What if I Was Hurt at a Hotel?

If you were injured while staying at a hotel, motel, or inn, you must take certain steps to preserve your claim. While leaving a bad review can certainly get your point across, that won’t get you compensation for your injuries. Even if your injuries are minor, you may be able to recoup lost wages and medical expenses if you take appropriate action. At Kinon Law Firm, we focus exclusively on helping personal injury victims.

If you or a family member were recently injured while on vacation, our Myrtle Beach tourist injury lawyers are available to advocate for the damages you deserve.

Contact Management

If you slipped due to dim lighting, a slippery pool deck, or a buckling carpet, you will want to notify the hotel or inn manager so they can file an incident report. The incident report will create an official record, detailing the place/time/location of the incident and your injuries.

Seek Medical Care

You should seek a medical evaluation as soon as possible. If you are bleeding, are experiencing severe pain, or have broken any bones, you should visit your nearest ER. The treating physician will assess your injuries, diagnose your condition, and offer treatment options. You should keep records of this medical evaluation along with any follow-up visits to submit with your claim.

Gather Evidence

If a buckling carpet or uneven floor was the cause of your accident, then you will want to take pictures of the hazardous condition. If possible, take a video of the hazard that caused your injuries. For example, if a chair collapsed once you sat down, try to show what happens when you put pressure on the seat. Above all else, use extreme caution when trying to recreate the incident. If anyone saw the accident occur, be sure to take down their names and contact information.

Provide Proof of Damages

Following an injury at a hotel or any lodging place, you will want to collect and organize all documentation related to your accident. This will include medical imaging, invoices, and pay stubs (reflecting lost wages). In addition to recouping financial losses, you may be eligible to obtain pain and suffering, infliction of emotional distress, and other non-economic damages. Since non-economic damages are intangible losses, they can be more difficult to obtain. However, keeping a journal of your pain levels and how your injuries have impacted your daily life can help you obtain these damages.

Be Aware of the Statute of Limitations

You only have a certain amount of time to seek compensation for a personal injury in each state, and South Carolina is no exception. Under SC Code §15-3-530, an injured party only has three years from the date of injury to take legal action. While the objective in any personal injury case is to settle out of court, sometimes filing a lawsuit is necessary. If you are unsure of how to proceed with your injury claim, our Myrtle Beach tourist injury lawyers are here to review the facts in your case.

Speak with Our Myrtle Beach Tourist Injury Lawyers Today

Well known for its 60-mile string of beaches, Myrtle Beach is a popular coastal destination that offers something for everyone. While the allure of this vacation town cannot be denied, all the fun can come to a screeching halt if you are injured. If you or a family member were recently injured while on vacation, our Myrtle Beach tourist injury attorneys are here to assist you. To schedule your free case assessment, contact Kinon Law Firm today online or by calling (843) 488-9191.