I injury at Raglan Road

[Chi84]

I am a Florida attorney. Other than your statement that the burden is on the Plaintiff to prove negligence, the remainder of your post is entirely and completely inaccurate.

Sorry to hear that (or congratulations, if you're a personal injury lawyer).

 

[BASS]

@RED SONYA I am a Florida attorney. As @larryz suggested, quit posting about this. The likelihood of this coming up in some manner is small, but still, no reason to risk it.

Next, it does not matter whether you have a report or not. While I do believe a contemporaneous report is preferential (if you elect to pursue a claim), it is not necessary. Moreover, at this point, putting something in writing may create some issues down the road if you elect to file suit.

Last, if you are interested in seeking compensation, I disagree entirely with the suggestion of contacting an insurer directly. The insurer is not going to give you top dollar for a claim. If you want compensation-and that's your choice-go see a lawyer.

 

[Chi84]

Last, if you are interested in seeking compensation, I disagree entirely with the suggestion of contacting an insurer directly. The insurer is not going to give you top dollar for a claim. If you want compensation-and that's your choice-go see a lawyer.

I've read that on a lot of billboards along the highway.

 

[BASS]

I've read that on a lot of billboards along the highway.

I'm not sure why the snark is necessary. I'm a defense lawyer. I know how the system works intimately. If you are implying or suggesting that what I have posted is inaccurate because it aligns with self-interested billboard ads, well, that's because that's the case likely 98% of the time (and I see this on the other side).

 

[Chi84]

I'm not sure why the snark is necessary. I'm a defense lawyer. I know how the system works intimately. If you are implying or suggesting that what I have posted is inaccurate because it aligns with self-interested billboard ads, well, that's because that's the case likely 98% of the time (and I see this on the other side).

If you've read through the thread you can see that not everyone agrees that getting a lawyer at the first instance is the best route. People have had different experiences and have posted about them.

I do agree that @RED SONYA should both stop posting here and stop seeking legal advice (including on whether or not to get an attorney before contacting the insurer).

 

[BASS]

If you've read through the thread you can see that not everyone agrees that getting a lawyer at the first instance is the best route. People have had different experiences and have posted about them.

I do agree that @RED SONYA should both stop posting here and stop seeking legal advice (including on whether or not to get an attorney before contacting the insurer).

Yes, but unlike everyone else in this thread, it appears that I am the only one who practices in this state and is intimately familiar with the personal injury system in this state. Anecdotes are nice but I literally see this day-in-day-out.

 

[Chi84]

Yes, but unlike everyone else in this thread, it appears that I am the only one who practices in this state and is intimately familiar with the personal injury system in this state.

How do you know that?

 

[ppete1975]

I have receipts at Raglan Road, as well as a voice mail from the mgr after he took my son's phone number, medical record including an EMS , receipt from my visit that night.

I just received a form from Cigna asking for the commercial property's insurance information. I don't know who to list. I cannot get to anyone! I only know my neck is broken, I am in a LOT of pain with no assurance the halo will work. HELP me navigate this mess if you have the expertise. I am a newly retired school teacher and am not interested in a big settlement from anyone.

have you called the restaurant or had your son go up there and ask to speak to a manager. They would have all the corporate info you need.

 

[ppete1975]

I'm not sure why the snark is necessary. I'm a defense lawyer. I know how the system works intimately. If you are implying or suggesting that what I have posted is inaccurate because it aligns with self-interested billboard ads, well, that's because that's the case likely 98% of the time (and I see this on the other side).

youre not wrong. I think many are just hoping the poster wants medical bills taken care of not to be rich.
But you are correct in everything youve said.

 

[LuvtheGoof]

Raglan Road Irish Pub​

Disney Springs™ The Landing
1640 E Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista
Florida 32830

Tel: (407) 938-0300
Email: hello@raglanroad.com

Mailing Address
11476 S. Apopka Vineland Rd.
Suite 100 Orlando,
FL 32836.

Not sure why the OP is having problems contacting them when the information is freely available on their website.

 

[BASS]

How do you know that?

Because I read all the posts in this thread!

 

[Coaster Lover]

Based on years of watching TV, the only advice I can give is as follows:

If you have a structured settlement and you need cash now, call J.G. Wentworth... 877-CASH-NOW...

If you were hurt in a car, call HHR...

Fell down stairs? How many stairs? Vone, two, three stairs? You may be eligible for a large cash settlement. Vhat’s that, dog bite? Bite back with Cossio & Dominick, Attorneys at Law! Mesothelioma? Fibromyalgia? ASBESTOS? Hit-and-run? Mercury poisoning? Lead poisoning? Medical malpractice? Call 1-888-8888

And make sure you ask for the most updated business card... some forget the proper punctuation... watch out for business cards that ready "Works on Contingency? No, Money Down!"...

(Seriously though, sorry for your situation)...

 

[BASS]

youre not wrong. I think many are just hoping the poster wants medical bills taken care of not to be rich.
But you are correct in everything youve said.

Most people don't get rich from a personal injury claim and if you do, something so horrific or tragic has happened to you or a loved one that they'd likely return every penny to have their pre-injury life back. It's why I chuckle every time I see a commercial or an ad with someone smiling because they recovered $600,000 or whatever. Unless you made a perfect recovery (unlikely), there likely isn't much to smile about.

 

[larryz]

Based on years of watching TV, the only advice I can give is as follows:

If you have a structured settlement and you need cash now, call J.G. Wentworth... 877-CASH-NOW...

If you were hurt in a car, call HHR...

Fell down stairs? How many stairs? Vone, two, three stairs? You may be eligible for a large cash settlement. Vhat’s that, dog bite? Bite back with Cossio & Dominick, Attorneys at Law! Mesothelioma? Fibromyalgia? ASBESTOS? Hit-and-run? Mercury poisoning? Lead poisoning? Medical malpractice? Call 1-888-8888

And make sure you ask for the most updated business card... some forget the proper punctuation... what out for business cards that ready "Works on Contingency? No, Money Down!"...

(Seriously though, sorry for your situation)...

You forgot about using RoundUp! and anything else made by Monsanto, ADM, Mosaic or DuPont.

 

[Kamikaze]

Perhaps you could answer my earlier question. Why would anyone want to file such a a report in this instance? I may be missing something obvious.

You should always file a report in a case like this even with no intention to 'sue' or take any other type of legal action. Your insurance may require such a report to exist, same as if your house gets broken into or car stolen.

 

[LittleBuford]

You should always file a report in a case like this even with no intention to 'sue' or take any other type of legal action. Your insurance may require such a report to exist, same as if your house gets broken into or car stolen.

We’ve had a doctor tell us that such a report is not necessary for insurance purposes, so I’m thoroughly confused at this point.

At any rate, I hope the OP makes a full recovery and isn’t financially impacted by all of this.

 

[Kamikaze]

We’ve had a doctor say such a report is not necessary for insurance purposes, so I’m thoroughly confused at this point.

At any rate, I hope the OP makes a full recovery and it’s financially impacted by any of this.

A doctor isn't the right profession to ask about insurance coverage.

 

[LittleBuford]

A doctor isn't the right profession to ask about insurance coverage.

Are you saying that an insurance company would need/prefer the injured party to write and send a report to the establishment because documentation from the hospital and/or establishment itself isn’t sufficient to pursue a claim? I don’t really understand your break-in/theft analogy, because in those instances, a report from the affected party is needed to get the ball rolling: there would be no record of the crime otherwise. In this case, however, the injury is already documented as a result of the OP’s dealings with the manager and hospitalisation.

 

[Kamikaze]

Are you saying that an insurance company would need/prefer the injured party to write and send a report to the establishment because documentation from the hospital and/or establishment itself isn’t sufficient to pursue a claim? I don’t really understand your break-in/theft analogy, because in those instances, a report from the affected party is needed to get the ball rolling: there would be no record of the crime otherwise. In this case, however, the injury is already documented as a result of the OP’s dealings with the manager and hospitalisation.

I doubt you've ever worked in any type of food service, because there is almost zero chance that the manager that was spoken with made any written record of the conversation. Especially at a place like Raglan Road which is a one-off restaurant (although they used to own another in Vegas) and not a corporate chain with corporate policies and handbooks.

And just showing up to the hospital and saying 'I got hurt at X' isn't any type of proof that you got hurt at X, no.

So yes, if you want to be safe, you should file an actual police or medical report with the proper authorities. Now - since an ambulance was called in this case, it should suffice for what would be required for the insurance, but its always better to be safe than sorry.

But you're now getting into the weeds about what might be required instead of your original question which was simply 'Why would you file a report?'. And lets not mince words - you were asking that question because you were taking the stance of 'this is your fault, why would you try to sue? you're just looking for money', not any type of 'you don't need to file a report in a situation like this' response.

 

[LittleBuford]

I doubt you've ever worked in any type of food service, because there is almost zero chance that the manager that was spoken with made any written record of the conversation.

And just showing up to the hospital and saying 'I got hurt at X' isn't any type of proof that you got hurt at X, no.

So yes, if you want to be safe, you should file an actual police or medical report with the proper authorities. Now - since an ambulance was called in this case, it should suffice for what would be required for the insurance, but its always better to be safe than sorry. But you're now getting into the weeds about what might be required instead of your original question which was simply 'Why would you file a report?'.

My original question was asking why the OP, not a general or theoretical “you”, would in their specific circumstances want or need to file a report with Disney. As you yourself point out, an ambulance was called out in this instance, which means the accident was documented.