What can I do if I bit into a piece of glass while eating at a restaurant?

I was in a sushi restaurant and bit into a piece of glass and chipped my bottom front tooth. What can I do? Owner said what do you want me to do, close my restaurant?

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Answered By: The Law Office of Stephen R. Chesley, LLC

It is possible to bring a lawsuit for biting into food which has foreign body in it. Each case must be determined on it's own merits. The question that must be determined is what you bit into, and if can, make a determination as to how it got there.

Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 10/3/2011

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Answered By: Law Offices of Andrew J Spinnell, LLC

Bring the glass to a dentist and have your tooth repaired and ask him to write a report stating that the glass from the sushi caused the broken tooth. Then find a personal injury lawyer to commence a suit against the restaurant.

Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 9/30/2011

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Answered By: Andrew T. Velonis, P.C.

What you want the owner to do is to compensate you for your injuries. That is why he has insurance. But, he might not voluntarily disclose who his insurance company is. A lawyer can send a letter of representation, get the matter turned over to the insurance company, get the necessary proof and settle your claim. You should also report the matter to the local Health Department.

Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 9/30/2011

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Answered By: Law Office of Jared Altman

It depends on how bad the damage is. The restaurant is responsible for your dental bill and a little extra for your pain an suffering. It might just be a small claims case or it might be worthwhile hiring an attorney.

Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 9/30/2011

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Answered By: The McDonnell Law Firm, PLLC

You could sue for any damages incurred. How much were your dental bills? It may cost you more in legal fees than you would collect in a settlement. The restaurant, or more probably, the restaurant's insurance company, may settle out of court if you brought an action against them. Consult an attorney with the details of your case.

Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 9/29/2011

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