my mom was going for a walk and she slipped on ice in front of someone's house. it snowed a few days before and the sidewalk in front of the house was not shoveled so she had to walk around and slipped on ice. she went to the ER right after and is going through therapy now, but is it too late to sue? doctor told her she fractured her foot and it`s gonna take 8 weeks to heal. this is in nj btw.
2007-03-09 10:59:08 · 10 answers · asked by p1x2 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If your Mom was on someone else's private property, she can get fined for trespassing if she tries to file a claim against that person.
In addition you said your Mother chose to walk around the unshoveled walkway, if your Mother had stayed on the walkway as she was supposed to, her accident may not have occurred.
If you sue, the other people will also be forced to get an attorney, and even a first year law student could make what you've told us look bad on your mother. It also gives the person being sued a chance to countersue. So in reality your Mother could not only lose the time her Doctor said she would be healing, but could lose her own money as well. And that is not including possible attorney fees, fines and court costs for filing a frivolous law suit, if the judge sees fit.
You must prove the homeowner at fault, have receipts for Doctor, letter from place of employment stating that she was unable to perform any job that the company offers, prove her temporary disability caused her extreme duress. Plus a bunch of other stuff that would make this response ten times longer than it already is.
If you really want to sue, contact one of those lawyers that charges you nothing unless they win. If they won't take the case, don't pursue it any further. If they do, than you might have a shot at winning.
2007-03-09 11:28:06 · answer #1 · answered by Steve T. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can still sue, but before you go to that extent, I strongly suggest speaking with the homeowners first. As mentioned above, their homeowners insurance may cover your mother's medical bills. Likewise, that would save both you and them money (in legal fees), and still get the medical fees paid. If you're expecting more than just medical fees plus maybe a little compensation for lost days at work or something, you're pretty mistaken (a judge would likely only award the amount of the medical fees, may (and I stress *may*) be inclined to offer some minimal compensation for days of work your mom may miss, and that's about it). It also may be a question of suing the city rather than the homeowner.
2007-03-09 11:20:44 · answer #2 · answered by Owen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hun, it seems such as you probably did extra then in basic terms fracturing it. there is not any such difficulty as a "therapeutic bruise". you'll be able to desire to circulate to a doctor and have him learn your foot. It does not sound generic, and in case you forget approximately it, it may advise perminit injury on your foot. i might advise putting warmth and ice on it till you get to the wellbeing care provider's workplace. Closley visual exhibit unit the foot and verify it does not start to swell up. superb of success and stay off your foot till better word!
2016-09-30 11:08:57 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No statute of limitations runs in 2 weeks. Your statute is probably 2 years, but if you call a NJ lawyer he'll know.
2007-03-09 11:04:59 · answer #4 · answered by webned 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not too late. How do you know that the person who lived in that house was physically capable of shoveling that snow? Accidents happen.
2007-03-09 11:02:41 · answer #5 · answered by vegaswoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you call the lawyer, speak with the homeowners. They may have home owner's insurance that will cover the medical bill.
2007-03-09 11:07:01 · answer #6 · answered by theblackenedphoenix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I shouldnt think so, if she still has the injury, and it can be prooved the the incident happened in front of this persons house then go ahead.
2007-03-09 11:07:17 · answer #7 · answered by Mintjulip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, contact a personal injury lawyer (otherwise known as an "ambulance chaser") . . I'm sure one would be glad to help.
2007-03-09 11:03:52 · answer #8 · answered by John B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lawyers is going to laugh when you bring him that case, but you have up to two years then its over with
2007-03-09 11:07:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
she has up to 3yrs statue of limitations
2007-03-09 11:07:42 · answer #10 · answered by Atheism itself is your best shot at heaven !! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋