Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York

Son with 2 stitches becase of fall

My family and I were at the New York Botanical Garden this past weekend. My three year old son tripped over a wooden border located in the ground and fell onto a wooden bench. He injured his left upper cheek, which required two stitches, nonetheless his eye is severely bruised and swollen. Is this considered negligence? Do I have a substantial case?

Thank you for your anticipated help!


Asked on 4/20/04, 11:09 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Robert R. Groezinger GroezingerLaw P.C.

Re: Son with 2 stitches becase of fall

First off..be happy that son yor son was not more seriously hurt.

Secondly, if the stiches leave a scar of signifigicance, there may be a case.

Lastly, why did he trip..was that because fault?...or because he was where he should not have been because of lack of parental supervision?

Good Luck

RGG

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Answered on 4/20/04, 11:40 pm
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Son with 2 stitches becase of fall

1. Insufficient information to make determination.

2. Depends on how injury heals.

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Answered on 4/21/04, 3:02 am
Stephen Loeb Law Office of Stephen R. Loeb

Re: Son with 2 stitches becase of fall

To paraphrase an ex-President, I suppose that depends upon your definition of substantial.

Should you like to discuss this or any other legal matter, you can call my office to schedule an appointment for a consultation or in the alternative, I can be reached for on-phone low-cost legal consultation at 1-800-275-5336 x0233699.

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Answered on 4/21/04, 9:23 am
richard feldman richard d. feldman

Re: Son with 2 stitches becase of fall

it all depends upon the condition that caused the fall for a free consultation call 212 683 8677

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Answered on 4/21/04, 12:07 pm


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