At Maison Law, we help people who get hurt at hotels in California, like Rodeway Inn. These hotels are supposed to keep you safe, but if they don’t, we can help you take legal action against them. Contact us for a free consultation about what you can do to hold these places accountable for your injuries.
Do You Need Our Lawyers?
When you get hurt at a Rodeway Inn or anywhere else in California, you might wonder if you should talk to a lawyer. Whether you need one depends on a number of different things:
- How badly you’re hurt
- Who is responsible
- What the circumstances were around the accident
- Whether or not you have any fault
All of these will factor into the claims process, but If your injuries aren’t serious, you might not need legal help. But if you’re really hurt or if the hotel or others were excessively negligent or careless, it’s a good idea to talk to our lawyers.
Here’s how we approach these cases:
- Looking into what happened – After an accident at a hotel, our team will carefully look into what happened. We’ll gather evidence such as witness accounts, security camera footage, and accident reports. Our goal is to find all the important facts to support your claim.
- Giving you your legal options – Once we have all the necessary information, we’ll discuss your legal options with you. We’ll clearly explain what choices you have, such as filing a claim for your injury or negotiating with the hotel’s insurance company for a settlement. We’ll also discuss the positives and negatives of each option so you can make an informed decision.
- Evaluating your damages – Our team will assess the extent of harm you experienced due to the hotel accident. This includes examining medical expenses, lost wages, and the pain and suffering you endured. By carefully reviewing everything, we can determine the financial support you may be able to recover.
- Guiding you through the process – Regardless of the circumstances, we’ll support you every step of the way, explaining what’s happening and providing assistance. Whether it’s completing paperwork, communicating with insurance companies, or appearing in court if necessary, we’ll make sure you understand what to expect and feel confident in our actions.
- Easing your burden – Dealing with the aftermath of a hotel accident can be challenging. Our main objective is to ease your burden by handling the legal aspects. We’ll take care of the details so you can focus on your health and moving forward.
Not surprisingly, these accidents can result in various injuries and damages, making the process difficult. That said, we’ll be there to support you through the claims process.
Claims Process After an Accident at a Rodeway Inn?
In legal terms, when there’s an accident or injuries at a Rodeway Inn, it’s considered a “premises liability” case. So, what’s the process for making a claim? Well, it starts with figuring out who’s responsible. Typically, the hotel will bear some responsibility, but exactly who depends on what occurred. Liability is determined by negligence, which means:
- The hotel has a duty to keep you and others safe while you’re there.
If they fail to address known hazards or overlook something they should’ve noticed (like not supervising your child while swimming), they’re liable for any harm.
Others who could be liable include:
- Other guests
- Hotel staff
- Contractors (like maintenance or security workers)
- Product manufacturers
- Designers of the rooms or layout
Filing Your Claim
With liability taken care of, you can move forward with filing your claim. This typically involves either an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit, sometimes both. Here’s the difference:
- An insurance claim is less formal and may lead to quicker access to settlement money. However, the insurance company aims to pay you as little as possible while still protecting their insured.
- On the other hand, a lawsuit is decided by a judge and jury, but it often requires more time and effort on your part. Yet, it offers a better chance of receiving a higher settlement offer or verdict, known as “damages.”
Like your legal options, these depend everything from the extent of your injuries to your level of fault. Still, the law allows you to recover the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Repair/replacement costs for property damage
- Loss of companionship
- Reduced quality of life
- Punitive damages, in some cases
While every case proceeds in its own unique way, one thing that doesn’t change is when you need to file your claim. In California, injury claims have a:
- Two year statute of limitations.
Missing this deadline means you won’t be able to file a claim, and as a result, recover these important damages.
What to Do After a Hotel Accident
Even though there’s many unique things about staying at a Rodeway Inn, your actions in the immediate aftermath of an accident won’t change. As with any accident, your health and safety need to be the top priority. With those taken care of, you can then start thinking about what you need to do to strengthen your claim. Usually, this will include the following:
- Seek medical help and tell the hotel what happened – If you’re hurt, make sure to get help from a doctor as soon as possible. Also, don’t forget to tell someone who works at the hotel what happened. They need to know so they can help you and prevent similar accidents in the future.
- Document everything – Take notes about what caused the accident and if there were any dangerous things around. Use your phone to take pictures or videos of the scene, including any damage or injuries. This information can be really important later on.
- Keep track of your losses – Write down all the money you spend because of the accident, like medical bills or repairs. Keep all the receipts too. This will help you get the right amount of damages later on.
- Talk to your insurance company – Tell your insurance company about what happened. They need to know so they can help you with any costs or claims related to the accident. It’s important to keep them in the loop.
As with any accident, taking these steps will be very important for not just your physical health, but the health of your claim. When you’re in the legal system, an insurance company or hotel is going to do anything they can to protect their interests. By doing these things, you can protect yours.
Experienced California Hotel Accident Lawyers
If you get injured because someone was careless at a Rodeway Inn or any other hotel in California, it can cause problems like medical bills and time off work. But you don’t have to deal with it by yourself. Maison Law has an experienced team of lawyers who know what to do and are ready to help. You can trust us to guide you and stick with you through the process. To learn about what you can do or talk about making a claim, contact us today for a free consultation.
