Injured at a Hotel – Is the Hotel Liable?
Unfortunately, getting injured at a hotel has a highly statistical probability of occurring. In 2016 out of 15.5 million rooms throughout America, 62.5% were occupied.
Most of the incidents occur due to mismanagement by the hotel staff. The most common hotel injuries are due to inadequate security, old furniture, bed bugs, and more!
Common Types of Hotel Accidents & Injuries:
Hotel Security Issues: If there is a criminal activity at the hotel, including theft or assault, the hotel may be liable if they did not provide a reasonable level of security to their guests.
Malfunctioning or Broken Equipment or Furniture: Due to the high volume of use of hotel furniture and equipment, it can break down and cause injury to guests.
Bed bugs: Bed bugs are a huge fear for many guests and are relatively common. They can infest beds, as well as furniture. They are not easy to see but can cause major irritation to the skin and even severe allergic reactions.
Slip & Fall: Serious injuries can result as a result of a slip & fall accident. Flooring issues, icy paths, and a number of other issues can cause you to slip and fall while staying at a hotel.
Swimming Pool Accidents: Many hotels do not have lifeguards on duty which can result in serious accidents. Additionally, the quality and conditions of the swimming area is not always kept to the required safety standards.
Burn Accidents: Improperly set water temperatures or burns from defective equipment their rooms or on the hotel premises can occur.
Food Related Illness: Whether you get sick from room service, a hotel restaurant or bar, the hotel may be liable as it is their responsibility to abide by all food safety regulations.
To learn if your hotel is liable for an injury that occurred during your stay, you need to contact an experienced hotel liability attorney right away so they can explain your rights and your legal options. An attorney can help get you compensated by the hotel for your injuries.
A 3-step process should be followed as soon as an injury occurs.
- Cater to your injury. Call a doctor or 911 if necessary.
- Contact and report the incident to the hotel manager and file an incident report.
- Contact a trusted and experienced Premises Liability attorney or Hotel Liability Lawyer.
Getting a premises liability attorney is very important when dealing with hotel injuries as 68% of the time a hotel tends to settle for all the hotel injuries it has caused without an attorney.
Lack of information about hotel liability or premise liability law has caused visitors thousands in damages. Know your rights about hotel injuries.
Hilton & Somer, LLC: Virginia, Maryland & D.C. Premises Liability Attorneys
The premises liability lawyers at Hilton & Somer, LLC help people who have been injured due to a property owner’s negligence. Our practice area spans Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC. Contact us today to receive your free consultation. You can reach us through our online contact form, or by calling 703-560-0700.
References:
https://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/personal-injury/hotel-injury-claims.html
https://www.legalmatch.com/law-library/article/hotel-liability.html
