What is the name of your state?NY
My previous thread got closed by accident, can't open it so continue here.
I was working out in the gym 2.5 years ago. The gym was overcrowded with members and the area next to the rack with free weights had only 2 mirrors. There was very little space. I was using free weights when my right hand came in contact with left hand of another member also using free weights. The guy is suing the gym for injury and added me as a second defendant.
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The guy didn't have medical, my luck, and had a surgery to repair the finger, said meds were 15k..but he haven't paid anything yet. As far as losing any time from work, I doubt he did, and he will have hard time proving loss of income..the gym asked for his tax returns for past 4 years,,as far as I know guy is not wealthy at all. Besides, he is no neurosurgent, and as far as I remeber he was back in the gym lifting weights 2 month after the incident.
1.) So, I guess he wants to get the majority of the verdict through pain and suffering. Do you think that since he had a surgery he can ask for a lot? What do you think is a max for this case?
2.) I am afraid that if this case goes to trial and gym is found liable they will go after me. Should I avoid trial, and try to settle myself if I see that gym resists settlement? I can only make monthly payments. All my friends say that I shouldn't do it, that settlement is admission of guilt, but I don't want a judgement against me, they are collectable for 20 years in NY.
3.) When is the latest I can hire a lawyer..it's very tough for me and lawyers are expensive:-( Should I do it after Note of Issue is filed?
Thanks!
My previous thread got closed by accident, can't open it so continue here.
I was working out in the gym 2.5 years ago. The gym was overcrowded with members and the area next to the rack with free weights had only 2 mirrors. There was very little space. I was using free weights when my right hand came in contact with left hand of another member also using free weights. The guy is suing the gym for injury and added me as a second defendant.
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The guy didn't have medical, my luck, and had a surgery to repair the finger, said meds were 15k..but he haven't paid anything yet. As far as losing any time from work, I doubt he did, and he will have hard time proving loss of income..the gym asked for his tax returns for past 4 years,,as far as I know guy is not wealthy at all. Besides, he is no neurosurgent, and as far as I remeber he was back in the gym lifting weights 2 month after the incident.
1.) So, I guess he wants to get the majority of the verdict through pain and suffering. Do you think that since he had a surgery he can ask for a lot? What do you think is a max for this case?
2.) I am afraid that if this case goes to trial and gym is found liable they will go after me. Should I avoid trial, and try to settle myself if I see that gym resists settlement? I can only make monthly payments. All my friends say that I shouldn't do it, that settlement is admission of guilt, but I don't want a judgement against me, they are collectable for 20 years in NY.
3.) When is the latest I can hire a lawyer..it's very tough for me and lawyers are expensive:-( Should I do it after Note of Issue is filed?
Thanks!