Legal Question in Personal Injury in Texas

My apartment complex is currently renovating the exterior of the units. The other day I stepped on a nail, no big deal because it didn't penetrate my foot. Today though (7/6/11), I stepped on another rusty nail that sailed through my flip-flop and into the ball of my foot. I pulled it out without too much fuss.

I reported it to the complex management, who requested that I show it to the contractor's foreman. I asked him to be more vigilant about picking up nails to which he replied "he'd get on their @$$".

My main concern is that I recently lost my job and subsequently, my health insurance so I can't afford to have it checked out. I don't remember the last time I had a tetanus shot. If this injury becomes infected, is there any way to recoop the cost of the medical care? Thanks so much!


Asked on 7/06/11, 12:41 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Roger Merrill Merrill & Associates

Ask the apartment complex to pay for your tetanus shot if you need one. If they wont' pay, then you should pay. in the future, tuck some $ away for necessary emergencies if you can. If you need medical care, then you have the right to sue the contractor.

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Answered on 7/15/11, 6:06 pm


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