While swimming at a pool at a casino rv park my 4 y/o stepped on a drainage cap that wasn't screwed down, 1 leg fell into the hole while she straddled the cap resulting in damages to the labia minora, was transported to another hospital for surgery that night to repair damages. There doesn't appear to be any major damage to ureathra at this time. I don't really want to consult an attorney, but I do want a fair settlement & all expenses for my child. What should I do?
2006-06-08 08:27:20 · 2 answers · asked by 2D 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
THe owners of the park should be responsible for all medical costs incurred. If you want anything beyond that (which I think you're entitled to- imagining the emotional damage to your daughter now and repercussively in several years from now), you'll need an attorney, but most will offer first consultations for free, to determine if you have a case or not. Some will work on a contigency basis which means you don't pay them until your case is settled.
2006-06-08 08:34:01 · answer #1 · answered by Frankie Baby 82 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speak to the owners of the park and tell them that you would like to settle this without all the rigamarole of courts and lawyers. Explain that you don't want to soak them (as this wasn't negligence, it sounds like a mere accident, which DO happen you know) but you would like the hospital expenses to be covered. See what they say and go from there. If they are difficult, you will need to consult an attorney. However, in a case like this, you can call one of the ones that works on a contingency basis.
2006-06-08 09:43:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋