I burned my hand on a chicken rotisserie at Fry's supermarket and now I have a scar should i sue?

Question

there is no sign that says caution and there is no way that thing should have been that hot! I was going to let it go but now I have this ugly scar on my hand that everyone keeps asking me about. I wonder should I write a letter to the manager or get a lawyer, I took pictures. What should I do. Do I even have a cae.

Answer 1

NO, LIKE YOU JUST WROTE.....IT WAS "YOU" WHO BURNED YOUR HAND-----NOT "FRYS".....LAZY *** PEOPLE LOOKIN' FOR A HANDOUT...GEEZZ!!!

Answer 2

Were you/ are you an employee of Fry's? If not, were you trying to access the chicken without permission? I doubt that Kroger's (Fry's parent company) would have chicken in a rotisserie that was accessable to the public. The only way I have seen rotisserie chicken at a Kroger's store was either whole in a plastic bag ready to take and eat or cut into parts and kept in a deli case.
I would need more information about the circumstances before I can advise you.

If you are an employee, were you following the established safety protocols? Did you inform your supervisor at the time of the accident? Was there paperwork filled out? Again, there is too much information we lack to make a sound judgement.

Answer 3

I'm sorry you have the scar but the chances of bringing a lawsuit now would be pretty slim. Call a lawyers office and ask them if this is worth trying. If you decide to follow this at least try to find a lawyer who advertises "If you don't win we take no money" If all else fails try buying some scar fade cream. What ever you decide to do just do your best so when it's all over you can look in the mirror and know you did your best. Good Luck.

Answer 4

I'm NOT trying to be critical, but I thought rotisserie's WERE supposed to be hot!
Yes, there should have been a caution sign, but I also feel people need to be responsible for their own actions.

If I were to be near one of those ovens, I'd know to take caution.

Please don't get me wrong - I DO understand your position. But this reminds me of the lady who sued McDonald's over "hot coffee" that she spilled on herself. Did she not expect the coffee to BE hot? I know I do when I order it. And McDonald's didn't spill it on her - she did it herself. Why should they have had to pay for her stupidity?

I think if you wanted to cover your medical expenses ONLY, it would possibly be okay and make your case diplomatic, not vicious. I'm also NOT saying that YOU are stupid.
Definitely contact the Manager and see what can be done!

GOOD LUCK, honey! I hope all turns out well for you!

HAVE A GREAT NIGHT! : )

Answer 5

Although it didn't say HOT!, you could have easily assumed it would be. A rotisserie is used to cook the chicken, so it has to be pretty hot. What would you sue for anyway? The cost of hydrogen peroxide and band-aids plus pain and suffering. I wouldn't worry about it, this country is too sue-happy anyway.

Answer 6

If I opened my car hood and stuck my hand the fan belt area, do you think that I would have a case aginst the car company that made the vehicle ? The answer I would think is no. There are certian things that you do and certian things that you do not do. But it's up to you -Who are you to to state that it should never have been that hot ? How is it supposed to cook chicken ? It is unfortunate that you hurt your self. If I were you I would tell the manager so nobody else makes a mistake and burns themselves.. But it's up to you- see a doctor and if you want a lawer. Good luck

Answer 7

I answered this one before too but if you are a nurse you must have common sense. A place where they keep hot food must be hot right ? How hot are we talking here -- was it an oven or a place where lights are keeping the chicken warm/hot/whatever. I would tell management so nobody hurts them selves. Now I would sue if the store had the intent to do harm. Like I said it's up to you.

Answer 8

Were they negligent, or were you? You have a "battle scar" of life now -- invent a really good story. Seriously, if they were extremely negligent (which I doubt) then perhaps.

I would certainly write a letter to the manager to explain how it happened and what they should do in the future to make things safer. However, think about this -- the more people sue for things like this, the more groceries are going to cost everyone.

Answer 9

If you actually could get a lawyer to take the case, I would be surprised. That being said, is it necessary to punish a store for your own carelessness? The supermarket that cooks the chicken is regulated by the board of health, they follow the standards that are set before them. If the rotisserie burned you, it was because it was at the temperature that the board of health determined it needed to be at.

Answer 10

I think you should call the manager and explain the situation and probably go and show your hand.
They have insurance that will cover any medical expenses.
Pain and suffering isn't one of those expenses.
I'm sure the manager would want to know so the problem can be corrected and harm to future customers can be avoided.
Hopefully you will receive a sincere apology, an offer to pay your medical expenses,and the satisfaction of seeing the problem corrected............and maybe a free chicken!!!!!!

Answer 11

You'd have to show they were more negligent than you. Was it not covered, not protected, easy for anyone to get burned, etc., or was it more your own fault? If others have been burned too, you could sue with a class action and then have a better case.