i just slipped on a banana peel. can i sue the banana tree for damages?
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Let me guess.... You are one of the people who want to legalize pot.
839057
I would file a small claims suit.\n\nCoach
264198
in most states, the branchs that are on your property are yours..\nhence you usually have the right to cut.but you need to double check this..\nif he does not want you to cut because it could cause the tree to die , get a local tree wound healer to put over the fresh cuts...\ntake photos. send the neighbor  a letter of your intent...\nalso contact your insurance company, so they can sue your neighbor damages for neglect....because he can be sued for neglect and endangerment of your property.ask for his insurance companies name.\nif they have a home loan ,which you can find out at records, contact the lender and tell them the situation...because they do not want a possiblity of being liable....or just contact a lawyer and have them send your neighbor a letter , complaining about his neglect and endangerment of your well being and property...
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ONLY an attorney is qualified to give Legal Advice.  I am not an attorney, but do have over 20 years workers comp experience.  From what I know right now, \nYour attorney apears to be CORRECT that you can NOT sue & recover for Pain & Suffering in workers comp.  BUT - it is NOT clear HOW or WHY you fell.  IF there is a potential 3rd party who may be legally negligent for the reason WHY you fell, then you MAY be able to recover via the responsible third party.  There is not enough info for me to tell.\nAsk your attorney whether your injury qualifies as a Third Party injury.  \n\nIf you still want to - check out the chat Forum at http://www.Prairielaw.com  it is hosted by attorneys who may be able to help. \n \nIf you want workers comp resources, visit http://www.GettingWorkersComp.com
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Dude, get a life.....If it wasn't a big enough of a deal to do it right after it happened, then I guess it wasn't a big deal at all..\n\nBut to answer your question, it depends on what act you claim they're guilty of....consult a lawyer or paralegal.
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if the tree was in his/her yard/property.\n\nYour neighbor is fully responsible for the damage. If he/she won't pay then seek an attorney.
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Strictly speaking, anybody can be sued for anything.  Whether the suit gets anywhere is another question.  You should probably consult an attorney to see what your liability, if any, might be.
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are you possibly asking about the famous banana-peel-on-the-floor-covered -in - goo factor?  Yes, step on it in synthetic heels, or cheap plastic slippers and you will have the famous SQUISH that you are seeking.  Best to hold onto something to avoid a broken leg or hip.
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You should contact a lawyer - most will do a consultation for free, and work with you on the fee, especially if you have a case.  If you contact the company first they may pressure you to settle and you'll lose out on your rights to sue.  You were injured and you deserve compensation.\n\nYour injury reminds me of one of the classic cases in product liability where a woman was injured by an exploding coke bottle.  The glass bottle exploded in her hand in the store while she was removing it from the shelf.  (Escola v Coca Cola Bottling Company of Fresno, 150 P.2d 436 (Cal. 1944)) I couldn't say for sure if you have a case, but it seems like you may.  The one hitch would be if there was a warning enclosed with the carafe when you bought it.  A lawyer would be able to evaluate and tell you for sure.
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im not a lawyer but maybe this would help, try and see if u can find out when and who planted the trees, like some documents maybe the township would have those documents.  and go to city hall and try and fight them by saying, these were not planted by us and we should have no part in  having to fix sidewalks.  Or do you guys have a town meeting, i kno my town does and you can say nehting you want there.  You can even write a letter to your mayor.  maybe he/she would do soemthing about this.
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That's called public humiliation, discrimination, harassment and you had medical reasons to be there.\n\nAlso, she did NOT tell you WHAT is appropriate, they didn't specify a dress code.\n\nSo you could SUE the PANTS OFF HIM (pun intended) and the gym for the damages being done and in your court action, you could also demand that they establish a dress code.\n\nSeek a lawyer and demand advice from him, I'm sure you could make money with that. You will need a few witnesses though to give some credence and help you build your case.\n\nPlease go see a lawyer and don't let this S.O.B. get away with this.
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yes, you should sue Walmart. Be sure to go to the Police and file a report about what happened. You will want to go back to the store and find out the names of the manager and any other employees that you met. You'll probably want to take pictures of the shelves and stereos and stuff that fell over. Be sure to give your name and address to the store manager so he will recognize it when the lawsuit gets started. That should teach them to mess with you. Also be sure to give the Walmart employees lots of attitude and make threats to any that don't seem intimidated. You may want to videtoape your visit and turn the tape into the police.
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Nope!  Not if that's all they're doing.  So, enjoy your bananas, it's not a "dirty" thing.
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It depends on your state law or the law of the state where the accident happened, and if it was a motor vehicle accident.\nIf the latter, and you are in a "no-fault" state, you cannot sue unless your damages are over a certain amount.\n\nIf it was not a mv accident, you can sue, but in many states, your insurance company will be subrogated, meaning they get back what they paid out and you keep the rest. This law and the customs vary so much from state to state, you really need to talk to a local lawyer about it.
1015516
Litigation is like snow fall.  Have you ever seen it snow on one tree in the forest, or does it cover them all?
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He can be sued if you got hurt, but you would have to prove that you notified him of the condition in order to really get anywhere with such a claim. And by get anywhere I mean punitive damages, not just the actual cost of your x-rays or whatever.  Letters sent both regular and certified are best for repair requests.\n\nIf it is such a danger and would only take a "few minutes" to fix, wouldn't the smart thing to do be to cover it yourself?
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You must have a strong case.  The injury must be the restaurant's responsibility through negligence.  You need to document the injury and cost of medical treatment (doctor's bill?).  Then you must preferably have the names of witnesses who were present and can (if necessary) testify that they saw the negligent act.  Try to recall the wait staff (name?) who may have witnessed or caused the incident.  Did you show the injury to restaurant management and did they try to assist you?  You likely will need a good attorney who will likely take the case only if the one third of a settlement (including pain, suffering and disfigurement?) pays more than enough for their efforts.  Of course the attorney will want to know how much of your own carelessness (if any) contributed to the injury.  I would not expect to collect if I enter a restaurant and deliberately used their knife to stab myself in the hand, right?  Good luck.