Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    queen08's Avatar
    queen08 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Jan 2, 2008, 05:14 PM
    Negligance at a business
    My 8 yr. old daughter suffered burns to her mouth from drinking hot chocolate served to her in a plastic cup with a straw. Her injuries did not warrant hospital admittance or skin grafts. Should I pursue counsel or settle with the business on an amount? What would be a justified amount if my case is not substantial due to the less than severity of her injuries?
    excon's Avatar
    excon Posts: 21,482, Reputation: 2992
    Uber Member
    		  
    #2

    Jan 2, 2008, 05:56 PM
    Hello queen:

    Do you have ANY medical bills?? Without 'em, you're probably not going to get a dime.

    If they give you a free dinner, that's pretty good.

    excon
    smearcase's Avatar
    smearcase Posts: 2,392, Reputation: 316
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #3

    Jan 2, 2008, 06:11 PM
    I'm not a lawyer but...
    Did they ask if she wanted a straw?
    Did she ask for a straw?
    Did you see her drinking hot choc from a straw?
    Did you take her for medical evaluation?

    If a clerk did it intentionally to cause harm it might be worth something.
    But if it wasn't serious enough for you to take her to the emerg room, not much
    You'll prob do them more damage by not giving them any business and telling all your friends about it. I wouldn't accept a free meal from them. I wouldn't know what might be purposely or accidentally included in the food.
    Fr_Chuck's Avatar
    Fr_Chuck Posts: 81,301, Reputation: 7692
    Expert
    		  
    #4

    Jan 2, 2008, 06:21 PM
    Yes, it is very possible both the business and the parent is responsible,

    The business should know better than serving it with a straw, if they did that, they may have some liablity after you prove there was a medcial injury though the doctor treatment and medical statement.

    Of course the child and family services may also be concerned of a parent who is with the child at a restranut and would also allow them to do the same.

    In today's silly everyone sues everyone, I guess you can get a settlement, in a good world, a person who understands accidents happen would not be looking for reasons to sue.
    This only costs everyone else higher food costs and is really part of today's problems
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Hospital negligance? [ 1 Answers ]

Is it possible to sue a Buffalo, NY county hospital for dying my 76 year old mothers hair red? My mother was in care of the facility for 3 1/2 months. A nurse took it upon herself to color my mothers hair (my mothers hair is black and my mother has dementia). They actually colored her hair approx...

Business Being Named the Same as Another Business and Registering a Business [ 3 Answers ]

What if mt business name is taken and how do I register my company or business? :)

Looking for small town business-to-business service need I'm qualified for [ 5 Answers ]

I hope someone out there can help! Some entrepreneur who's already made this discovery and who can hep me do similar. Seems everything I can think of nobody would pay any $ for me to do. I am 7 yr stay at home MOM w/ 2 kids now just both in school and I really need to find work I can do to...

Business plan how to for a trucking business [ 2 Answers ]

I have a business plan outline someone gave to me. I need to make my own. I am having a real hard time. I have purchased Business Plans made EZ and it's not. How and where can I get help writing one?:cool:

Business to business vs Business to Consumer retail [ 1 Answers ]

How does Business to business retail differ from business to consumer retail?

View more questions Search