As travel becomes more and more of an option, many people are finding themselves staying in hotels. While hotels are meant to be relaxing and a place of reprieve from busy days of travel and tourism, they can be more dangerous than you may realize. Often, hotels have a number of different amenities. Some of these amenities include pools, hot tubs, spas, restaurants, and more. While these amenities can make your stay more relaxing and enjoyable, they can also lead to serious accidents. Read on to learn more about hotel accidents in Maryland.
How Do Hotel Accidents Occur?
Hotel accidents can occur for any number of reasons. Some of the most common causes of hotel accidents include:
- Faulty elevators
- Faulty escalators
- Inadequate security
- Inadequate lighting
- Uneven or unlit sidewalks
- Unsafe stairways
- Faulty gym equipment
- Swimming pools
- Parking lots or garages
- Unsanitary conditions
Can I Recover Compensation After a Hotel Accident?
Hotels have a legal responsibility to keep the grounds safe for guests. This is done by conducting routine sweeps to ensure that everything is running smoothly and safely. If these sweeps are not conducted, or the hazards are not fixed in time, a guest can become seriously injured. If an injury occurs, hotel owners and staff can be considered negligent and held responsible for the financial, physical, and mental burdens that stem from the accident.
Fulfilling the Burden of Proof
If you are injured due to another party’s negligence, you may be entitled to recover compensation. But, in order to recover the compensation you deserve, you will have to prove that this negligence occurred. Before leaving the scene of the accident, it is important to take pictures and videos of the dangerous conditions, obtain the contact information of any witnesses, inform hotel management of the accident, and seek immediate medical attention to document your injuries.
How Long Do I have to File a Claim?
If you wish to pursue legal action for an injury, you will have to do so within a certain amount of time. This deadline is known as a statute of limitations. In Maryland, the statute of limitations for a personal injury claim is generally three years. This means that if you fail to file within three years, you will likely lose your opportunity to recover the compensation you deserve. In order to avoid missing any important deadlines, you should contact an experienced personal injury attorney right away.
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If you or a family member have been injured in a car accident, contact Lloyd J. Eisenberg & Associates today.
