Q: Statute, law would apply to Retail Store Premises Injury? Metal Security door fell, hit me in the head,
I was hit in the head by a metal security door frame at Home Depot. Doctors said I have a closed head injury/TBI. Their security chains were not in place. The insurance company dragged this out and now my 2 year mark is coming up on Friday. I am trying to submit a summons/civil complaint to keep my case open. I tried to find an attorney but on such short notice they will not help and I couldn't find one that would do Limited Scope Representation, so I am trying to do this myself. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am just unaware of what statutes or law were broken as that has to be included.
A:
I do not know Arizona law, and this should not be taken as legal advice but I would generally suggest you 1)go to the town where the Home Depot is and see what names it is registered under for the Certificate of Occupancy, and get that address.
2) Go to your county law library right now. They likely have a book for a continuing Legal Education Course for new lawyers on "basics of filing a case." look at it--that will have step by step instructions.
3) worst comes to the worst, offer to pay a lawyer for their time to tell you what to do. Make sure you have whatever copies you need. Contact the Bar Association for your County. Most have a "lawyer referral service."
4.) If that home depot store is registered out of state, you can file your case in US district court if your claim is worth more than $75,000.
Good luck!
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