FAST-FOOD NEGLIGENCE
CAUSES A NASTY BREAK AND 2 SURGERIES
Late in the summer of 2017, a fast-food restaurant was short-staffed, and management was involved in one heated argument after another. In the chaotic environment, no one paid attention to a serious leak coming from the HVAC unit near the front door. The floor was all tile and extremely slippery when moist. WHAT HAPPENED On this particular day, the leak was coming down like rain. No one mopped it. No one put up warning signs. And no one alerted the customers. A teenager, Jared*, came in to pick up his last check before heading off to college. He was the first in his family to attend college and was excited to pursue his dreams. When he walked in the entry doors, he missed the slippery area. However, on his way out, Jared was not as lucky and slipped, while a witness stood nearby and looked on. He fell, and his outstretched arm snapped. HOW THE BUTTON LAW FIRM HELPED After connecting with one of our colleagues, Jared was referred to us. We walked him
through the specific aspects of the case, reaffirming that any business that allows members of the public to come in must keep their premises safe for all. This was about helping someone who had the motivation to get his life back, and Jared didn’t take no for an answer. When the defense decided not to offer a penny for Jared’s injuries and suffering, we filed a lawsuit. The case ultimately resolved after mediation. In the end, Jared got closure from this traumatic event and moved on with his life. He is still a close friend of the firm and is pursuing his bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University. He even plans to apply to law school after earning his undergraduate degree. As a result of the settlement, we became mentors to Jared. We helped him create a budget and set up a bank account and a savings account.
REFERRING CASES TO THE BUTTON LAW FIRM Sometimes cases are referred to us by past clients. Others are referred to us from fellow lawyers. Jared’s case was referred to us by a friend of ours in Chicago, Scott DeSalvo. Thank you, Scott, for thinking of us and being a hero to someone in need.
*Name has been changed.
We can’t wait to see what he does next.
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