If you have had an accident in a hotel whilst at work or on holiday there are two things you need to do. Number 1 is you need to get yourself medical treatment and recuperate. Number 2 is get compensation for the injury you have sustained.
Hotel should be safe environments for their guests and employees. A hotel will have failed you as a guest if you have sustained an injury due to their negligence. Accidents which have occurred due to things such as:
– Lack of warning signage
– Slip or trip accidents – these are the most common type of accident to occur in a hotel.
– Accidents due to faulty appliances
– Falls from balconies or staircases
– Manual handing accidents
If you have experienced any of the above you may be able to make a claim. Both hotel employees and hotel guests are able to make a claim is they have had an accident in an establishment. Hotels have a duty of care to both their staff and their visitors. Accidents often occur in areas which could be easily seen to. The hotel should ensure that they are adhering to health and safety regulation and their own health and safety policy fully. Spillages should be marked and cleared away in a timely manner. Faulty items should be removed, fixed or replaced rapidly if they pose a risk to individuals entering the establishment.
To ensure your compensation claim is as viable as possible it is recommended that you make a claim as soon as possible following the accident – as soon as you feel well enough to. You should also try to keep a record of your injuries and how they progress. You may find it helpful to keep a diary or keep photographic evidence. Furthermore you should keep a record of all your financial losses – prescriptions, loss of earnings, travel costs to and from appointments and so on. These will all serve to support your claim and ensure that you receive the correct amount of compensation. The amount of compensation you receive will be calculated by considering the severity of your injuries and the amount of financial losses you have incurred.
Contact a specialist accident at work solicitor or personal injury solicitor today to begin the claims process. Every accident is slightly different and occurs under slightly differ circumstances. Talking your situation through with a lawyer will give you good idea of whether or not you have the grounds to make a claim.
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