I got to work tonight and I was grabbing a box off and shelf and someone left a bread crate in the middle of the floor and I turned around without seeing it stepped on it. I slipped and fell on my back, and somehow injuring my knee really bad in the fall. I was helped up by some people at work and set down in my break room it took my manager about 20 minutes before he even took any actions and then called my big boss. He then asked ME if I could "Drive myself to the hospital" because I couldnt work because it hurt so bad" my boyfriend had to come get me and he wouldnt let a coworker even drive me because he was worried about them getting back to work. He gave me everything I needed to go the hospital and I left. The hospital took X-rays and I told them I was feeling a little dizzy after I fell. The X-rays came back to show no fracture but the pain is horrible. They gave me crutches and gave me a knee brace. They are sending me to another the doctor in the morning. Can I sue?
Mildred S
yes and i would
you should have called 911
drive yourself to the hospital ? LOL the guy knows that makes you look bad if you do have to sue him.
Kenneth C
Sure, you can sue for anything. I would rather you didn't, it bugs me when someone wants to cash in for something like this.
However, most States have laws governing injuries in the workplace and usually the company has to pay for the hospital visit and any other treatments. Ask your HR rep or an attorney.
raichasays
If you are in the US, your accident should be covered by Workers Compensation. This is insurance that your employer has to pay your medical bills and other reasonable expenses for this accident.
Ask the human resources person at work about filing a claim.
David M
The 3th answerer has it right. You can sue in a sense, but your exclusive remedy now is through the workers' compensation system of your state. In my state, if you are dissatisfied with the work comp award, you can appeal it to the Court of Appeals. You do have to give your employer notice of the accident (I know. He already knows, but do it in writing and do it immediately to protect your rights). The employer has a right to have you examined by another doctor. The state has scheduled benefits for your type of injuries and my state has a separate work comp court system. We have lawyers who specialize in work comp cases and their fees are paid by the employer.
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