What is the name of your state? PA
I recently slipped and fell at a grocery store. I leaned down to pick up a 12pack of soda, and slipped and fell. Having been humiliated, I got up right away, briefly looked at what I slipped on (clear fluid - obviously, or I wouldn't have fallen on it) and noticed NO SIGN stating there was a wet floor. Clearly, this was a spill. I immediately went to a cashier to notify them of the spill. Their response to me was "If we knew it was there, we would have cleaned it." (Obviously - I mean, if I knew the spill was there, I wouldn't have fallen)
They didn't apologize or ask if I was okay.
I checked out, and left. I was so embarassed. Within 10 minutes of checking out, I realized I needed to call the manager and tell them what happened. I called and spoke to her, and she asked if I was okay. I told her my knee hurt, and that it was hard to walk, and hopefully I'd be okay, but I didn't know at that point.
A couple hours later I called my family doctor. I asked if I should go to the ER and they advised me to ice it and come in for an appointment in the following morning if I was still in pain.
I did just that.
The next morning, I made my appointment, went in, and sure enough my knee is sprained. The Dr. wants to see me back in 2 weeks. If it's still swollen, I need to get an MRI. Their biggest concern is possible torn ligaments.
I am irritated at the fact that they didn't show any concern. (Welcome to the real world, I guess!) I had my 1 year old with me, and had I been holding him, this could have (I know the key words are "could have") been much more disastrous. I was humiliated and now I'm in pain. This stinks.
Is there a case here? Or hardly? The store does have surveillance - would that help? I've never "sued" anyone before, so I need some answers...anyone?
I recently slipped and fell at a grocery store. I leaned down to pick up a 12pack of soda, and slipped and fell. Having been humiliated, I got up right away, briefly looked at what I slipped on (clear fluid - obviously, or I wouldn't have fallen on it) and noticed NO SIGN stating there was a wet floor. Clearly, this was a spill. I immediately went to a cashier to notify them of the spill. Their response to me was "If we knew it was there, we would have cleaned it." (Obviously - I mean, if I knew the spill was there, I wouldn't have fallen)
They didn't apologize or ask if I was okay.
I checked out, and left. I was so embarassed. Within 10 minutes of checking out, I realized I needed to call the manager and tell them what happened. I called and spoke to her, and she asked if I was okay. I told her my knee hurt, and that it was hard to walk, and hopefully I'd be okay, but I didn't know at that point.
A couple hours later I called my family doctor. I asked if I should go to the ER and they advised me to ice it and come in for an appointment in the following morning if I was still in pain.
I did just that.
The next morning, I made my appointment, went in, and sure enough my knee is sprained. The Dr. wants to see me back in 2 weeks. If it's still swollen, I need to get an MRI. Their biggest concern is possible torn ligaments.
I am irritated at the fact that they didn't show any concern. (Welcome to the real world, I guess!) I had my 1 year old with me, and had I been holding him, this could have (I know the key words are "could have") been much more disastrous. I was humiliated and now I'm in pain. This stinks.
Is there a case here? Or hardly? The store does have surveillance - would that help? I've never "sued" anyone before, so I need some answers...anyone?
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