A: Deciding whether to pursue a hotel accident case depends on many factors, such as whether negligence can be proved. In addition, it is important to consider whether the injuries are significant enough to justify the expense of a lawsuit. For instance, suing a hotel for a sprained wrist is unlikely to be cost effective.
In Pennsylvania, hotel accidents which result in injury may be compensable, but only if there is some evidence of negligence on the part of the hotel. In order to succeed in a case against a hotel, resort or motel, the injured plaintiff must prove the following:
1. a duty on the part of the hotel, resort or motel,
2. negligence,
3. causation (the negligence caused the accident), and
4. damages/injuries.
Most hotel accident cases tend to hinge on the second and third elements – proving negligence and proving that the negligence caused the accident. Read more about hotel injuries and hotel liability.
Each case is unique and therefore, it is important to contact a hotel accident lawyer to discuss the facts of a potential case before making any decisions or taking any actions.
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Philadelphia Hotel Liability Lawyers
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