I was in the store and a prop fell on my face and swelled my face up pretty bad. It doesn't hurt as bad now but I want to know if I could sue the store for the prop falling on me since I heard that it happened before to other people. I also want to know how much it should cost to sue them (if I can), how much I could get and should they cover my doctor bills.
2007-08-13 12:09:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Corporations
Without any permanent damage, it's probably not going to be profitable. Did you immediately go to a doctor? Were there any loss of wages? Can you prove, without a doubt, that it has fallen on others? Attorney and court fees are extremely expensive (lawyers generally take 30-40%). If you had no loss of wages and no permanent damage, then your award may not be worth it. Think carefully before you do anything. Definitely speak to an attorney as well.
2007-08-13 12:21:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are invitees, licencees and trespassers. The store invited you into their premises and have a big duty to see you are not hurt. You should report this incident to the store manager....they will report it to their insurers and they will appoint an adjuster. You must be able to show you were, in fact, injured. A good idea is to have a doctor look at your face. The insurance company will probably make you an offer. However, you must report it immediatley.
2007-08-13 19:25:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to file suit. You can tell the store manager you wish to make a bodily injury claim. Ask if the store carries medical payments coverage. If so, they will pay your medical bills.
You can make a claim for any amount you think is fair. Without knowing all of the details, I cannot guess at the value of your claim.
2007-08-13 19:18:21 · answer #3 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was an incident report filed? Were pictures taken of your swollen face? The store should definitely pay medical bills.
2007-08-13 20:17:12 · answer #4 · answered by annvictorblue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can sue. You will need to show proof of injury. If you haven't contacted a lawyer, do so immediately. He will tell you where to get looked at.
As a sidenote, unless you have some sort of permenant injury, your settlement will end up in a lawyer's pocket. It sounds as if you weren't really hurt too badly. Maybe....maybe....maybe you are feeling shooting pains in your neck? Just a thought....
2007-08-13 19:19:52 · answer #5 · answered by Bruce J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say Thomas K. is right: And don't talk to anyone (such as insurance companies, on their behalf or sign anything.)
2007-08-13 19:17:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should consult an attorney first.
2007-08-13 19:15:40 · answer #7 · answered by Thomas K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably walked into it..
2007-08-13 19:18:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋