8 month old crushed my high chair

[mmm104104]

OK, I agree I failed as a parent!!!

But if I arrive to the restaurant and I'm given a high chair, which is waiting for me at the table. Shouldn't that high chair be stable enough not to fall forward?

[cyjeff]

Originally Posted by mmm104104

OK, I agree I failed as a parent!!!

But if I arrive to the restaurant and I'm given a high chair, which is waiting for me at the table. Shouldn't that high chair be stable enough not to fall forward?

Sure.

And that means you have SHARED liability for the accident. Since there was no long term damage done, I would talk to the manager and ask him/her to pay for half of the ER visit.

[mmm104104]

it's a nation-wide restaurant, so local manage is not going to do me any good, I need to deal with corporate, that's why I'm asking all the questions before I do anything. I have a filling as soon as I contact them, they will send me to their legal dept.

[mommyof4]

OK, I agree I failed as a parent!!!

There's your answer.

As a mother of 4 and a woman who tended bar, served, and managed in the restaurant business, I can tell you that the restaurant does NOT owe you anything.

When you arrived at your table, BEFORE placing the child and seat in the sling, you check to make sure it is the one that is appropriate. If it isn't or you are unsure, you ask for a different one or for help in determining what is correct. Just like you check to make sure that anything else is appropriate to ensure your child's safety. You do NOT leave the responsibility of your child's safety to a server or a busy manager of a restaurant.

If you used one of the wooden high chairs turned upside down, that is nothing but sheer stupidity on your part.

If you want to sue, go ahead (assuming you can find an atty who will take your case) Your legal fee will most likely increase your bills by 10.

[mmm104104]

It was one of the sling seat holders...

Thank you everyone for your time and help on this.

[wyett717]

The establishment is responsible for providing safe, functioning equipment - which they did. You are responsible for ensuring that said equipment is used properly and safely - which you did not.