What to Do if You Are Hurt in a Las Vegas Hotel

Millions of people flock to Las Vegas yearly for tourism and travel, and most stay in local hotels during their trip. The last thing you expect after a long day of enjoyment is to suffer an unexpected injury due to unsafe premises and negligent hotel management. Unfortunately, these things happen on a regular basis. If you’re hurt in a Las Vegas hotel property accident, you should know how to proceed.

See a Doctor and Gather Evidence

Your safety and well being is the top priority, therefore you should immediately seek medical attention if needed. If your injuries are not serious, you can begin taking photos of your wounds and the hazards that caused them, which will be essential during the claims process. Be sure to get contact information from any witnesses in the area as well. Evidence, alongside an experienced Nevada personal injury attorney, is essential; without proof that the hotel’s negligence was the direct cause of your injuries and damages, your case will be harder to prove and your chances to obtain compensation greatly reduced. 

It’s possible you will not need to contact the police unless the accident was severe, but it is mandatory that you report the incident to hotel management. You should avoid making official statements during this process, or agree to a quick settlement offer. Always speak to a lawyer before accepting any settlement from an insurance adjuster or hotel owner. An attorney from Aaron Law Group can assist you in negotiations for a full and fair settlement while protecting your rights as a victim.

Once you have informed the hotel of the accident, you should see a doctor, even if you believe your wounds are minor. Shock sets in shortly after being injured and suppresses your pain response, making it impossible to accurately self-diagnose your wounds. The medical records you’ll receive from seeing a doctor will also provide proof of your injuries if they are called into question.

When is the Hotel Liable?

Property owners have a responsibility to keep their premises safe for guests, and this is doubly true for commercial hotels. Nevada law mandates that hotels must protect their guests, which establishes the expectation that hotels must:

• Provide proper security 
• Clean the hotel and minimize the chance of disease
• Perform regular maintenance
• Remove all safety hazards on the premises
• Clearly mark or notify guests of temporary hazards (such as construction zones and wet floors)
• Ensure that all employees are competent and properly trained

If you were hurt due to the owner’s negligence, the hotel is liable and should be held accountable. Simply being hurt on the premises isn’t enough to substantiate a claim. You will have to prove that the hotel had knowledge of the hazard, could have reasonably corrected or fixed the hazard, failed to take the proper preventative measures to protect their guests, and that your injuries and damages were a direct result of the property owner’s negligence. 

Hire a Personal Injury Attorney to Combat Hotel Insurance Companies

Unfortunately, hotels in Las Vegas generally are not willing to negotiate settlements, so you are frequently forced to file a claim against the hotels for compensation. Over 45 million rooms are rented each year, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Therefore, until you apply legal pressure, hotels are likely to refuse to negotiate a settlement as they do not need to keep your business. 

A premises liability lawyer in Las Vegas can help gather evidence and craft a strong case, forcing a hotel’s insurance company to fairly compensate you or risk greater losses in a lawsuit. By letting Aaron Law Group handle your case, you can take your mind off of the complexities of your legal case and focus on your recovery or vacation. If you’ve been hurt in a Las Vegas hotel, don’t wait, contact us today at (702) 550-1111 to schedule your free consultation.