Though not always expected, slips and falls, burning and electric shocks are all possible at a hotel. If you experience an accident at the Casear’s Palace, or any other hotel, and blame the hotel for mismanagement or negligence, it is best to talk to an attorney about how to go about processing a claim for compensation.
Calculating a Claim For Compensation Against a Hotel or Casino
If you have been injured while staying at or visiting either a hotel or a casino, you may be wondering whether you can make a claim for compensation and how much this can be.
Here is an initial guide to the amounts included in a typical personal injury claim:
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Property Damage: This can be either repair, if possible, or replacement. For example, if your car has been hit by a hotel vehicle while it was parked in the hotel parking lot, the cost of the damage would be included in any personal injury claim.
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Medical Expenses: Remember to collect all medical treatment invoices and also prepare an estimate of any future costs for this part of the claim. For example, if you suffered a fractured rib when the accident in the parking lot occurred, then your rib will need medical treatment.
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Lost Earnings: Not everyone has a decent contract with their employer which pays wages or salary when injured. This can mount up if you are unable to return to work at all. Again, this is an amount which is not easy to quantify if future lost earnings have to be included in the claim.
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Pain and Suffering/Punitive Damages: Your attorney can explain what these terms mean and how much, if any you can include in your claim request. Punitive damages are normally only considered if the degree of negligence involved in the accident was extreme.
Don't Forget to Hire an Attorney
The owners of Caesar’s Palace and other large hotels are unlikely to give away payments in compensation for injuries on their property unless they have no other choice. It is best to get the help and advice from an experienced personal injury attorney before filing a claim for compensation.
The attorney may be able to help quantify the amount you can claim. This is not an important, but not an easy or straightforward process. The attorney will also advise you whether a claim is going to have a good chance of succeeding, based on the evidence you have available.
*Disclaimer:
The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Caesar's Palace, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
