Tumble Down Stairs

[R'man]

What is the name of your state? Florida

20-yr old daughter came out of her apartment and slipped on freshly painted stairs, tumbling straight down about a dozen. She had her hand on the railing, but it slipped off as she fell because it was freshly painted, too. (We have pics to prove.) She suffered severe bruising on legs and torso, but no "serious" injury. According to property manager, painter was supposed to have posted signs and notified tenants before painting but failed to do so. Painter's insurance has verbally accepted liability.

I have calculated the tangible costs (ruined clothes, lost wages, medical costs, etc.) Still, I have no idea what the "pain and suffering" might be worth. She was badly bruised, and we have pictures of her back and legs clearly depicting the injuries. We have witness statements that note her lying at the bottom of the stairs and in apparent pain. We have the emergency doc's report and treatment record. (She was on oxycontin for a week, and missed three days of work.) She's a full-time college student and part-time vet tech.

Need to prepare a demand letter to the insurance company, and would prefer to not deal with lawyers 1) for convenience, and 2) it's apparent "small potatoes" nature. Suggestions?What is the name of your state?

 

[racer72]

Need to prepare a demand letter to the insurance company, and would prefer to not deal with lawyers 1) for convenience, and 2) it's apparent "small potatoes" nature. Suggestions?

Don't expect much. With no permanant long term injuries or medical attention required, pain and suffering will likely not be included in any settlement offer. As a matter of principle, ask for the farm but settle for a goat.

 

[mlane58]

Don't expect much. With no permanant long term injuries or medical attention required, pain and suffering will likely not be included in any settlement offer. As a matter of principle, ask for the farm but settle for a goat.

Actually I believe the goat is worth more than the farm these days with real estate in the dumper

 

[seniorjudge]

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As a matter of principle, ask for the farm but settle for a goat.
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I am suing you for copyright infringement!

 

[racer72]

I am suing you for copyright infringement!

I couldn't remember if it was you or Carl that use that, I should have credited you for the phrase. Please accept my apologies but it worked great in this instance.

 

[seniorjudge]

I couldn't remember if it was you or Carl that use that, I should have credited you for the phrase. Please accept my apologies but it worked great in this instance.

Okay...we'll settle on the courthouse steps...settle down for a margarita or something.

 

[HomeGuru]

What is the name of your state? Florida

20-yr old daughter came out of her apartment and slipped on freshly painted stairs, tumbling straight down about a dozen. She had her hand on the railing, but it slipped off as she fell because it was freshly painted, too. (We have pics to prove.) She suffered severe bruising on legs and torso, but no "serious" injury. According to property manager, painter was supposed to have posted signs and notified tenants before painting but failed to do so. Painter's insurance has verbally accepted liability.

I have calculated the tangible costs (ruined clothes, lost wages, medical costs, etc.) Still, I have no idea what the "pain and suffering" might be worth. She was badly bruised, and we have pictures of her back and legs clearly depicting the injuries. We have witness statements that note her lying at the bottom of the stairs and in apparent pain. We have the emergency doc's report and treatment record. (She was on oxycontin for a week, and missed three days of work.) She's a full-time college student and part-time vet tech.

Need to prepare a demand letter to the insurance company, and would prefer to not deal with lawyers 1) for convenience, and 2) it's apparent "small potatoes" nature. Suggestions?What is the name of your state?

**A: for more $$$, hire a PI attorney.