Legal Question in Personal Injury in North Carolina

Re: negliance

I've eaten plenty of pizza, but I never "saw such" a thing. It certainly sounds as if the waitress was negligent, and hence, regardless of how you slice it, the minor and actually you also probably have a claim against the restaurant. You, as the parent, would have a claim for the minor's medical expenses. The minor would have a claim for his "pain and suffering." It sounds as if the hear healed well, and hence the minor's claim may be fairly minimal. You may want to check with an ear-doctor, and perhaps a cosmetic (plastic) surgeon about any scarring. The restaurant should have liability insurance, and perhaps "med pay" to cover the hospital bills. The claim sounds fairly nominal, so I would envision a settlement out of court; I would not see this mushrooming into a full-blown legal battle. You may want to contact the restaurant and ask for their liability carrier's identity. You may also of course want to consult an attorney.