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Should I pursue this issue legally with KFC?

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IronWing said:
GO back and see if they cleaned up the water. If not, Double Down!
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KFC still serves the Double Down?

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1. Pay attention to where the hell you're stepping.

2. If you're not that intelligent, contact Jakie Chiles
 
Lyfer said:
I was in a hurry and could've sworn there was no water where I was standing while I waited (the floor was pretty dark, hard to see), but there was at least 1-2 inches of water after my pants was soaked from the fall.

Thank you!
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How could there be 2 inches of water standing on a relatively flat floor?
 
arkcom said:
How could there be 2 inches of water standing on a relatively flat floor?
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The water was cornered against the wall where I was standing (i guess the floor wasn't flat or w/e, they had remodeled the place recently). I have a bunch of pictures on my phone that my coworker took that I'll discuss with lawyer or something later this week to see if its even worth pursuing.

And tho I can't control me not noticing the floor, shit happens. (which is why I have health insurance)
 
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KFC: We're prepared to offer you free meals for life in any one of our KFC restaurants around the world, and...

You: I'll take it!
 
Sue for millions!!! It's the American way!!!!

Or, just watch where the fuck you are walking, you shouldn't need to be baby sat in the real world, you're a grown ass man (assuming).

I find it hard to believe you sat there for a good 30 seconds AND needed help to get up unless you were knocked unconscious. With that being said, if you REALLY needed that time off work (which I find hard to believe unless you have a marshmallow head), then I would only go after compensation and medical expenses...try to avoid "pain and suffering".
 
it's sad that the first thing you thought about after not watching where you were walking is to sue the place you fell in.
 
No case if it was plain water due to another customer and the floor was even. This sounds like personal negligence or other motive.
 
Since when are people not responsible for their own ability to walk? This is laughable at best. This is as bad as people demanding compensation from the state when they run over a pot hole and get a flat tire.
 
Lyfer said:
So during lunch today I went to KFC and was waiting in line to use the restroom. Not noticing that the floor was soaked in water my left foot stepped into a partially soaked section of the floor and my head hit the wall abruptly (slipped and fell obviously). I laid there for a good 30 seconds or so until my coworker helped me get up. I filed an accident report with the restaurant and took several pictures of the soaked floor. I have a doctor's appointment setup for later this evening and have not been able to reach any legal advise (because of the holiday).

I lost half of my wage's for today (double time also since it was a holiday) and now have some medical expenses that my insurance has to pickup. I'm feeling fine right now just a bit sore in the back.

My big question for any AT lawyers is that should I pursue this legally and what can I expect out of it? (I know legal fees can get ridiculous) And my coworker was my witness who also filled out the accident report with me. There was absolutely NO sign and I have pictures until my accident (then one was posted). The store manager filed the accident report and said "it was the night crew that didn't dry the floor after the cleanup" while everything was filled out. He said he would speak to his district manager regarding the issue. I was in a hurry and could've sworn there was no water where I was standing while I waited (the floor was pretty dark, hard to see), but there was at least 1-2 inches of water after my pants was soaked from the fall.

Thank you!
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You're what's wrong with America.
 
People need to go to doctors from slipping and falling?

Even if you bang your head, if there is no pain, no vision issues, no nausea, or any symptoms at all, then getting your head checked out is kind of a waste of time.

Also, you are what is wrong with America
 
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NikolaeVarius said:
People need to go to doctors from slipping and falling?

Even if you bang your head, if there is no pain, no vision issues, no nausea, or any symptoms at all, even then getting your head checked out is kind of a waste of time.

Also, you are what is wrong with America
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I used to do premise defense for a supermarket chain...it was company policy to ask if the person who fell wanted to go to the hospital. More due diligence than anything else mainly so that the injuries could be documented as soon as possible.
 
randomrogue said:
Since when are people not responsible for their own ability to walk? This is laughable at best. This is as bad as people demanding compensation from the state when they run over a pot hole and get a flat tire.
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well, the law says the store has the duty to keep the in a reasonably safe condition. Obviously, that's determined on a fact by fact basis but that's generally why they put up those caution signs.
 
1sikbITCH said:
I am not a lawyer. However I have worked in the personal injury field for many years. I'm in Maryland and some of the laws are going to vary. Check your own laws. With all that said:

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5. Medical Insurance. Especially with the economy the way it is, insurance companies are scouring ER records looking for evidence of 3rd party accidents. If they read your records, you may get a letter stating that they place a lean against any 3rd party settlement you may receive as a result of the injury.
That means they want their money back and once you are aware of this, you must pay it back out of your settlement or risk getting not only a judgement against you but also losing your health insurance. Do not take such a letter lightly.
If you are are not compensated from KFC, you are under no obligation to repay medical expenses to your own insurance company but they may want confirmation that you did not pursue it.

Good luck.
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Just so I get this straight, so say the OP gets $800, does that mean that $800 goes to the OP's HMO or do you mean that the HMO will ask for whatever amount that the OP used up for his fall (on his HMO plan)?
 
Here's my theory: You knew the floor was wet, but you stepped in it anyway and slipped. You underestimated how slippery a wet tile floor can be. Now, instead of blaming yourself, you want to blame KFC.
 
bononos said:
Just so I get this straight, so say the OP gets $800, does that mean that $800 goes to the OP's HMO or do you mean that the HMO will ask for whatever amount that the OP used up for his fall (on his HMO plan)?
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They attempt to recoup what they paid out in medical bills. If you're hurt by someone it's that party's responsibility to cover your medical expenses. Your insurance company is typically allowed to recoup about 80% of their bills out of any injury settlement. The other 20% is presumed to be their contribution to the cost of pursuing the claim (i.e. attorney fees). I would imagine this varies state by state.
 
Wtf

Put a band aid on it and watch where you walk. $100 says you were dicking with your cell when it happened.
 
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