I fell down a flight of wooden stairs, not once but twice. After the 2nd fall I call the landlord and told her she needs to get a handrail in here for me. She had one installed that week. That was 18 months ago. The problem, I did not seek medical treatment figuring a sore tailbone heals within 6 mos. to a year depending on injury. It is very sore to this day. I feel like I need a walker to get out of my car. I was even told I walk funny! So the thing is, if I go get x-rays and it turns out to be something serious, would the landlord be partically responsible for any medical treatment or has too much time elapsed?
2007-09-24 10:40:38 · 2 answers · asked by befulone 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Go to the law section or talk to a lawyer - the statute of limitations is probably two years, depending on the state you live in.
2007-09-24 12:47:30 · answer #1 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there wasn't a hand rail when you moved in and there was no agreement to put the handrail in then I don't see how you could hold her responsible for you being clumsy.
Even if you could hold her responsible then the statute of limitations has most likely run out.
2007-09-24 17:46:13 · answer #2 · answered by paganmom 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋