keeping the premises safe for patrons. Aside from the distinct possibility that the alcohol served will cause people to act recklessly, when many people are packed into a small space, the likelihood of an accident increases. In such a situation, it would be wise to contact an expert personal injury attorney at 617-787-3700.

In a recent case, Ernie Verdugo, who worked as a tour guide in Hawaii, was awarded over $2 million after a slip-and-fall in a Hawaiian bar left him injured. According to reports, the man was acting as a designated driver for his friends when they visited the Mai Tai Bar in Honolulu. While trying to maneuver his way through an extremely crowded bar, Mr. Verdugo slipped on a beer-covered floor and hurt his leg.

Over the next several years, Mr. Verdugo underwent seven surgeries on his leg, which had developed a serious blood cot as a result of the fall. After battling the blood cot for a long while, he developed a condition called post-thrombotic syndrome, which impaired the circulation in his leg and caused daily swelling. Mr. Verdugo was also forced to quit his job as a tour guide. After successfully suing the bar for failing to maintain the premises in a safe condition, Mr. Verdugo, who was represented by attorney Howard Glickstein, a law professor in Honolulu, was awarded $2 million in damages, plus $144,000 in special damages.

If you or a loved one has slipped and injured yourself as a result of the negligence of another, act now and contact one of our expert slip and fall attorneys here at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates to discuss your potential claim. Call our Massachusetts injury attorney specialists today at 617-787-3700 or email us at info@gilhoylaw.com for your free and private consultation. Your needs are our top priority!

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Professional Tennis Player Wins Slip And Fall Lawsuit Against USTA.

Sometimes, even being a professional athlete and having perfect coordination is not enough to prevent you from falling and hurting yourself. That is because even the most balanced and physically gifted people cannot account for negligently maintained floors that increase the risk of a fall significantly. In such a situation, it may be wise to contact an expert slip and fall attorney at 617-787-3700 or email us at info@gilhoylaw.com.

During the U.S. Open in September 2015, Canadian professional tennis player Eugenie Bouchard was in the locker room getting ready to take an ice bath when she slipped on a mysterious substance and cracked her head. Bouchard suffered a concussion and was forced to withdraw from the Open, despite having a shot at winning either the singles or the doubles bracket.

Bouchard later found out that the mysterious substance was a chemical cleaning spray that had been over applied. Not only that, but the room was dimly lite, and Bouchard had no way of seeing the spray on the floor before it was too late. Bouchard claimed the United States Tennis Association (USTA) was negligent in maintaining the locker room. In February 2018, a New York District Court agreed with her, saying the USTA is liable for her injuries. Bouchard was represented by attorney Benedict Morelli, who operates out of New York City.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall, you may be entitled to monetary relief. Act now and contact one of our expert slip and fall attorneys here at the Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates to discuss your potential claim. Call us today at 617-787-3700 or email us at info@gilhoylaw.com for your free and private consultation. Your needs are our top priority!

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