What can I do if I was at the mall the other day and when I was using the escalator I had my hand normally on the rail but was shocked on my finger?
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What can I do if I was at the mall the other day and when I was using the escalator I had my hand normally on the rail but was shocked on my finger?
I was in tears in hurt so bad. My finger is still numb at the tip and tingles sometimes. What can I do about this?
Asked on March 11, 2014 under Personal Injury, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
First, go to a doctor--more important than prospective legal action is taking care of your health. Second, while seeing the doctor, you an see if you suffered any lasting damage or injury, or what your medical costs will be. In a lawsuit for personal injuries, you can generally only recover an amount of money related to the severity, extent, and duration of injuries, as well as to the costs, such as medical bills, you incur. If you have nothing more than a few days, or even 2 - 3 weeks of numbness and occasional tingling or pain, and the cost of one doctor's visit, it would not be worth taking legal action. On the other hand, if the numbness may be permanent or may require some expensive procedure to correct, then you should speak with a personal injury attorney about your options.
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