The statute of limitation for such an injury is two years. That means that if you don't file a lawsuit sooner than two years after the date of the accident, you lose the right to bring such a lawsuit.
Did your daughter require medical attention? Did you take her to a doctor or emergency room? Does she have any permanent injury from the slip? If so, you should talk to a personal injury attorney. They advertise in the Yellow Pages and on www.lawyers.com.
You can sue in small claims court for up to $10,000.00. No attorneys. You could sue for negligence for the pain and suffering your daughter experienced, even if she has no permanent or still lingering injury, or even if she did not require medical attention.
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Dana Sack
Answered on Dec 22nd, 2014 at 11:28 AM