When on vacation or a trip, hotels are meant to be a safe place for you and your family to stay. Sadly, due to hazardous or dangerous conditions on the hotel grounds, guests may sustain injuries in hotel accidents as a result of the negligence of hotel management and/or staff.
Fortunately, for those injured in a hotel accident due to a hazard on the property or hotel staff negligence, there are legal options to take to ensure you are able to obtain compensation for your losses, which we cover in the following blog post.
The NJ personal injury attorneys at Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney at Law has decades of combined experience in litigating personal injury claims of all types, from car accidents to slip and fall accidents.
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Common Hotel Accidents in New Jersey
Hotel guests suffer injuries in different types of accidents that may be attributed to negligence on behalf of the hotel, most of which would fall under premises liability.
These are the common types of hotel accidents that occur in NJ hotels:
- Slip and fall accidents: These types of accidents are common and are caused by spills, a recently waxed floor, broken stairs, icy walkways, debris in walkway paths or uneven carpet or pavement.
- Car accidents: These types of accidents occur when visitors are riding in hotel shuttles or other vehicles run by the hotel and are involved in a collision.
- Swimming pool accidents: These types of accidents happen often. It may include slip and falls, drownings, or illnesses brought on by tainted water, all of which may be caused by the hotel's negligent management of the pool area.
- Elevator accidents: Accidents involving elevators or escalators brought on by negligence or failing to maintain equipment.
- Food poisoning: Foodborne illness brought on by food service supplying visitors with contaminated food as a result of improper food safety procedures.
- Negligent security: This type of accident would occur when a guest is harmed due to criminal activity, assault or related actions, due to lack of lights, locks, security cameras, or security guards on the premises.
You Could Be Eligible For Compensation After A NJ Hotel Accident
If you were hurt in a hotel accident, you could be able to collect compensation to cover your financial losses due to your injury. Damages that may be recovered includes:
- Medical costs
- Rehabilitation costs
- Lost wages
- Long-term care
- Loss of earning capacity
- Emotional distress
- Loss of quality of life
How An Experienced NJ Personal Injury Attorney Can Help
If you've been injured in a hotel accident, it is very important to seek legal help. A personal injury attorney can help in building your case and representing you so that you are compensated fairly for your injuries.
An attorney and law firm you retain will take some of the following steps:
- Gather important information and evident, including medical records, identifying the cause of the accident and identifying all responsible parties
- Determining all potential funding sources, such as the insurance policies that are available
- Hiring expert witnesses to help build a solid case for compensation
- Filing your claims with insurance companies and the responsible parties in order to negotiate a settlement that provides you with fair compensation
- Take your case to trial to make sure you have the best chance of receiving the care you require and deserve, if necessary
Our Team of NJ Personal Injury Attorneys Are Here To Help
We are available to assist you now. Making sure your attorney is the right fit is essential to getting the successful outcome you are looking for. Before filing a lawsuit, it is important that you speak with a skilled lawyer who understands the ins and outs of NJ's legal system and specializes in hotel injuries.
Get a free consultation by contacting Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney at Law today. Our track record of success in obtaining personal injury settlements and our dedication to providing excellent client care speaks for itself.