$600,000 Settlement for Slip and Fall

Angela Doe (a pseudonym) was simply running a routine errand—grocery shopping in West Palm Beach—when her day took a devastating turn. As she pushed her cart out of the store, she suddenly lost her footing, slipping on an unnoticed oily substance and crashing onto her hip and lower back. The fall didn’t just injure her body; it aggravated a pre-existing spine and hip injury, altering her life and golden years.

Angela was a retired woman who had been enjoying an active, fulfilling life with her husband. She cherished her hobbies, outdoor activities, and independence. But after the fall, those simple joys were stolen from her. Pain and mobility issues replaced her freedom, drastically reducing her quality of life.

Store surveillance footage told a shocking story—other shoppers had noticed the spill and carefully walked around it, while some nearly fell themselves. Even more troubling, employees had passed by the hazardous area without taking any action to clean it up.

Angela had gone to other law firms that turned her away, stating it would be too hard to prove her “damages” because of her pre-exiting conditions. The Law Office of Salesia Smith-Gordon took on the legal battle head-on, navigating the complexities of litigation and the client’s condition, refusing to back down. Their relentless advocacy led  to a $600,000 settlement before trial—securing justice for Angela. and sending a clear message to the store. Beyond the financial resolution, the case produced significant change: the store implemented stricter cleaning and safety protocols to help ensure other customers would not suffer the same fate due to floor hazard.

This wasn’t just a legal win—it was a fight for accountability, safety, and the well-being of everyday people like Angela.