How Rhonda M. Found Comfort, Confidence, and Justice After a Devastating Fall
Facts of the Case
Date & Location
The incident occured at a hair salon in Modesto on August 7, 2024
What Happened
Rhonda tripped on an unsecured rubber mat while walking from the shampoo station to her stylist’s chair at a Modesto hair salon.
Injury Suffered
Fractured right hip requiring a hemiarthroplasty (partial hip replacement).
Settlement Amount
$425,000.00
Rhonda's Story
A Routine Salon Visit Turned Life-Changing
On what was supposed to be an ordinary day, Rhonda went to her local salon for a perm — something she’d done many times before. As she walked back to the stylist’s chair, her foot became caught under a large rubber mat meant for the stylist’s comfort. The mat flipped and trapped her foot, sending her forward.
She hit the ground hard, instantly realizing what she’d feared for years: she had broken her hip. She was rushed to the hospital, where doctors performed an emergency hemiarthroplasty, replacing part of her hip.
The Aftermath: Fear, Pain, and Isolation
After surgery, Rhonda spent over two weeks in the hospital and a skilled nursing facility, terrified she might never regain her independence. Living alone on Social Security and retirement income, she feared she’d lose her home. Depression set in.
Friends encouraged her to seek legal help, but Rhonda hesitated.
Choosing Silva Injury Law: Compassion and Trust
From the first phone call, Rhonda knew she’d found the right team. She was paired with attorney Matt Kracht, who quickly became her advocate and confidant.
The Legal Process: Aggressive Work, Genuine Care
Silva Injury Law took an aggressive approach to discovery, gathering evidence and establishing liability early. “I didn’t even know what litigation was,” Rhonda admitted. When it came time for her deposition, she was nervous — but Matt guided her through the process.
The firm’s proactive strategy and preparation paid off. Within a year of filing, Silva Injury Law secured a $425,000 settlement, bringing Rhonda closure and relief.
Settlement Timeline
August 7, 2024
Rhonda trips over a loose rubber mat at a Modesto salon and fractures her hip.
August 8, 2024
Undergoes right hip hemiarthroplasty surgery.
August 13–23, 2024
Hospitalized and transferred to a skilled nursing facility for rehabilitation.
January 21, 2025
Silva Injury Law files suit, taking an aggressive discovery approach.
June 23, 2025
Rhonda completes her deposition with attorney Matt Kracht at her side.
August 28, 2025
Case settles for $425,000.
The Resolution: Relief and Renewal
“When Matt told me the amount, I just cried,” Rhonda said. “I thought my life was over when I was flying through the air, but this gave me my life back.”
She now feels something she hadn’t felt in years — comfort and stability. “My niece asked me, ‘Do you feel comfortable?’ and I told her, I don’t think I’ve ever felt comfortable in my life until now.”
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