jammed finger in heavy door

[nh6729]

What is the name of your state? California
I had my pinky jammed by a very heavy door for 20 to 30 seconds at a fitness facility at an unsafe environment without a warning sign a couple of weeks ago. I went to urgent care with x-ray showing hairline fracture and the doctor said it would heal in 2 weeks and no typing for 2 weeks. However, it's still hurting me now after 2 weeks because it's not yet healing. The finger nail is still in pure dark color too. And very inconvenient for not typing for 2 weeks because I have to type for my work as well as other things, eg, taking shower, etc. I still can't type as before since typing with other fingers are also causing the pinky to hurt very much.
Just wonder if there's anything that the fitness facility should be responsible for in this case, eg, pay for my medical expenses (already paid for by my medical insurance though), inconveniences, etc. And how should I deal with the fitness facility? Or do I need a personal injury attoney? I appreciate any opinion and/or advice on this case. Thanks.

[HappyHusband]

Originally Posted by nh6729

What is the name of your state? California
I had my pinky jammed by a very heavy door for 20 to 30 seconds at a fitness facility at an unsafe environment without a warning sign a couple of weeks ago. I went to urgent care with x-ray showing hairline fracture and the doctor said it would heal in 2 weeks and no typing for 2 weeks. However, it's still hurting me now after 2 weeks because it's not yet healing. The finger nail is still in pure dark color too. And very inconvenient for not typing for 2 weeks because I have to type for my work as well as other things, eg, taking shower, etc. I still can't type as before since typing with other fingers are also causing the pinky to hurt very much.
Just wonder if there's anything that the fitness facility should be responsible for in this case, eg, pay for my medical expenses (already paid for by my medical insurance though), inconveniences, etc. And how should I deal with the fitness facility? Or do I need a personal injury attoney? I appreciate any opinion and/or advice on this case. Thanks.

Just wonder if there's anything that the fitness facility should be responsible for in this case, eg, pay for my medical expenses (already paid for by my medical insurance though), inconveniences, etc. And how should I deal with the fitness facility?

You should start by contacting the facility and let them know what happened, so they can investigate this alleged unsafe environment and possibly correct the situation, if needed, to prevent others from getting injured.
While you are at it, you could request that they pay all or part of the medical expenses.
Their response to your letter will determine your next action.
Contact them in writing, certified return receipt requested.

[You Are Guilty]

Originally Posted by nh6729

I had my pinky jammed by a very heavy door for 20 to 30 seconds at a fitness facility

Ok, how about some details on how?

Originally Posted by nh6729

at an unsafe environment

Just because you were hurt doesn't mean it is "unsafe"

Originally Posted by nh6729

without a warning sign a couple of weeks ago.

Where have you ever seen a sign saying "Do Not Stick Fingers In Door"???

Originally Posted by nh6729

I went to urgent care with x-ray showing hairline fracture and the doctor said it would heal in 2 weeks and no typing for 2 weeks.

Good. Save your medical records and bills.

Originally Posted by nh6729

However, it's still hurting me now after 2 weeks because it's not yet healing. The finger nail is still in pure dark color too.

Yeah, that happens. Have you been back to the doctor yet?

Originally Posted by nh6729

And very inconvenient for not typing for 2 weeks because I have to type for my work as well as other things, eg, taking shower, etc.

You have to type in the shower?

Originally Posted by nh6729

I still can't type as before since typing with other fingers are also causing the pinky to hurt very much.

But you can type a little?

Originally Posted by nh6729

Just wonder if there's anything that the fitness facility should be responsible for in this case, eg, pay for my medical expenses (already paid for by my medical insurance though), inconveniences, etc.

That depends entirely on the details requested above.

Originally Posted by nh6729

And how should I deal with the fitness facility? Or do I need a personal injury attoney? I appreciate any opinion and/or advice on this case. Thanks.

If you can find one to take the case, an attorney is almost always going to be a better bet than going it alone. Do you fill your own cavities? Change your own fuel injectors? What makes you competant to handle a legal issue?

[nh6729]

Originally Posted by You Are Guilty

Ok, how about some details on how?

Going into the changing room. Once I opened the door, lots of water was there making my first reaction was finding something to hold on so I would not fall because I was not sure if it's slippery plus I didn't want to get my slippers wet. At that moment I was holding the door frame but not aware my pinky was at the slot and I forgot there's heavy door behind me. Then, that heavy door was shutting and jammed my pinky. I yelled for like 20+ seconds but no one could hear me from the outside and inside as well. Then, I had a hard time to manage myself to open the door with my other hand which is crossed from the door handle on an opposite side.

Just because you were hurt doesn't mean it is "unsafe"

In the men's side, there's a thick rubber mat there but there wasn't one on lady's side where the water from the showers can fill up. The 2 staffs there who wrote up the accident report said they knew about the problem but haven't gotten to it yet. I was suggesting them to post a sign at the outter side of the door so people will be aware of water and aware that it might be slippery inside. The 2 staffs said yes they should. I don't think I'm the first one and might not be the last either. Then, the next day I went back there to take pictures and still didn't see any sign of warning.

Where have you ever seen a sign saying "Do Not Stick Fingers In Door"???

I understand but the situation I explained above is different. It's a normal human reaction to something dangerous. And then forgot about the door.

Good. Save your medical records and bills.

I am sure my insurance will send me the summary to keep for record.

Yeah, that happens. Have you been back to the doctor yet?

Not yet since I'm quite busy at work. I think I should follow up with my doctor again soon.

You have to type in the shower?

No, not typing in the shower. I meant inconvenience like taking shower, cooking, etc. since it's on my right hand while I have the sprint on that should not be wet.

But you can type a little?

Yes, when I use other fingers but I think the muscle that ties to the pinky that makes it hurt.

That depends entirely on the details requested above.

I can provide more detail but I think that will take me longer to write.

If you can find one to take the case, an attorney is almost always going to be a better bet than going it alone. Do you fill your own cavities? Change your own fuel injectors? What makes you competant to handle a legal issue?

I agree with you. If attorney can help or take my case, that'd be great. But maybe a case like this would be too small for attorney to take? And would the expenses that the fitness facility is going to be responsible for (if they will) enough to cover for attorney fee?

Thanks for your response.

[rmet4nzkx]

Originally Posted by You Are Guilty

Ok, how about some details on how?

Just because you were hurt doesn't mean it is "unsafe"

Where have you ever seen a sign saying "Do Not Stick Fingers In Door"???

Good. Save your medical records and bills.

Yeah, that happens. Have you been back to the doctor yet?

You have to type in the shower?

But you can type a little?

That depends entirely on the details requested above.

If you can find one to take the case, an attorney is almost always going to be a better bet than going it alone. Do you fill your own cavities? Change your own fuel injectors? What makes you competant to handle a legal issue?

If the facilities insurance doesn't cover the injury, OP can file in small claims court, no need for an attorney for the costs OP has cited.

[nh6729]

Just came back from a vacation. I wanted to thank all who have provided me your opinion and comments.
What does "OP" stand for in the last reponse? Thx!

[HappyHusband]

Originally Posted by nh6729

What does "OP" stand for in the last reponse? Thx!

Original Poster.
That's you.

[nh6729]

Got it. Thanks ;-)