Slip-and-Fall Injury at Family Fun Center Leaves Client With Back Injury

In March 2019, our client and her family were enjoying a day at Middle Tennessee family fun center, celebrating a loved one’s birthday. Family Fun Centers are huge complexes with activities like bowling, trampolines, skate rinks, video games, and laser tag. On this day, our client wanted to do some roller skating.

As she prepared to skate, our client walked toward the roller skating rink. Near the entrance, she slipped on an accumulation of liquid and ice on the floor. Our client slipped and fell violently, suffering a serious back injury. One employee stationed nearby was looking down on her phone while stationed at the rink. Despite the dangerous condition, no warning signs were posted, and the nearby employees had failed to inspect the area.

She was rushed to receive medical treatment, which included back surgery. Even after the operation, our client continued to endure chronic pain, permanent physical impairment, and emotional suffering. Her injuries disrupted every part of her life, and limited her ability to work, costing her wages, and leaving her with ongoing medical bills that placed immense strain on her and her family.

When our client came to Weir and Kestner Injury Lawyers for help, we instantly recognized that this was not just an accident but a result of preventable negligence. We looked into the fun center’s safety practices and found clear failures: the staff knew or should have known about the dangerous floor condition, they failed to properly inspect and clean the area, and they ignored their responsibility to protect patrons. Even worse, their lack of training and supervision allowed employees to disregard obvious risks, creating an unsafe environment for our client and others.

We filed a lawsuit and built a strong legal case that demonstrated the defendant’s negligence and reckless disregard for safety. By showing that the fun center failed in its basic duty to maintain safe premises, train its employees to perform inspections, and warn guests of dangerous conditions, we held them accountable for our client’s injuries.

Ultimately, our efforts helped our client secure a significant recovery at mediation. The resolution compensated her for her past and future medical bills, lost income, permanent disability, and loss of enjoyment towards life. Most importantly, it provided her with the financial stability and sense of justice she deserved after such a life altering event.

At Weir and Kestner Injury Lawyers, we firmly believe family entertainment centers should prioritize safety first. When businesses neglect their duty of care, the consequences can be catastrophic. By standing by our client, we made sure her voice was heard, her suffering was recognized, and she received the justice she was entitled to. Contact us today if you need advice after a slip and fall accident.