The other day while in the shopping centre a sign over a store entrance fell on my sons arm. It broke the skin but did not bleed. He said it was not that bad and we went on. Later it looked swollen and very red. It still hurts him 2 days later and my husband cant believe I am not calling a lawyer. The sign that fell was hanging on hooks in the ceiling. The hooks were pulled out. It was seen by a local shop owner and the security guard. He took my sons name and address. Should I pursue it?????????????
2007-01-10 18:40:49 · 10 answers · asked by Stephanie G 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Just because a person sues doesn't mean they will win all the time. After having your Son treated by a competent Medical Practitioner, ask the store to cover for your Son's medical bills, normally businesses will cover incidents like these. They would probably have insurance.
If the store refuses, then maybe its time to see a lawyer.
2007-01-10 18:58:32 · answer #1 · answered by gatwick100 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look anyone can sue buy sometimes it is better to take the high road. Your son is not a finiancial provider in your home so you can't really get any money for this accident. As the store was under repair it does carry a construction libility policy provided by the contractor. But that also comes with top gun lawyers who fight to win.
Might i subjest a little wiser and less painful method to resolve this matter. Go speak to the store manager and tell him that your sons arm is injured and you want to store to pick up his medical bills for the injury, ( put a take recorder in your purse and record the whole event word for word ). As you know no store wants bad press, and they do not want to be seen as harming a child.
So if the manager agrees to cover the expenses then great. If they do not if it bothers you enoof then sue them if you must. Your son has the right to sue until he is 18+ 1 year but you better have medical doctors saying he is hurt.
2007-01-11 04:47:20 · answer #2 · answered by Thomas A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you should absolutely sue.
First however, you need to take your little guy immediately to a hospital emergency or your family doctor for xrays and a check up. I have had two severe car accidents neither of which were my fault. In both cases my lawyer advised me there would be no "quick" settlement because he wanted to wait and see if there were any repercussions from the accidents sometime down the line. Granted the injuries were more serious than your son has but you just never know if there is something below the surface which you can't see. Please do this.
I agree with your husband. If you persue this you are not only perhaps getting some money for your son but you are also protecting other shoppers by making the store aware they can't be that careless.
What would have happened if it had fallen on his head? Luckily it didn't but what if?????? Don't allow them to continue with such sloppy work and endanger others.
Let us know what you decide and good luck.
2007-01-11 02:56:32 · answer #3 · answered by felix 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Come on... are you serious? He obviously isn't that hurt or you would have been alerted sooner. It seems like you didn't win the lottery so you are looking to do it through the court system. Crap claims like this hurt everyone. The store's insurance company will have to pay, then the store's insurance rates go up, then they have to charge more for goods sold in the store. You, me, and everyone else ends up paying for this in the long run. You can see what this has done to the cost of health care in this country. We, as Americans, have such a bad reputation for suing over every little thing. How about being an honest, good person and admit that your son is fine (as he said he was) and earn your million elsewhere!
2007-01-11 02:59:52 · answer #4 · answered by katiekat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, get medical attention for your son. Second, count your lucky stars that he wasn't hit in the head by the sign or injured worse than he is.
If you have no health insurance, I would call the property developer and ask who to send the bills to. Take it to court as a last measure, try to find a simple solution first.
However, if you have health insurance coverage for your son, do not bother with a lawsuit. It will probably cost more than it is worth to fight. Just be thankful your son will be alright and forget about it.
2007-01-11 03:02:26 · answer #5 · answered by Kevin k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should. You are entitled to legal compensation, or rather your son is. Such an event could return many thousand dollars for pain and suffering as well as the fright and injury. See a lawyer as soon as possible. Any damages paid will take into account your legal fees so it should not cost you.
2007-01-11 02:49:57 · answer #6 · answered by SEO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you proberly can - but if u did not get a copy of the incident report then chances are it will disapeare - i would advise you to contact your doctor and get him to exzamin your son 1st tho - as no evidence of injury = no evidence at all - but they may also say u should of seen a doctor right away -
contact an acidental injury specalist - u see them advertised all teh time on tv or try looking online for one they will be able to give u much better information and advice
2007-01-11 02:47:42 · answer #7 · answered by EXZODIER 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get over it.
Like katikat, I am of similar view. It ends up costing us all more in the end with higher premiums and the cost of goods.
If nothing is broken and it's just a flesh wound forget it and get on with living!!!!
2007-01-11 03:15:02 · answer #8 · answered by Billy T 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you seems ok,I try you out just in case then we can talk about the other problem...only if you can convince me.I'm quite easy pleased,just do as I say and we'll get along just fine.
2007-01-11 02:52:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. What amazes this citizen is that you husband didn't ask about the doctor first.!!!!!!!!!!!! Get the child to the doctor.
2007-01-11 02:49:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋