Accidents at Hotels

For many, hotels function as a "home away from home", providing the comfort one is used to from their own house. On a business trip or a fun vacation, hotels provide a warm bed, a hot shower and home-cooked meal for patrons. However, similar to other premises such as restaurants or supermarkets, hotels are responsible for keeping a well-maintained facility, free of hazards that may injure their guests. Management, staff and maintenance teams must keep the hotel is optimal condition, or be subject to premises liability claims. If a patron is injured due to the negligent upkeep of the facility, or some other hazard that should have been addressed, that patron may be able to sue in a court of law.

Injuries and accidents that happen at a hotel can have devastating consequences. Not only are you far away from your comfort zone (and your hometown), you also may be all by yourself with no one around to help you recover. This is the precise reason that premises liability covers not only physical suffering, but emotional suffering as well. In order to make sure you receive the financial compensation that is entitled to you in a court of law, you will want to hire an experience attorney to help present your case.

The following events could take place at a hotel:

繚 Slip and fall accident
繚 Burn injuries from fire hazards or improperly maintained electronics
繚 Harm from defective beds, chairs or couches
繚 Food borne illness from food prepared by hotel kitchen
繚 Safety concerns due to lack of security
繚 Theft by hotel employees
繚 Abuse by staff members
繚 Injuries resulting from inadequate staff training
繚 Lack or malfunction of safety equipment
繚 Lack of visibility or lighting
繚 Swimming pool injuries

Proving negligence can often be difficult in premises liability claims. For this reason, it is imperative to consult with an expert attorney immediately following your incident. If you or someone you love has been hurt by the reckless or negligent behavior of hotel staff member, you have legal rights under the law to help you recover from resulting damages. It is entirely unacceptable to allow these facilities to operate in an unsafe manner and your case can help shed light on this problem.