Our law firm, Normandie Law Firm, constantly fields calls from individuals who have been harmed while staying at hotels. We have handled cases filed by guests against the DoubleTree by Hilton establishments. There are many ways that the individuals have been hurt, and many times, the hotel was to blame. If you wish to sue DoubleTree by Hilton for damages suffered in an accident, you can contact our firm for more assistance. We know the best tactics to succeeding with your claim and will not give up until we are satisfied with the settlement offer from the insurance agency.
Accidents at DoubleTree by Hilton
Despite being such a popular and common hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton still has its fair share of accidents and lawsuits. You may be hurt in any number of ways at a hotel, and the causes for the injuries can be varied. You may be hurt because of a specific crew member’s negligence or because of the sudden violent actions of another guest. We have listed some of the types of hotel accidents below:
- Slip and falls: Slip and falls can happen almost anywhere at a hotel. You may be enjoying a time near the pool, only to slip on the excess water. You might be at the spa getting a treatment, but you may slip on a towel that was cast aside. You could slip and fall in the shower in your room, on torn carpeting in the corridors, on misplaced rugs in the lobby, down the escalator if there was sleekness, down the stairs if there was an object in the way, outside on the sidewalk if there were debris or ice, in the parking lot if there were cracks or potholes, and much more. Slip and falls are by far the most prevalent type of accident that happens in DoubleTree by Hilton.
- Sexual assaults: Sexual assaults, like physical assaults, can be carried out by anyone. Hotels have a responsibility to provide safe quarters for their guests, and the chances of other individuals violating that safety is high. Sexual assaults and physical harm can be carried out by other hotel guests, hotel staff and workers, attendants at events at the hotel, civilians from nearby, patrons at the bar, customers at the hotel restaurant, and security guards working at the hotel.
- Pool accidents: The pool is one of the most common facilities at DoubleTree by Hilton. F you find yourself near the pool when no one else is, you should be extremely careful. Any injury could potentially cause you to drown, especially if you already are not a strong swimmer. For example, a slip and fall at a pool can lead to you hitting your head on the edge of the pool, resulting in you falling in the water. You may be unconscious and unable to call for help. There is also the possibility that young children will drown in the pool due to a lack of lifeguard supervision and because they are not with their parents or guardians at the time. Pool accidents are often the cause of broken diving boards, defective ladders, and wet tiles.
- Room accidents: DoubleTree by Hilton rooms should always be inspected and maintained by maintenance crews. Because of the high turnover rate of guests in the hotel, the rooms may not be adequately inspected after each visit. The crew can find numerous issues with rooms that can cause accidents. You may be injured because a chair collapsed or because the bed frame broke while you were in it. The table could suddenly collapse, or the windows could be loosened and fall out. You may even be hurt in the shower if the handrail fell off or if the tub broke in some way.
- Bed bugs: Among the most common and most fear-inducing issues atDoubleTree is a bed bug infestation. The law dictates that all hotels must provide sanitary, healthy, and safe living quarters for all guests. If there is an infestation, this is a clear violation of that policy. Bed bugs are nocturnal and very difficult to locate; their bites are also sneaky and may not show up for some time after the incident. You could be bitten during your stay and not notice until you have already left and went home. The issue is that you can bring the bugs home with you and start your own infestation in your house. You should be sure to file a lawsuit as soon as you discover that you were bitten, as the hotel can reasonably deny that it was the cause or location where the bugs bit you, especially if they have ample heads-up to clean the room and prevent you from gathering any proof.
- Falling objects and structural damages: There may be many objects on walls, on balconies, and on staircases that could be precariously balanced or affixed. Picture frames, fans, chandeliers, and lights can all fall from the walls and ceiling, while vases, flower pots, signs, display boards, and more can fall off balconies and down staircases. Further, there may be damages to the walls and ceiling, whether from water damage, weather, or construction. These structures could be unsound and suddenly collapse and fall, leading to injuries.
If you have been hurt in any of the aforementioned accidents, you can call our law firm for more assistance. We will gladly get you started on your lawsuit against DoubleTree hotel.
Injuries at DoubleTree hotel
There are numerous ways that you can be hurt at an DoubleTree by Hilton hotel. The injuries may be severe and require you to undergo months of treatment and therapy. Other injuries are minor and will clear up y themselves within a few days. Some injuries include:
- Concussion
- Broken hip
- Brain damage
- Sprains
- Torn muscles
- Broken bones
- Nerve damage
- CRPS
- Facial damages
- Scarring
- Electric shocks
- Burns
- Herniated and ruptured discs
- Spinal cord injuries
- Neck damage
- Knee injuries
- Closed head injuries
- Paraplegia
- Quadriplegia
- Coma
- Death
You should always seek appropriate medical treatment if you were injured at an DoubleTree by Hilton hotel. We can help you find a skilled doctor, and we will assist you in filing your lawsuit against the hotel.
How to Sue DoubleTree hotel
If you wish to sue DoubleTree hotel, you will need to prove that the property manager either knew about the hazard and chose to do nothing about it, caused the hazard in the first place, or was unaware of the hazard but reasonably should have known about it. Any of these situations can be used to prove negligence in a premises liability claim.
You should make sure that you have ample evidence for your lawsuit, as well. You should always go get medical attention first and foremost to ensure that you are not seriously hurt and to prevent further injuries from developing, but also because the insurance agent will not likely believe you if you wait too long between the accident and the treatment.
Your evidence can consist of photos of the accident, pictures of your injuries, security footage from the hotel, eyewitness statements and testimonies, medical receipts, credit card statements for hotel payments, and more. You can write down necessary contact information and insurance details as well if you plan to sue a third-party.
When you alert the hotel to the accident, it is important that you do so only after you have gathered your proof. Letting the manager know about the incident or hazard prior to collecting evidence can cause him to fix the issue immediately or bar you from the room. You will then have next to no evidence for your claim. Make sure that you file an incident report with the hotel only after you have gathered proof, and do not accept any compensation or free deals from the manager or your claim will suffer.
Once you have gathered all of your evidence, reach out to a lawyer with experience suing DoubleTree by Hilton hotel. We can handle your claim for you and will do everything necessary to bring you the maximum settlement available under the law.
Hotel Lawsuit Compensation
By filing a hotel lawsuit against DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, you can potentially receive ample coverage for your damages. Our lawyers will negotiate a fair deal for you, as the insurance agent will likely try to make a small or unrealistic offer. Insurance agents, after all, are primarily concerned with preserving profits, and they will not make decisions based on your well-being. They will consider the extent of your injuries and how severe they were, as well s how much of an impact they had on your life and career. They will also look at how negligent you were in the accident, and use all of this to make an offer.
We will work to bring you the highest amount possible from the insurance agency to cover the following damages:
- Medical expenses from the past and future, including surgery, hospitalization, medication, physical therapy, and more
- Lost income from the past and future for any wages you could not earn due to being unable to return to work
- Property damage if any of your personal belongings were lost or broken in the incident
- Pain and suffering damages for emotional trauma, PTSD, anxiety, fear, psychological anguish, and others
- Wrongful death damages if a loved one or family member died in the incident, which may include funeral expenses, loss of consortium, loss of inheritance, pre-death medical bills, pre-death pain and suffering, and more
Let our DoubleTree accident lawyers take on your claim, and we promise to do everything necessary to win you the expenses you need.
The Right Firm for You
Normandie Law Firm is highly rated and known for its aggressive lawyers and commitment to excellence. We will consistently work for your best outcome and will not hesitate to bring your case to court if necessary. Our lawyers are routinely lauded as some of the most skillful and professional in the state, and our track record speaks for itself.
To set up a free legal consultation, you can get in touch with our offices. We will gladly walk you through the legal process and answer any questions you have. We’ll tell you how much we think we can win for you and how your case may be different. Further, if you hire us to sue DoubleTree by Hilton, we will give you our zero fee guarantee. This states that you won’t spend any out of pocket fees for our services. We will get paid only if we win, and the insurance agency will pay for our expenses as part of the settlement we win for you. In the event that we lose, you can walk away without owing us a dime.
Contact Normandie Law Firm today if you wish to sue DoubleTree by Hilton for injuries.
