My eye was injured during a lash extension session, I have to see my doctor as my eye is visibly swollen and in pain. Is the lash studio responsible for my doctor’s bill?
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My eye was injured during a lash extension session, I have to see my doctor as my eye is visibly swollen and in pain. Is the lash studio responsible for my doctor’s bill?
During the session, I complained of
pain more than 5 times, even relaying
to the technician that ‘my eye feels
cut.’ The technician poked me twice
and admitted after the second time ‘I
was not watching where I had my
tweezers.’ She did not once ask to
terminate the session even though she
witnessed and was told that I was in
severe pain.
Asked on November 20, 2016 under Personal Injury, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
After you see the doctor, you can decide what to do.
Legally, if the studio was negligent, or unreasonably careless, they would be liable for your medical bill(s) and possibly--if you suffer some lasting injury or impairment--some amount for "pain and suffering," too.
But if they don't pay you voluntarily, you'd have to file a lawsuit. Even a small claims lawsuit takes time (e.g. time away from work) and costs some money. If, as we hope, you have not suffered lasting injury and only have a small out-of-pocket (not paid by insurance, medicare, or medicaid) medical bill, it would likely not be worth taking legal action.
If you have a large medical bill or lasting damage, then it would likely be worth taking action (and most likely worth consulting with and hiring an attorney). So the results of the doctor's visit will inform your decision as to what to do. Good luck.
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