Resorts are supposed to be a respite from everyday life. Unfortunately, resorts are not all equal and some of them are downright dangerous. Read on and learn more about taking legal action when you or a loved one has been injured at a resort.
Hazards Abound at Resorts
Just like anywhere else, resort guests can be hurt while using the facilities. If you've ever been physically injured at a resort, you may already know all too well the hazards resorts hold. Take a look at some common injury situations found at a resort:
- The parking lot is not well-lit and a family is assaulted and robbed.
- The swimming pool workers were careless with their use of chlorine and some guests inhaled the dangerous gas to the detriment of their lungs.
- The marble floor in the lobby is impressive-looking but wet shoes have tracked in enough water to cause guests to slip and fall.
- Having a restaurant on-site is convenient, but that ease of use can turn into something else when a family is sickened by food poisoning.
Sharing Responsibility for Taking Care
Businesses like resorts owe guests what is known as a duty of care. That means they are legally responsible for creating and maintaining a safe facility for guests. Each person also owes it to themselves to use care when at a resort. If the sign says not to use the pool during a maintenance period, then just assume that the rule is in place for the guests' protection. If you are hurt at a resort and followed all the rules, you may have a course of action to sue the resort for your damages.
Damages and Taking Action
If the resort did not do everything possible to prevent guest injuries, you may be owed money damages. That usually means payment for:
- Your medical treatment costs as a result of the injury.
- Any time missed from your job — for example, you planned to return home and go back to work at the end of your vacation but your injury prevented that.
- Pain and suffering as a result of the misery caused by the injury.
To be paid what you are owed, take these actions:
- Keep evidence of the accident, such as receipts, photos, torn or ruined clothing, medical bills, etc.
- Seek medical help right away.
- Speak to a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. They can evaluate your case and let you know what to expect going forward.
