QUESTION
How long to I have to sue a restarant for a burn?
Asked on Dec 19th, 2012 on Personal Injury - Texas
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Last year I went out to eat with family and had a very hot dish spilled all over my arms and lap. The waiter was trying to carry food for the whole table (8 of us) and couldn't manage it. I went to the doctor for the burns at the time but they still are sensitive and look weird. Do I have a case and do I still have time to do anything about it?
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Ronald A. Steinberg
You have 3 years to sue in Michigan.
Answered on Dec 26th, 2012 at 5:24 AM
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If your incident halppened in Texas, you have two years from the date of the incident to sue.
Answered on Dec 20th, 2012 at 2:08 PM
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You have three years in Montana.
Answered on Dec 20th, 2012 at 2:06 PM
You have two years from the date of the injury, if in Iowa. I represented a stock broker burned in a Chinese restaurant by a waiter who when the lights flickered, looked up and poured the kettle of scalding hot water for tea all over my client's arm and hand.
Answered on Dec 20th, 2012 at 12:00 PM
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The statute of limitations for negligence in Florida is four years, so you still have plenty of time.
Answered on Dec 20th, 2012 at 12:00 PM
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Yes, you appear to have a case, and still have time to file it. In New York, the statute of limitations for negligence resulting in personal injury is 3 years. If you prevail, you can get compensation for your medical expenses, lost earnings, pain & suffering, and permanent disfigurement.
Answered on Dec 20th, 2012 at 11:59 AM
You generally have 2 years within which to bring a personal injury claim in California. As for whether you have a case, it sounds like you have a claim for negligence.
Answered on Dec 20th, 2012 at 11:58 AM
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Yes. The statute of limitations for a negligence case in NY is 3 years. Hopefully the restaurant made a report.
Answered on Dec 20th, 2012 at 7:42 AM
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Two years from date of incident.
Answered on Dec 20th, 2012 at 7:41 AM
Yes, you do have a claim. There is a three year statute of limitation on most negligence claims in Washington. Hopefully, you took photographs of your injury. You should photograph now and keep up periodic photos to document the healing process and any permanent scars. Did you report the incident when it happened? Any follow up from the restaurant? How much are your medical bills. The value of your claim depends on a variety of factors.
Answered on Dec 20th, 2012 at 7:40 AM
Lisa Hurtado McDonnell
You have a four years statute of limitations. Have filed a claim with the restaurant's insurance company. Have you sent them your all of your medical bills? Did you even notify the restaurant at file an accident report? Yes you have a claim but you need to start the ball rolling.
Answered on Dec 20th, 2012 at 7:40 AM
Stanley Stephen Spring
One year from date of accident in Louisiana.
Answered on Dec 20th, 2012 at 7:40 AM
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The applicable statute of limitations in Kentucky for personal injury actions is one year from the date of injury. See, KRS 413.140.
Answered on Dec 20th, 2012 at 7:40 AM
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Two years from the date of the accident.
Answered on Dec 20th, 2012 at 7:36 AM