Slips and falls regularly happen due to the fact that individuals aren't always watching out where they are going. However, there are other slip and fall accidents that happen because of carelessness of a hotel’s administration. Most hotels are after every dollar they can get which often means not employing sufficient staff to keep a the hotel safe for customers.
In the event that a slip and fall accident appears to be due to the carelessness of staff, it may be possible to be compensated for the financial hardship caused by an injury. However, it’s important to contact a slip and fall lawyer at the earliest opportunity to check whether you are eligible to file a personal injury compensation claim.
Slip and Fall Hazards in any Hotel or Motel
Because of the carelessness and oversight of some managers there are real reasons why a slip and fall accident could occur. A typical accident is likely to take place if someone has left a bottle of cleaning up fluid on the floor and the fluid has spilled out leaving a serious slip and fall risk for a customer.
When this happens the affected area should be cordoned off until the hazard has been cleared away and the area is made safe for patrons to use. There are other dangers, such as uneven and ragged carpeting on both floors and stairways, which should be fixed immediately they have been noticed.
Generally, only when it can be proved that the hotel employees were aware that a hazard existed and did nothing about it would a claim for compensation be considered.
For example, if a bathroom tap had been leaking for a several days, it would be reasonable to assume that an employee would have reported it to the hotel manager. If the leaking tap results in a slip and fall accident, the guest affected may have grounds for a claim.
How a PI Attorney Can Help You After a Slip and Fall Injury
If you have injured yourself in a slip and fall accident in a Sleep Inn or any other place and you realize the accident could have been prevented if more maintenance work was completed by employees, don't waste any more time but contact an individual personal injury lawyer who will check to see if you are eligible to file a personal injury compensation claim.
It’s important to work quickly while ensuring you have sufficient evidence to prove whose fault the injury is. All personal injury claims have a deadline which if it is not adhered too, the victim is likely to lose his or her chance of winning the compensation he or she believes is an entitlement.
*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 Sleep Inn, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
