You might think of your time spent at a hotel as your time to unwind and relax. However, you mustn’t let your guard completely down. This is because, as it goes for entering any public space, you must be cautious of any potentially dangerous conditions throughout the premises. Follow along to discover the possible dangers you might encounter during your hotel stay and how a proficient Tampa slip and fall lawyer at Merricks Law Group, P.A. can help you set up a strong accident claim.
What are the possible dangers that might I encounter during my hotel stay?
Unfortunately, there may be members within the hotel’s management and staff who are particularly negligent. In other words, these individuals, whom you placed your trust in, may have lent a hand in the existence of dangers on the hotel’s property. Ultimately, such dangers may have caused you to slip and fall and subsequently incur injuries and damages. More specific examples read as follows:
- You may have slipped and fallen because of snow, ice, or water in the parking lot and on the sidewalk.
- You may have slipped and fallen because of the lack of grips on your shower floor.
- You may have slipped and fallen because of inadequate lighting in the hallways.
- You may have slipped and fallen because of a spilled beverage by the poolside.
- You may have slipped and fallen because of a wet floor in the lobby.
What do I do to fulfill my burden of proof for my potential slip and fall accident claim?
For your slip and fall accident claim, it is not enough to identify the members within the hotel’s management and staff who caused you to slip, fall, and get injured. As a plaintiff, you must fulfill your burden of proof. Meaning, you must collect a sufficient amount of evidence that backs up your claims and points out their truth. Much of this evidence may be gathered during your hotel stay, particularly at the time of your accident. More specific examples read as follows:
- You may obtain a copy of the police report conducted by the law enforcement officer you called onto the scene.
- You may obtain a copy of the incident report conducted by the hotel manager or staff member upon your request.
- You may obtain photos of the dangerous conditions on the hotel’s property, along with photos of your visible bodily injuries.
- You may obtain testimonies from other hotel guests who saw your accident take place, along with the presence of the dangerous condition.
- You may obtain medical reports that document the extent of your bodily injuries, along with tying the date and time back to that of your accident.
When filing your personal injury claim, there is no one other than a talented Hillsborough County personal injury lawyer to have in your corner. So please contact us at Merricks Law Group, P.A. today.
