Trip and Fall on Military Base Due to Unsafe Renovation Conditions
Jan 10, 2024OUTCOME: $750,000.00 Recovery
Tavis J. Souder represented a civilian employee who was seriously injured while working on a U.S. military base due to unsafe renovation practices by a subcontractor. During an aircraft hangar renovati ... on, the subcontractor installed a temporary wooden door frame and left a raised wooden threshold without any warning signs, barricades, or hazard markings. The doorway remained unlocked and appeared normal to those familiar with the area. Unaware of the obstruction, the client opened the door and attempted to walk through as she had done countless times before. The concealed wooden threshold caused her to trip and fall violently, resulting in significant neck injuries and a concussion. By establishing that the subcontractor and property owner failed to maintain a code-compliant and safe environment, and that their negligence directly caused the fall and resulting injuries, Mr. Souder secured a $750,000 settlement for his client. This result came after the case had stalled under prior counsel, demonstrating Mr. Souder’s commitment to delivering results where others could not. Palm Beach County personal injury lawyer Tavis Souder continues to represent victims across Florida injured due to unsafe premises and negligent construction conditions.
