about a month ago i bought an exercise ball, the correct one for my weight, height, and gender, i have been using it to rehab a back injury. i was getting a lot better until sunday the "anti-burst" ball burst, droping me on my back onto the floor. i couldn't move for several minutes and eventually went to the er where i was admitted to the hospital for two days. i am still in pain, on pain killers, and unable to work. the ball was not punctured and burst completly in half. what should i do legally?
2006-09-08 06:22:09 · 9 answers · asked by mongo862001 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
All the injury lawyers I know will do a consultation for you for free. Call a couple of them and see who can sit down with you and go through your case. They will need to see your medical records, if you can get a copy of those ahead of time and take them with you it will speed up getting an opinion from him or her. Records for the initial injury (the reason you were on the ball to begin with) and the ones from the accident.
Just for you as one back patient to another, I have been a mess from time to time and my chiropractor has worked miracles! Back pain is the worst, been there and got the scars to prove it. You have my sympathy. Keep moving, and slowly it will be better.
2006-09-08 07:22:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can prove that the ball malfunctioned and that you did indeed have the proper ball for your height, weight, etc. then you might have a case. Unless you were seriously injured even more then it might still be considered frivolous. You were already having back problems before so it's not like the ball caused your back problems. You might want to consult an attorney, though.
2006-09-08 06:26:53 · answer #2 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a personal injury attorney using the website below...or the telephone directory. They [attorney specific] will be the only one to "take the case". In order to be represented...they apply the "clean hands doctrine" to clients.
It does sound as though you have sustained damage and injury through no fault of your own; however, it is better to seek professional opinions in regard to such matters...
The lawyers cannot contact you...you must contact them. Look for a contingency basis of contract if you are monetarily strained.
2006-09-08 06:35:43 · answer #3 · answered by sheila_0123 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only a licensed attorney can give you legal advice. Anyone who is not a licensed attorney who gives you legal advice is committing the unauthorized practice of law, which is criminal in many states. Consult with a licensed attorney if you want to know your legal rights.
When you talk to the attorney, ask them about product liability claims, including negligent manufacture, and strict products liability for defective design or manufacture, as well as implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose.
2006-09-08 06:34:26 · answer #4 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have sustained further injury due to using equipment that was not fit for purpose.
I would say you have a case, be careful about sending the ball back to the manufacturers for "Investigation" take photos first and send it recorded (signed)
Best of luck.
2006-09-08 06:30:14 · answer #5 · answered by Bladerunner (Dave) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you do,find a law firm that will give a free consultation so you don't waist time or money is definitely Worth a try.Sorry about your injuries i hope u feel better
2006-09-08 06:27:27 · answer #6 · answered by ny_lollippop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to call your local ambulance chaser, better known as a personal injury lawyer. Their consultation is usually free, so call one.
2006-09-08 06:26:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there has to be at least one ambulance-chaser in your area who will take your case. look in the yellow pages to see which lawyer(s) have the biggest ads.
2006-09-08 06:42:27 · answer #8 · answered by arkie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see a lawyer
2006-09-08 06:27:54 · answer #9 · answered by bill j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋