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Re: Scalding water burn on 18 month old baby in cafe due to temperature of tea water

There could a case here. Why did the tea spill? Feel free to check out my web site and contact me. I am interested in hearing more.

Re: Scalding water burn on 18 month old baby in cafe due to temperature of tea water

There are standards that a restaurant should use. I would love to talk to you in greater detail. I take cases on a contingency fee basis, which means no fee unless we win. Please contact my office tomorrow. I can meet you at a time and location that is convienent for you.

Re: Scalding water burn on 18 month old baby in cafe due to temperature of tea water

Typically restaurants and fast food establishments serve coffee and tea at high temperatures to make sure that the drink remains hot while customers linger and/or take it out. There is no set temperature limitation per se, however such establishments may be held legally accountable for injuries sustained by persons who are injured in the manner you described if the water temperature was exceedingly hot. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this matter further with you.

Re: Scalding water burn on 18 month old baby in cafe due to temperature of tea water

The rest is responsible. They have a duty of care. You can bring a law suit for pain and suffering besides all the expenses. Please call me at 212\847\9595

Re: Scalding water burn on 18 month old baby in cafe due to temperature of tea water

I approach this differently than my colleagues who have previously answered. Tea is properly made with boiling water, so I would not focus on the water temperature at which the tea was served. Rather, consider the server. Where was the cup or pot of tea placed on the table? How close to the table edge? In what proximity to the baby, at the time? Was the person ordering the tea aware of where the cup/pot was placed by the server? These are issues which may be developed to the claimant's advantage. Also, you don't say who spilled the tea, but perhaps there is homeowner's insurance which may cover such negligence? Worth investigating. Best, M. E. Zuller

Re: Scalding water burn on 18 month old baby in cafe due to temperature of tea water

While more detailed information is needed on the exact circumstances of this incident, it is recommended that you speak to an attorney regarding possible legal action for the medical treatment, expenses, pain and suffering your nephew has gone through. Those types of injuries just shouldn't happen by an accidental tea spill. My firm handles personal injury cases and I would be happy to discuss this at length with you and the child's parents to obtain further details and explain all of their options.

Re: Scalding water burn on 18 month old baby in cafe due to temperature of tea water

Dear Mrs. Udden,

There are very strict standards for the temperature at which beverages may be served by a restaurant.

In most states the child can recover damages for medical expenses, scarring, pain and suffering, and other possible items of damages.

The child�s parents should contact an experienced law firm that has successfully handled burn cases.

It is very important to contact an attorney as soon as possible so that an investigation may be initiated immediately.

Patricia Martin-Gibbons

Re: Scalding water burn on 18 month old baby in cafe due to temperature of tea water

I am very sorry for you family's terrible ordeal. There is certainly a cause of action as there are limits to the temperature of the water at restaurants. The temperature can be quantified in a number of ways. I have a few vital questions for with respect to moving forward. You should consider filing a lawsuit immediately so we can evaluate its procedures. Kindly visit my website at www.1800wefight.com for helpful information and resources on personal injury law. Do not hesitate to contact me, Pasquale Calcagno, Esq., for a free consultation at 1(800)WE-FIGHT. I thank you for contacting our law firm and look forward to fighting hard for your family's rights. Do not delay, we have convenient locations all over New York. We can even send a lawyer to you for a free consultation.