You could sue the owner of the laundromat for negligence.  When you complete your medical treatment and are released by the doctor, obtain your medical bills and medical reports.  The medical reports will document the nature and extent of your injury and will be used to determine the amount of compensation you receive for pain and suffering.  Compensation for pain and suffering is an amount in addition to the medical bills.  Compensation for the medical bills is straight reimbursement.You will need to file your lawsuit prior to the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations or you will lose your rights forever in the matter.You said the owner of the laundromat rents.  You could include the owner of the building and the laundromat in your lawsuit for negligence. If the owner of the building has insurance, you could file your personal injury claim with their insurance carrier prior to filing your lawsuit for negligence.   Your personal injury  claim should include your medical bills and medical reports.  If you are dissatisfied with settlement offers from the insurance carrier, you can reject the settlement offers and file your lawsuit.  Again, you will need to file your lawsuit prior to the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations or you will lose your rights forever in the matter.  If your case is settled, no lawsuit is filed.