Bed Bug Lawyers for VRBO Incidents

VRBO, or vacation rental by owners, is currently one of the leading rental services that connects property owners with guests. This is a popular option for many who wish to forgo the more traditional hotel or motel stays during their vacations. However, similarly to hotels and motels, VRBO rentals can result in unsuspecting guests being exposed to bed bug infestations.

Were you or your family exposed to bed bugs during a stay in a vacation rental available through VRBO? If so, you might have grounds to sue. That is, you could sue the property owner who listed the property, or you could even sue VRBO. If you are interested in learning more about your right to sue, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the bed bug lawyers at our firm immediately.

The bed bug lawsuit attorneys at Normandie Law Firm are ready to help you sue after the negligent exposure to bed bugs that harmed you and your family. Our lawyers have many years of experience handling all sorts of claims, including bed bug claims, and guiding affected parties towards successful claim outcomes. Our bed bug experts are ready to handle your claim and help you win. If you are interested in speaking with our experts regarding the possibility of pursuing a bed bug claim, contact us today.

Bed Bugs are Common in Vacation Rentals

Many people are aware that bed bug infestations are common in hotels and motels. However, bed bug infestations are just as common in vacation rental homes, like those available through VRBO. This is associated with a number of things, including the following:

• Guests are constantly checking-in and bringing their belongings on the property (which represents the potential of bed bugs being introduced on the premises)
• Guests constantly present represent a steady source of food for bed bugs
• The premises provide plenty of hiding places for bed bugs (including beds, mattresses, bed frames, sofas, couches, carpets, clothing, etc.)
• Guests typically do not inspect the premises thoroughly upon arriving (pests go undetected until after bites occur)

Unsuspecting Guests Could Suffer Harm

If you or your family were exposed to a bed bug infestation at a VRBO rental home, you could suffer some sort of harm (as well of damages). Affected parties could experience the following:

• Bed bug bites
• Allergic reactions (to bed bug saliva)
• Skin infections
• Scarring
• Property damage (to exposed personal property or other property at home if bed bugs are unknowingly carried back home)
• Unforeseen expenses (associated with extermination fees, relocations costs, etc.)

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Understanding VRBO’s Policy on Pests

VRBO has a page set up online for property owners using their platform with a number of recommendations for promoting a positive experience for guests. Among these recommendations is ensuring that the property is pest free. For bed bugs, specifically, the company recommends that property owners thoroughly vacuum under beds and purchase new mattresses along with mattress covers; additionally, they recommend washing bed linens in hot water and exterminating the property. How serious is VRBO in regards to pest infestations, in general? According to the company’s site, if a guest complaints of a pest infestation on the property, the property owner must present proof of recent extermination (or run the risk of a deactivated listing until presenting a current proof of inspection.

Do You Have the Right to Sue?

Can you sue? Do you have the right to sue if you or your family suffered harm as a result of exposure to a bed bug infestation at a VRBO rental home? Yes, you could be eligible to pursue a claim. Primarily, you could have the right to pursue a claim against the property owner – as property owners have a duty to ensure that their premises are completely safe for their guests. This means that they must be free on pest infestations. You could also sue VRBO; however, you could only sue based on very specific circumstances – or when the company’s negligence directly results in incidents and harm affecting guests. That is, if VRBO ignored complaints of bed bugs made by other guests, failed to deactivate listings that received complaints, failed to inspect the property before listing, or failed to screen the listing before making it active, for instance, VRBO could be liable and sued for bed bug harm suffered.

If you are interested in learning more about your right to file a bed bug claim against the property owner or VRBO after being negligently exposed to a bed bug infestation, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm immediately. Our bed bug lawyers at Normandie Law Firm will help you pursue your bed bug claim.

Can You Be Compensated?

Are you eligible to recover monetary compensation? Based on the details surrounding your bed bug claim, you could be eligible to recover at least some sort of compensation. You could recover compensation for some of the following:

• Medical costs
• Lost earnings
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Relocation expenses
• Extermination expenses
• Punitive damages
• Legal fees

If you are interested in learning more about the potential value of your claim and the type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to recover, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible. Our bed bug lawyers at Normandie Law Firm are ready to handle your claim and aggressively fight for your right to recover the highest amount of compensation available for your claim. You can trust that our lawyers will not rest until you and your family are rightfully compensated for the harm resulting from the exposure to the bed bug infestation at the VRBO rental home.

What Should Affected Parties Do?

Did you suffer bed bug harm after being exposed to a bed bug infestation at a VRBO rental home? If so, you might have grounds to sue. There are a number of things that you should do to ensure that you preserve your right to take legal action after the incident. Consider some of the recommendations listed below:

• Take photos of any bed bug bites you suffered
• Seek medical care as soon as possible
• Take photos of the bed bugs
• Report the bed bug infestation immediately – both to the property owner and to VRBO
• Gather all relevant medical records associated with bites and other harm
• Gather records of property damage resulting from exposure to the bed bug infestation
• Gather any records associated with extermination costs incurred after exposure
• Seek the guidance of a bed bug lawyer immediately

Contact Normandie Law Firm Today

Were you or your family exposed to a bed bug infestation at a VRBO rental that led to bed bug bites or other harm? If so, you might have grounds to pursue a bed bug claim. If you are interested in learning more about your right to file a bed bug claim after being negligently exposed to a bed bug infestation during your stay at a VRBO rental, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible. At Normandie Law Firm, our bed bug lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to reach a successful claim outcome. You can trust that our bed bug lawyers will help you win and recover the highest amount of compensation available for your claim.

At Normandie Law Firm, we are proud to say that we are dedicated to our clients – the innocent parties victimized by the negligence of others. We understand that it could be difficult to access important legal services after an incident; therefore, our firm offers free legal services. Our free legal services include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our bed bug experts will not only answer all your questions, but also address all your concerns. Our bed bug lawyers will provide you with all the information that you need to successfully pursue your claim – whether you are just starting your claim or you are looking to redirect your claim after starting it elsewhere. If you are interested in benefiting from our free legal services, contact us immediately.

Our firm offers a Zero-Fee guarantee, meaning that our clients will not be required to pay any upfront legal services for our legal services (you will not have to worry about expensive fees to simply ask a few questions). Additionally, our firm is strictly based on contingency; therefore, our clients will never be required to pay anything until after reaching a successful claim outcome – if you do not win, you will not pay anything.

To speak with the bed bug experts at our firm, contact Normandie Law Firm today.

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