If I was hurt at a restaurant when a glass broke in my hand, am I entitled more than just medial expenses?
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If I was hurt at a restaurant when a glass broke in my hand, am I entitled more than just medial expenses?
the glass was one that gets washed in hot water and is than thrown in the cooler to chill. I received a arterial laceration in my hand and required medical attention.
Asked on February 12, 2015 under Personal Injury, Michigan
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
If you can show that the restaurant was at fault (e.g. that it was negligent, or unreasonably careless, the way the heated, chilled, then gave to you a glass), you could, in addition to your out-of-pocket (not paid by insurance) medical expenses, potentially recover:
1) Pain and suffering, IF you suffer impairment or disability lasting weeks or longer;
2) Lost wages, if you missed work;
3) Other out-of-pocket costs you incurred, such as if you had to take cabs because you couldn't drive.
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