In Tennessee
A while back I fell while exiting a McDonald's, due to the fact that their entryway was wet/icy and there was not a wet-floor sign there. The manager filled out an accident report and 2 people who saw me fall (and ran to help me) signed as witnesses. The next day I had to go to the ER where they took X-rays and said that nothing was broken but that my hip and ribs were bruised and prescribed rest, pain medication, and a little time off work.
Yesterday I was contacted by the insurance company of McDonald's and they recorded my statement and asked a ton of questions, to which I was honest. Now to the root of my question: Many of my friends are saying I should sue, because it was their fault and they should be made to pay. Then some of my family members say that they will settle with me automatically because McD's was in the wrong...blatantly. Does anyone know if they will try to settle, or should I sue, even though I didn't break any bones. Anyone who has been in a similar situation, please help me! I need advice badly!!!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
A while back I fell while exiting a McDonald's, due to the fact that their entryway was wet/icy and there was not a wet-floor sign there. The manager filled out an accident report and 2 people who saw me fall (and ran to help me) signed as witnesses. The next day I had to go to the ER where they took X-rays and said that nothing was broken but that my hip and ribs were bruised and prescribed rest, pain medication, and a little time off work.
Yesterday I was contacted by the insurance company of McDonald's and they recorded my statement and asked a ton of questions, to which I was honest. Now to the root of my question: Many of my friends are saying I should sue, because it was their fault and they should be made to pay. Then some of my family members say that they will settle with me automatically because McD's was in the wrong...blatantly. Does anyone know if they will try to settle, or should I sue, even though I didn't break any bones. Anyone who has been in a similar situation, please help me! I need advice badly!!!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?