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I suffered an accident at a major retail chain about 5 weeks ago. What happened was I was told by the store associate to bring a car battery to the counter so I could buy it. The batter spewed battery acid on my chest causing 1st degree burns on my chest. I also inhaled it causing Acute Brochospasming, which posed quite a bit of discomfort. What I’ve also come to find out, the while I know the contents of an automobile battery is HIGHLY TOXIC, inhalation can cause larynx cancer. Not only did I inhale the battery acid, it also was absorbed into my skin.
I am a cancer survivor and the thought of battling cancer later on due to this sends chills down my spine. Of course, this accident was of no fault of my own.
The manufacturer of the battery is requesting my claim. I spoke to a lawyer and he estimated my medical bills at around 00 (Urgent Care, then an ER visit when things didn’t rectify, then F/U visit with my Doctor). However, the lawyer was wrong, and the bills have totalled ,023. I have the bills and the totals.
What I am wondering is what seems like a good amount of money to claim for the ‘pain and suffering’ part of all of this??? Keep in mind, I have been exposed to a cancer causing toxin and have already battled cancer in my lifetime. While I am now feeling better, I now deal with the worry and possibility of battling cancer. Some have said ,000, some have said ,000, some have said ,000 and some have said ,000.
Any ideas? Please advise.
Thank you.
The lawyer already advised me to ‘aim high’. Because I am better, he said I don’t have a lawsuit, unless they deny my claim….and right now, I am just collecting paperwork in regard.
2 comments on this topic
15. December - 6:27 am
if you read the precaution label on the battery it states, "prolonged exposure" may be toxic. a one time incident won’t cause cancer, you’ll be good to get your medical expenses paid. also, it wasn’t the battery’s fault you mishandled it and it spilled.