Doorman Negligence Personal Injury

Summary

The incident occurred in Washington where a doormans negligence led to an office worker being injured by a car. The worker has fully recovered from moderate bruises and scrapes. In Washington, the rule of proximate cause applies in negligence cases, and the doorman could be held liable if his negligence was a proximate cause of the workers injuries. The compensation might be limited to medical expenses and lost wages.

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*. A doorman negligently locked a door that an office worker was intending to use to exit an office building, so the worker was forced to use a different exit. As she stepped onto the sidewalk outside the building, a car careened out of control on the street and jumped the curb. The car struck and injured the worker and then drove off. The driver was not found. The worker brought suit against the doorman, seeking damages for her injuries. At trial, the parties stipulated that the doorman was negligent in locking the door and that the worker suffered injuries when she was struck by the car. The worker also established that if she had exited from the door she was intending to, she would not have been struck by the car. At the end of the worker’s case, the doorman moved for a directed verdict in his favor. How should the judge rule?
In which state did this incident occur? Different states may have different laws regarding negligence and liability.
Washington
What is the extent of the worker's injuries?

In Washington, the rule of proximate cause applies in negligence cases. The doorman could be held liable if his negligence was a proximate cause of the worker's injuries.
moderate burses and scraps
What is the current status of the worker's health?

In Washington, the compensation for personal injury cases depends on the severity and long-term impact of the injuries.
recvoered
That's good to hear. In Washington, if the worker has fully recovered, the compensation might be limited to medical expenses and lost wages.
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Based on the information provided:

- The incident occurred in Washington.
- The doorman's negligence could be a proximate cause of the worker's injuries.
- The worker suffered moderate bruises and scrapes but has fully recovered.
- Compensation might be limited to medical expenses and lost wages.

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