A hotel is typically a place you go to get away and relax. Yet each year, people experience serious injuries during their stay, due to a hotel’s negligence. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury from an accident while staying at a hotel, you may be entitled to fair compensation. 

Is a Hotel Liable for My Injury?

If you suffered an injury while staying at a hotel, and the hotel was determined to be negligent, the hotel is liable for damages. It is hotel management’s responsibility to take reasonable measures to keep guests and visitors safe. Unfortunately, some hotels will cut corners with maintenance, cleanliness, and safety, leading to serious injuries. Hotel responsibilities include:

• Maintaining hotel grounds in safe conditions
• Making adequate repairs to unsafe conditions promptly
• Properly maintaining sidewalks and entryways, including ice and snow conditions
• Ensuring proper security and working door locks

Proving Negligence in an Injury Lawsuit Against a Hotel

To win a personal injury claim against a hotel, the injured individual must prove that the hotel was negligent, making for an unsafe condition on premises. Proving the hotel was negligent can be difficult, so partnering with an experienced attorney with a proven track record of success is a critical step to securing fair compensation. Proving negligence also requires significant evidence, so following the accident it is key to properly document where the injury occurred, including taking detailed photos and/or videos. It is also helpful to gather eyewitnesses nearby who saw the accident. Thorough documentation will prove essential to a successful outcome. 

Compensation for Hotel Injuries

At Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney at Law, our personal injury lawyers pursue the maximum compensation possible for all damages resulting from hotel accidents. All cases are unique, and the exact value of your claim usually depends on the severity and permanence of the injuries. Compensation in this case also depends on which state the accident occurred in. In New York, for instance, you can receive compensation even if you’re 51% or more at fault. Contrastingly, in New Jersey and Connecticut, you cannot receive any compensation if it’s determined you’re 51% or more at fault.

Under state premises liability laws, you may be entitled to compensation for both economic and non-economic damages. These include:

• Medical expenses related to the accident, including future medical expenses
• Missed wages and lost income while healing from the accident
• Pain and suffering related to the injury

Common Causes of Injuries at Hotels

The most common causes of injuries at hotels include:

• Slip and falls in a hotel room, such as on the bathroom floor
• Falls down the stairs
• Bed bugs or other unsanitary conditions
• Food poisoning
• Bathtub accidents
• Parking lot and garage accidents at the hotel
• Elevator or escalator accidents due to malfunction
• Broken or damaged furniture
• Poor security
• Burn injuries

Consult with a Personal Injury Attorney To Learn Your Rights

We’re here to help. Partnering with the right attorney is key to a successful outcome. If you have been injured in an accident while at a hotel, it's critical to consult with an experienced attorney who is knowledgeable about the nuances of the law and has expertise in hotel injuries before filing a lawsuit. Be sure to seek someone with experience and a proven track record of success. It could make all the difference in your case. 

Contact Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney, at Law, for a free consultation. With our proven track record of success with personal injury settlements and our commitment to client care, we can turn your setback into a comeback.