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Originally Posted by RayinPenn
The young gent (late 20's, married) who sits next to me confided that when he was on vacation in Seattle he stepped on a discarded needle (syringe) in his hotel room. You can imagine what happened next - emergency room, antibiotics and test and more test.
Even though the chances of contracting something nasty are very small it is and has impacted his life - days off...ruined vacation and now waiting...not to mention his relationship with his wife.
Neither he or I are litigious people but had they cleaned that room he would have been spared a miserable few days...I said get a lawyer and see if you can get them to make it right... His answer...How do you get a lawyer in Seattle? (We are in Pa.) I don't have a lot of money- you know my wife is going back to school. Will they do it on contingency?
This is a great kid -Any thoughts?
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First and foremost, I hope he is healthy and doesn't have any complications from the needle stick. Secondly, I hope he contacted the management at the hotel and advised them about what happened. If he didn't he should. If it was a major chain, I'd also contact the corporate office and explain what happened and send copies of the medical bills and proof of lost wages and explain about the loss of vacation etc.
If he does need an attorney, he should contact a Pennsylvania attorney and explain what happened. They will handle it from there. Best of luck.