Attorney Heather Lottmann of Castle Law recently achieved a significant victory in a challenging Kansas trip and fall case—one that had already been turned down by a few other attorneys. Fortunately, the client didn’t give up and brought the case to Castle Law, where Heather took it seriously and fought for justice.
Trip and fall cases in Kansas are notoriously difficult to win due to the state's modified comparative fault system. Under this rule, if an injured person is found to be 50% or more at fault, they receive nothing in damages. That’s a sharp contrast to Missouri’s pure comparative fault system, where even someone who’s 90% at fault could still recover 10% of their losses.
In these types of cases, defense attorneys often argue that no real hazard existed—or that if it did, the injured person should have seen it and avoided it. They may suggest the person was distracted, not paying attention, or simply careless.
But at Castle Law, we know that just because a case is tough doesn’t mean it’s impossible.
Heather believed in her client’s story when others didn’t—and that made all the difference.
Your Case Deserves a Second Look
If another law firm told you your trip and fall case isn’t worth pursuing, don’t lose hope. Let Castle Law take a look. We’ll give you an honest evaluation—and if we see a path forward, we’ll fight for the outcome you deserve.
Call us today at (816) 842-6200 or to speak with an attorney https://www.castlelaw-kc.com/contact.cfm