Virginia hotel premises liability attorneys
Virginia lawyers offer legal support after your hotel premises injuries
When you’re traveling, you have every right to expect that you and your loved ones will be safe and secure in your hotel. Virginia attracts a lot of visitors, and the Commonwealth is home to many notable hotels, including The Cavalier Hotel in Virginia Beach, Williamsburg Inn in Williamsburg, and The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond.
Unfortunately, not all hotels are created equal, and you may encounter inadequate lodgings. If you were injured due to hotel premises liability in Virginia, contact GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys right away.
One of our mottoes is “big-city experience, small-town care.” Both of our partners, Ken Gibson and John Singleton, have worked in big cities, for big firms, and for the government, so we can bring that knowledge to your case.
When you sign on with GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys, you don’t pay anything unless we win. We call it our Zero Fee Guarantee.
Give our Virginia premises liability lawyers a call at (804) 413-6777 or toll-free at (855) 781-6777 to learn more today.
What is hotel premises liability?
Hotel premises liability refers to the legal responsibility that hotel owners and operators have to ensure their property is safe for guests. This liability is rooted in the duty of care that requires hotels to take reasonable steps to prevent accidents and injuries by maintaining their premises, addressing potential hazards promptly, and providing adequate security measures.
When hotel owners, management, and employees fail to uphold the duty of care and a guest is injured as a result, the hotel may be liable. In these cases, the hotel can be required to pay damages, which is a monetary award designed to compensate for physical injuries or the loss of property.
How do hotel premises liability accidents cause serious injuries?
Slip and fall incidents are among the most frequent accidents on hotel premises. These accidents often occur due to wet or slippery floors, uneven surfaces, poor lighting, or obstacles left in walkways. For example, a spill in the hotel lobby or a recently mopped hallway may cause a guest to slip and fall, especially when hotel staff fails to provide warning signs.
Swimming pool accidents include falls caused by slippery surfaces around the pool, lack of proper supervision, and defective pool equipment. Drowning is a serious risk, often occurring when there are inadequate lifeguards or insufficient safety measures in place. Another major issue is faulty pool drains that can generate several hundred pounds of pressure, leading to entrapment that may cause drowning and mutilation.
Elevator and escalator injuries cause numerous devastating injuries and fatalities every year. Mechanical failures such as broken cables, misaligned steps, or malfunctioning control systems can lead to injuries such as fractures, traumatic brain injury (TBI), crush injuries, loss of limb, and paralysis. Regular elevator and escalator maintenance and inspections are required to ensure these machines operate safely.
Negligent security is another significant factor in premises liability cases. Lack of sufficiently trained security personnel, missing or malfunctioning surveillance cameras, and inadequate protocols cause hotel guests to suffer horrible consequences, including violence, theft, robbery, battery, and sexual assault.
What steps should I take after suffering an injury due to hotel negligence?
If you experience an accident at a hotel, taking immediate action can significantly help your ability to seek compensation. First, seek medical attention right away, even if your injuries seem minor. This can help prevent complications, and it also provides documentation of your injuries. Make sure to keep records and receipts for all medical treatments you receive, as they will be crucial evidence in your case.
Report the incident to hotel management as soon as possible and request a copy for your records. You can document the accident scene by taking photographs or videos of any hazardous conditions that contributed to your injury. Collect contact information from witnesses who can provide statements supporting your account of the incident. Their testimony can be invaluable in substantiating your claim.
Is compensation available in Virginia for those injured on hotel premises?
Medical expenses caused by premises liability accidents include a wide range of costs, including emergency room visits, hospital stays, surgeries, medications, physical therapy, and follow-up appointments. Lost wages refer to the income you missed out on due to your inability to work while recovering from your injuries after the accident.
Non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering claims, are a significant aspect of compensation in hotel accident cases. Unlike medical expenses and lost wages, which have clear financial values, pain and suffering are more subjective and harder to quantify. This type of claim covers the physical pain and emotional distress you experienced as a result of your injury.
How can a Virginia hotel premises liability attorney at GibsonSingleton help you recover?
As soon as we finish investigating your accident, GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys can file a claim or lawsuit against anyone whose negligent actions contributed to your injuries. And if the other side refuses to make a serious settlement offer, we’re always prepared to take your case to trial.
At GibsonSingleton Virginia Injury Attorneys, we treat all our clients like friends and neighbors because that’s what you are.
Call (804) 413-6777 or toll-free at (855) 781-6777 to learn more today—our hotel premises liability lawyers in Virginia are ready to help.
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