Can i sue the jail for giveing my broke flip flops that caused me to fall and injure my back and shoulder

Asked 3 months ago - Auburn, AL

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after i fell i was put in a holding cell by the front office were everyone works my back locked up and they let me lay there for 5 to 7 hours with urine all over me

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  1. Pro

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    Answered February 13, 2013 00:53. That would be a stretch, but call a local personal injury lawyer in your state to investigate.

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    Answered February 12, 2013 12:26. Well perhaps wrong; no claim, in my view.

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    Answered February 12, 2013 12:31. These are very tough cases. I think you will have a hard time finding an attorney to take your case.

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    Answered February 12, 2013 13:29. You will need to prove defective flip flops. Also, unless you have significant injury, the damages may not be big enough. Try consulting with a civil rights atty or other local injury lawyer. Must act quickly as there are usually short time reqts under state law in which to make claims.

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    Answered February 12, 2013 18:16. This is not a case.

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