Where can I get help to pay for medical bills after a slip and fall?

I took a nasty fall in September of 2011 that required two surgeries on my hand. I am losing use of my hand. This happened at a major retailer. The water caused me to slip and fall.

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

All property owners are responsible for keeping their property in reasonably safe condition. If the landlord knew or should have known of a hazard and failed to take steps to correct it, even though he had time to do so, then he can be held legally liable for injuries that could foreseeably result. Of course, evidence for all of those factors will be required Some business owners have what is called a medical payments provision of a liability insurance policy. The insurance people call this "med-pay". It is not required, but if they have that coverage, they will pay for medical expenses. Find out if there is a medical payments provision of his homeowners insurance policy. expenses (usually with a very small limit) regardless of fault

Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 12/21/2011

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Answered By: Rothstein Law PLLC

Have you retained a lawyer? That's the first thing you should do. The retailer may have what is called medical pay insurance coverage, which pays a certain amount toward medical bills regardless of whether it was negligent or not. The amount is set by the policy. You may be able to sue the store for your pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical expenses, etc. The key is whether the store had actual or constructive notice of the water or whether the store caused the water to be there. Did you report the accident? Have you sent a demand that the store save any surveillance video? Hopefully it's not too late. Different stores keep surveillance for differing periods of time.

Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 12/14/2011

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

You should contact a lawyer to discuss how the accident occurred. If there is a personal injury case, you may be able to recoup your medical bills together with pain and suffering. Before same can be had you must prove that the owner or tenant of the store were negligent.

Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 12/14/2011

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