Princeton Hotel Slip and Fall Lawyers
Hotel Slip and Fall
Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, you should be able to expect a certain level of comfort during your hotel stay. This means everything from great service to the types of amenities offered, and it extends to an expectation of safety.
Hotels are in the business of anticipating your needs and accommodating them. When a hotel fails to meet expectations for cleanliness or service, they get a bad reputation and their business suffers. When a hotel fails to meet safety standards, innocent guests suffer.
Hotels are generally large buildings with many areas where guests visit, including: reception, guest rooms, conference rooms, bars and restaurants, pool areas, bathrooms, fitness rooms and many hallways. With many varied spaces to oversee, it is not hard to imagine a maintenance task left unattended for some time.
Overworked hotel maintenance staff may not be responsive to the building's needs. While the hotel may save money by understaffing, they may be putting people at risk. A torn carpet in the hallway can easily trip a guest and cause facial injuries or broken bones. A loose rung on a pool ladder can lead to a slip on the pool edge. This can be even more dangerous if someone is injured and then falls into the water. A malfunctioning treadmill can cause a serious injury.
You should not have to suffer financially, as well as physically, if you have sustained a New Jersey hotel slip and fall injury. The hotel is responsible for keeping you safe while you are on the premises, and they must be held to that responsibility. The cost of medical treatment can be astronomical, and certain types of injuries can change your life forever. The cost of ongoing care for the lasting effects of severe injuries can easily bankrupt a family.
If you suffered a major injury due to a slip and fall at a hotel, you need an experienced legal team behind you so that you can recover the greatest financial compensation for your losses. At Lependorf & Silverstein, our Princeton slip and fall attorneys are here for you and want to see you get the judgment or settlement you deserve. We build trust and personal relationships with each of our clients so that we can achieve the best possible results. Call us today for a free case evaluation.