Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York

today my son got burnt while we weere in the bank...he always sits on this metal gratting like a step while I am at the atm....today he sat and burnt his hand cause steam was coming out of it ....do i have a case???


Asked on 6/16/10, 6:34 pm

5 Answers from Attorneys

Jason Kessler Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler, P.C.

The question is how bad are the burns?

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Answered on 6/17/10, 5:20 am
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

You may, depending upon where the grating is located, who is responsible for it and the degree of injury.

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Answered on 6/17/10, 5:57 am

You may have a case. I would like to see photos of where the grating is and if there are any warning signs. I handle these type of cases on a contingency basis so please feel free to check out my web site and contact me. If for any reason a munipality is involved, there is a requirement to serve a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the accident.

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Answered on 6/17/10, 6:22 am
Pasquale Calcagno Calcagno & Associates, PLLC

I am very sorry for your terrible ordeal.

You probably have a case but it depends on a number of factors. Some preliminary questions I have are: 1) how severe are your child's burns; 2) were there any warning signs about the grating; 3) is the grating located on the bank's building or is it in a location that would involve another business or municipality like the city; and 4) do you have photos of your child's burns and the grating.

Call me, Pasquale Calcagno, Esq., for a free consultation at 1(800)WE-FIGHT and visit our helpful website at www.1800wefight.com.

We have convenient locations all over New York and can even have an attorney come to you upon request. No fee to us unless we win your case.

I look forward to speaking with you and fighting hard for your rights.

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Answered on 6/17/10, 6:47 am

Quite possibly, yes. Consult a lawyer. Best, M. E. Zuller

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Answered on 6/17/10, 6:08 pm


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