Winning Together - Vol. 2 Issue 5

HELLO FROM JOE WEIR & TONY KESTNER

Smyrna Office 10541 Cedar Grove Road, Suite 130 Smyrna, TN 37167 Phone: (615) 220-4180 Murfreesboro Office 416 D Medical Center Parkway Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Phone: (615) 220-4180 Nashville Office 3200 West End Avenue, Suite 500 Nashville, TN 37203 Phone: (615) 220-4180 Chattanooga Office 200 West MLK Boulevard, Suite 1000

In this issue, we share a story about a client who had a fall on a staircase, discuss what happens when a Nashville Woo Girl gets injured, and share some tips on picking the right child car seat. We also showcase one of Murfreesboro’s best kept restaurant secrets. Email help@wkjustice.com and let us know what you think. We love to hear from you!

Tony Kestner Trial Attorney

Joe Weir Trial Attorney

Chattanooga, TN 37402 Phone: (423) 558-0717 CONTACT US Phone: (615) 220-4180 Fax: (866) 538-5331 www.wkjustice.com

VERDICTS & SETTLEMENTS Tennessee Resident Injured in A Staircase Accident Wins Award

It was mid-October and our client was very excited. She was meeting friends for lunch at a popular Brentwood, Tennessee Mexican restaurant. And, she was really looking forward to spending time with her friends. Lunch went great and everyone enjoyed themselves.

large hospital bill she called Weir & Kestner Injury Lawyers for a review of her injury rights. Because the accident occurred on commercial property that was neither owned or maintained by the restaurant we argued primary liability rested with the shopping center property owner. Before

After their lunch, our client, who was 75 years old, exited the building. After she exited, she was unable to go down the stairs she used when she arrived due to congestion. So, she was forced to walk down a four riser concrete staircase outside to get to the parking lot. As she took her first step, she tried to grab the handrail. But, there was one problem. The staircase was

designed and constructed without a handrail in violation of city codes and industry standards. Without a handrail to help her, our client fell off the stairs causing her to sustain a broken arm. After being injured, our client was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for treatment. She had surgery and began the recovery process. After receiving a

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