Can I sue a salon owner for injuries that I received while having my hair done?
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Can I sue a salon owner for injuries that I received while having my hair done?
I went to a salon and got my hair bleached. Throughout the process it took about 6 hours in
there. She asked if I have dyed my hair before and yes I have but never on my scalp. My hair
is very dark as well. She applied the bleach once and then the second time. The second time I started feeling discomfort. It start becoming hot and cold and painful. I told the lady and told me to hold on for a little more. I was in pain but tolerable. She rinsed off the bleach and later applied the color. When she applied the color I was in extreme pain. I started shaking and crying because I was in pain. She’s like a few more minutes and blah, blah but I was like,
Asked on March 30, 2019 under Personal Injury, Massachusetts
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Compensation for the medical bill is straight reimbursement. Compensation for pain and suffering is an amount in addition to the medical bill based on the medical report. Compensation for wage loss is straight reimbursement.
You could ask for $6000, but be prepared to negotiate and accept less to settle the case. You could ask for more and in the course of negotiations accept a reduced amount of $6000 to settle the case.
If the case is not settled, sue the salon for negligence.
If the case is not settled, your lawsuit for negligence must be filed prior to the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations or you will lose your rights in the matter forever.
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