Woman Breaks Elbow Tripping Over Sofa on Sidewalk
How It Happened
A Billerica, Massachusetts woman went for a walk with her husband and dog on a nice summer day. Part of the
sidewalk was blocked with a sofa bed that had been disposed of by the property owner. The woman’s foot caught on
a piece of wood sticking out from the bottom of the couch, causing her to fall to the ground.
Injuries sustained from the accident
The woman broke her elbow in the fall.
Suit was filed and the case settled on the eve of trial for $22,500.00