$345,000 Personal Injury Settlement Secured by Scott Fahrney in Under 7 Months!

$345,000 Personal Injury Settlement Secured by Scott Fahrney in Under 7 Months!

Semeraro & Fahrney, LLC is pleased to announce a $345,000 settlement arising from a trip-and-fall in a Wayne restaurant/bar parking lot on behalf of our client, Mr. S.* The suit was filed December 2024, and the matter resolved less than seven months later, reflecting a swift, favorable outcome for our client.

Our client was exiting the Wayne establishment when his foot caught on a hazardous transition where asphalt met paving stones, causing him to fall and suffer significant injuries.


How We Built the Case

• Early preservation & notice:
Our office promptly issued a Notice of Claim & Preservation of Evidence detailing the hazardous condition and our client’s emergency-room course and surgical care.

• Research standards & safety:
We uncovered evidence the parking-lot conditions failed to meet standards for Safe Walking Surfaces(ASTM F1637) regarding abrupt level changes and exterior walkway maintenance.

• On-site engineering support:
We collaborated with a forensic engineering team to inspect the site and document the condition, strengthening the evidentiary record that led to a favorable resolution.

• Filed complaint and engaged in negotiations:
We asserted negligence and agency theories against the owner/maintainer for failing to keep walking paths safe for business invitees, and our due diligence resulted in the establishment wishing to swiftly enter negotiations.

Fast Resolution, Real Results. From filing to resolution in roughly seven months, this case underscores our firm’s efficient case strategy and commitment to client recovery, particularly where dangerous exterior walkway conditions are involved.

If you or somone you know has been injured due to unsafe walkways, parking-lot potholes, or hazardous level changes, contact Scott, founding Partner at Semeraro & Fahrney, for a FREE consultation today: (973)-988-5070.**

*Client name withheld for privacy.

**Disclaimer: Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome

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