Legal Question in Personal Injury in Pennsylvania

Hi. We took my children to a birthday party this past Saturday, November 19th, 2011 to McDonalds in Tunkhannock, PA. The party was inside at the play area where the have a tunnels and play equipment for the kids. We weren't there probably 15 minutes when my 5 year old son came screaming out of the play tube with blood dripping down his face. He had a big gash on his left eyebrow. I got the managers name and number and then took him right to the ER at Tyler Memorial Hospital, Tunkhannock, PA. He either needed stitches or glue for his wound,.They decided to glue it hoping it would be less of a scar. Right from the hospital I took his discharge papers to the manager at Mcdonalds. I want them to pay for his medical bills but I am also afraid of my son having a scar. Do you think I should pursue a case? Thank you. Tiffany Park


Asked on 11/22/11, 12:44 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Richard Senker Senker Law Office

What did McDonald's do that, in your opinion, was negligent?

Richard Senker

[email protected]

Read more
Answered on 11/22/11, 1:04 pm
Joseph Hanyon MHK Attorneys

Unfortunately, the answer is "it depends." There are many of factors that can make or break a case. Without a full evaluation of an experienced personal injury attorney, there is no way to know whether you will be able to succeed in your claim. Most personal injury attorneys provide free consultations to determine the merits of your claim.

Read more
Answered on 11/22/11, 1:15 pm
Stuart Carpey Carpey Law

My question is, what caused the injury? You must prove that McDonalds was negligent in some way.

Read more
Answered on 11/22/11, 1:34 pm
Joel Kofsky The Law Offices of Joel J. Kofsky

The answers above are sound and all raise valid points. But....let's look at this like parents and not lawyers. Was another child hurt (perhaps they butted heads)? Was there a screw protruding from the tunnel which was not fastened all the way? There are many questions which may be answered by the cameras (although not so if in the tunnel).

Let's talk when you have time. There is no obligation or fee for the call.

Regards,

Joel Kofsky

215 735 4800

Read more
Answered on 11/22/11, 1:53 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Personal Injury Law and Tort Law questions and answers in Pennsylvania