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$175,000 Recovered in Premise Liability Case

Jurisdiction

Los Angeles Superior Court

Case Number

20STCV35234

Practice

Product Liability

Case Description

$175,000 recovered for a client who fell down an entire flight of stairs at a Los Angeles Metro station due to inadequate lighting. Our investigation revealed that the automatic lighting sensors were defective, leaving the area insufficiently lit in the early evening. The fall, captured on video, resulted in a torn rotator cuff injury.

Injury Brief

A torn rotator cuff is a serious shoulder injury that occurs when the tendons connecting the shoulder muscles to the upper arm bone (humerus) are damaged. This injury is common in falls, especially when a person instinctively tries to break their fall with an outstretched arm. It can cause significant pain, weakness, and long-term mobility issues.

Types of Rotator Cuff Tears:

  • Partial Tear: The tendon is damaged but not completely severed.
  • Full-Thickness (Complete) Tear: The tendon is fully detached from the bone, often requiring surgery.

Symptoms of a Torn Rotator Cuff:

  • Intense shoulder pain, especially when lifting the arm
  • Weakness and loss of range of motion
  • A cracking or popping sensation in the shoulder
  • Difficulty sleeping due to pain, particularly when lying on the injured side

Treatment & Recovery:

  • Non-Surgical Treatment: Includes physical therapy, pain management, and steroid injections for minor tears.
  • Surgical Intervention: Severe or complete tears often require arthroscopic surgery or tendon repair.
  • Rehabilitation & Recovery Time: Healing can take several months, with physical therapy necessary to regain strength and mobility.
A torn rotator cuff can lead to chronic pain, limited arm function, and long-term disability if not properly treated, making early diagnosis and rehabilitation critical for recovery.

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