Can i sue mcdonalds???
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Can i sue mcdonalds???
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hey i was born with a back problem where my lower disks are very tender and easy to hurt, but i was never aware of that....a couple months ago when i was working at mcdonalds they made me unload the truck (which legally you're supposed to be 18 to do) and they had no back brace to give me
i damaged a disk and will be hurt for life...also i will not be able to do my life goal and dream to work on and tune cars, and being a senior in high school i dont have much time to re-think things before college....so im kinda screwed over!
what do u guys think? should i sue? and for how much?
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Der Bingle
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Don't walk, run to a lawyer... you are looking at some big money!!! |
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Jack
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You can sue anybody you want. Whether you will win is another story.
You say they made you unload a truck. I hope you made them aware of your disability and your inability to do heavy work before they hired you. If not, then you really weren't forthcoming when you applied for the job.
The injured back is really a matter for your local Worker's Compensation and I would suggest you file a claim immediately.
My opinion.........forget suing, it will cost you a fortune and the chances of winning are real slim. |
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noelleduffy
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wait...where was the part where they forced you to do it? how do you even know you hurt your back from them? by the way, most mcdonald's are not owned by the chain, so you're really suing mom and pop. |
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Mikey H
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Probably so, but expect a long drawn out preceding. They will attack the fact of your previous back injury, especially if you failed to notify them. They will also attack the you if you didn't refuse to work the truck when told, knowing of your back injury. |
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Jace
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Nope. |
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Debs
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go ahead |
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JOHN B
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IF you were under 18, and legally in your state you should not be ding that type of work, and they did not provide back supports, and they were required to do so in your state,......
go to an attorney who specializes in employment litigation and personal injuries. |
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daddyspanksalot
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People like you are why a meal at McD's cost so much. Stop trying to screw over the system and work for a living. A pre existing back problem is your problem. Some damd lawyer will likely take your suit and make McD's pay some heafy fine for your pre existing problem and thus make my meal their cost $10 instead of the $5 it costs now. Just like the Grandma who got her hot coffee hot and sued for several million dollars, you are looking to rake the system. |
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m c
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If your a senior, you should have sense enough to ask for a back brace, if they did not have one to give you, you could have refused to do it, you could have told the manager about your already born back problem. I doubt if anyone held a gun to your head and made you do it. As for as legally being 18 to do that job,i am not sure your are right about that. The way I see it, you already knew you had this problem, bet it is not on your application that you was born with this problem. If not, this is lying on your application which is grounds to terminate your employment. The old I am hurt for life thing probably want float in a lawsuit, since you knew you had this problem from birth, and did nothing to take precautions yourself. You screwed your self over, and you expect some one else to have to pay for your born with back problem. I am sure if you sue, the attorney for mcD, will find out all this. I think your a money grabber and a fake. |
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Pookie
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Worry about college first, lawsuit second. Make sure you're keeping your life together instead of letting McD's mistake screw you over if a lawsuit is unsuccessful.
After you take care of yourself (but within the statute of limitations -- check your state's limit here http://www.freeadvice.com/resources/personal_injury_statute_of_limitations.htm) you should find a personal injury attorney. You'll probably need one who will work on contingency, which means you only pay if you win (but they will take at least a third of your payout).
Good luck! |
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jezbnme
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if you did not file a workmans comp claim your probably out of luck. and being a pre existing back problem it will be hard to prove you hurt it at work. at the most you probably only can turn mcdonalds in for disobeying child labor laws. |
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?
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Yes I can assure you enough to do it now..I was stupid and did the very same thing when i worked for a now defunct drug company .I was scared at the time i had only been on the job for about two weeks and I hurt my back severely to where im still in pain and have been for years.I am not one to scream sue but in this situation yes do it but do it soon..There is no reason for you to suffer in vain as i did .. |
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Guerrilla M
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I'm a victim of negligence too. Go for it. |
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zzHoUnDzz
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Yes,,seeing you werent suppose to do that at that age if that is correct.Id leave out the mechanic part though as the judge will know that you are limited.Gather information from your doctor of you limitations and for how long they will continue.If there's one thing I've learned in life,,its to sue when you are entitled.Also,,did this happen on the job,,like did you leave work to get checked out or did you go right away?Get a good lawyer.Dont hesitate. |
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crashkenseth24
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i think you should but did they know of your problem? if not, u dont have a lot to go on. u'll need to get a good lawyer though. |
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Stone K
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you should contact OSHA as soon as possible. then contact a lawyer.
If they were in violation of state or federal laws then they will be able to help you make a case. and after the verification the attorney can make a determination on damages. but don't get too excited on the amount, new laws some times make it difficult to get much, some time only a little more than the medical bills plus some lost salary.
But do it immediately, the longer it goes the worse your chance of compensation.
in fact any time you are hurt on the job you need to contact OSHA immediately.
Best of Luck and I hope they are able to fix you up.
PS. Don't go around talking about suing, Mc Donald's has good lawyers, so don't give them advanced knowledge, although your bosses probably already notified their cooperate heard quarters or the Franchise owner. |
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dottygoatbeagle
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WHY NOT, EVERYBODY ELSE IS DOING IT! |
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max_sterling003
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Well, you cant really sue without there being some kind of altercation there. So, what you gotta do is get him to speak with you somewhere private and just start kickin the **** out of him. Then if someone comes in act like he tried to kiss you. |
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