If I slipped inside ofa storeand got hurt, what do I do?
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If I slipped inside ofa storeand got hurt, what do I do?
I was walking in the produce aisle and slipped on some water but caught myself on the employees produce cart. She asked me if I was okay. I didn’t know I was hurt until the next day when I was barely able to get out of bed to take my son to school. I have gone to the doctor twice for pain due to my back from the slip. He gave me pain meds to ease the pain. I am supposed to send in my reciepts from my doctor but not sure what to do after that?
Asked on March 6, 2011 under Personal Injury, Oklahoma
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
The fact that you were hurt in someone's else's property does not automatically mean they are liable, or responsible, for your injury. There must first be fault, which generally depends on negligence, or being careless. If the store knew of the puddle and didn't mop it up or put out a wet floor sign, or if a store employee caused the puddle, the store is likely liable, but not if some other customer caused the puddle right before you slipped, when the store had no chance to do anything about it. If the store is responsible, they should pay medical bills, lost wages, other out of pocket costs (e.g. taxi to the hospital) and *possibly,* for serious or long-lasting injuries, some amount for pain and suffering. If they won't pay voluntarily, your recourse would be to sue, which may or may not be economically worthwhile.
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