Recommend a lawyer please (had a nasty incident today and feel helpless)

[remco67]

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[observer53]

Originally Posted by JGMotorsport64

We don't know that. A lot of these matters proceed in the absence of a police record. If it's a larger company there's probably an incident report put together, as is a general standard practice. There are also probably witnesses and it appears there was a verbal exchange with employees/management of the company. What are the witnesses going to do, lie in unison? There are plenty of ways to prove circumstances without a police report.

What really matters is what the "neglect" is, the purpose of their visit to this establishment (are they paying customers--i.e. business invitees), and what the actual injuries are. If the injuries are feelings hurt and increased blood pressure, then this is nothing. If there is an actual injury and the neglect was within their property, then that's a different story.

By "official" I meant disinterested, unbiased. If it's not a large company, but rather a local restaurant, shop or other business, I would not be surprised if there is no written record at all, and no witness information or statements. The OP would have been wise to get witness contact info herself, but was too busy trying to call a lawyer. The OP didn't give us enough details, and apparently won't be back to provide them. So, we will never know.