Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York

Restaurant atron burned
I was at dinner at a restaurant in upstate New York on 6/6/08 with a few of my friends. We ate at an outdoor table where atop each table was a lit vintage gas lantern that stood about 8 inches tall. As I reached across the table to pick something up I burned my arm on the top of the extremely hot lantern. The waitress saw this and asked if I was okay, not immediately realizing the severity of the burn I said that I was going to be fine. The pain from the burn was immediate and intense. The following day the area of the burn (about 1 � inches long x � inch wide) began to redden and show more distinct burn marks and the pain persisted. 48 hours after the incident, the burn area turned dark brown and began to blister and ooze clear puss; I believe that I have suffered a second degree burn as a result of the accident. 72 hours since the incident the pain has mostly subsided, but the blisters and brown burn mark remain prominent on my forearm; I am guessing that it will leave a lasting scar as well. We were on vacation and in an unfamiliar area so I didn�t see a doctor. I still have not yet seen a doctor as I don�t know that there is much they can do. I am wondering if there is any legal recourse, if so what steps do I need to take?

Asked on 6/09/08, 10:23 am

Alexander Tsiring The Tsiring Law Firm, P.C.

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Re: Restaurant atron burned

There is a possibility that you might have a personal injury case, depending on the circamstances of your injury (how unsafe was this lantern, etc).

you should consult an attorney to make full determination and to start a case if you have one.

Answered on 6/09/08, 10:52 am

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