Trip & Fall – CRPS

Our client was taking a routine walk through a city park when the ground gave way beneath her feet. She stepped into a large hole concealed by overgrown grass – the kind of hazard that should have been identified and repaired through regular maintenance. What began as an ankle injury quickly became something far more serious: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, or CRPS.

CRPS is one of the most painful and difficult-to-treat conditions in modern medicine. It is characterized by intense, chronic pain that spreads well beyond the original injury site, often accompanied by changes in skin color, temperature, and severe hypersensitivity. For our client, a simple afternoon walk became a daily battle with debilitating pain affecting every aspect of her life.

The city has a legal duty to inspect and maintain public parks and walkways in a reasonably safe condition. When a dangerous condition exists – one that would have been found through proper inspection – the city can be held liable when that condition causes injury. Pursuing a claim against a municipality requires navigating strict notice requirements, short filing deadlines, and governmental immunity arguments. Our team has significant experience handling premises liability claims against public entities and knows how to overcome these defenses.

Thomas Feher, Esq. and Alex Ballard, Esq. represented our client from investigation through resolution. We documented the hazardous condition, built the medical evidence connecting the fall to CRPS, and presented a comprehensive case for past and future pain and suffering, medical expenses, and loss of enjoyment of life. The matter resolved for $1,400,000.

If you were seriously injured on public property, you may have a premises liability claim against the city. Under California’s Government Claims Act, the deadline to file a claim can be as short as six months from the date of injury. Contact Feher Law for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win.