I fell off of a ladder, that is illeagal to use and he knew. Others had fallen from the ladder also. I had fallen and hurt myself 2 weeks proir to him putting me on the books, then the day he put me on the books I fell from the same ladder. I had never used single rail ladders before. I didn't know they where so dangerous. I broke my arm very severly, and hurt my tailbone again. Now they won't heal, Is there anyway toget sue. I've been told I can't, but I think this would be gross neglegence
2007-12-31 09:34:37 · 10 answers · asked by The13thstone 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Here's an important distinction: if you are awarded Workman's Compensation payments, no terms of negligence apply. Workman's Comp is designed to get you healed up and better again, and to keep the employer from being sued.
So, in a WC case, don't bother trying to throw negligence in there as a factor to get more money. You get paid from a schedule of injuries.
HOWEVER, if the employer was negligent, and KNEW that the ladder was unsafe then you may have a case.
Here's one thing that HIS attorney will bring up: you had already fallen from the ladder a couple of weeks before, and yet you climbed the ladder again. You need to think about how you'll address that line of questioning.
2007-12-31 09:45:19 · answer #1 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can, call a lawyer; I'm sure he/she will.
2007-12-31 17:59:45 · answer #2 · answered by Mezmarelda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lawyers who will take the case on a contingency basis and if you win your case, they will take a certain percentage of the amount that you are awarded. No upfront out of pocket money expenses.
2007-12-31 17:43:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
call L&I!
2007-12-31 17:43:01 · answer #4 · answered by Carrie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would contact a laywer in your area and go to the court to schedule a hearing again your employer. All you should need is they're name & address. Good luck! =)
2007-12-31 17:41:11 · answer #5 · answered by ღ♥ Katie ♥ღ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im taking business law and you can sue him for negligence.im only in 9th grade but we just did like a whole chapter on this stuff. and i do live in washington
2007-12-31 17:40:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to an attorney. The initial consultation is generally free. If they decide you have a case ask them to handle it for a percentage of the award. If they will accept that go ahead, if they won't accept that they're probably not sure you'll win. If they don't believe you have a case it's probably wise to fore go a suit.
2007-12-31 17:40:41 · answer #7 · answered by Newmedicine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can sue. You may even be able to win. Start by discussing the case with a lawyer. You won't win a negligence suit on your own.
2007-12-31 17:38:19 · answer #8 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can sue... You can sue ANYONE for ANYTHING ANYTIME you want..
2007-12-31 17:38:02 · answer #9 · answered by CHUCK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a lawyer, they will tell you for sure.. I would assume that falls under worker's comp.
2007-12-31 17:37:13 · answer #10 · answered by silly 123 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋