If hot tea from a restaurant burned my leg and it filed an insurance claim on my behalf but they want to speak further to me, what should I do?
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If hot tea from a restaurant burned my leg and it filed an insurance claim on my behalf but they want to speak further to me, what should I do?
I already explained in detail what happened.
Asked on June 22, 2015 under Personal Injury, New York
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
They don't have to pay you unless you sue them in court and win--which is probably not economically worthwhile, unless you suffered *extensive* burns and *large* out-of-pocket medical bills. (That is, you could spend more time and money on the lawsuit than it would be worth.) Otherwise, it is voluntary on their part whether to pay you or not. If you refuse to speak to them, they'll probably refuse to pay you on that basis; so if you are seeking compensation, it is probably in your interest to speak with them, so that hopefully, they will offer you something.
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