In a chain store trip and fall, a grandmother was entering a local branch when she was caused to trip and fall on a mat that had rippled up and created a tripping hazard. She fell forward with her arm extended and suffered a serious fracture of her arm. Kopfler & Hermann was able to obtain the video footage of the event. This chain store had an employee assigned to monitor the entrance but there were multiple entrances and she was not aware that the mat was rippling and causing a tripping hazard. Kopfler & Hermann consulted with the expert witness who had formulated the standard for rubber mats at entrance After review of the matter the expert rendered a report that there was a violation of the standard for floor mats. After depositions of various personnel, a settlement was entered where the grandmother was compensated in full for injuries, pain and suffering, and all medical expenses.
