Slip-and-fall Injuries at a 8 Motel
Hotel employees strive to provide guests with as many creature comforts as possible. However, no matter what other amenities are offered, basic necessities like cleanliness, proper maintenance and safety should be of paramount concern for hotel owners, employees and guests.
Unfortunately, proper upkeep costs money, and some hotel owners choose wait to replace or repair aging buildings, parking lots and sidewalks because of the costs involved. Rugs are tattered, tiling is damaged and bath areas are not updated to modern safety standards. A budget hotel chain may need to delay expensive renovations to keep prices low.
Slip-and-fall accidents can lead to a long period of pain and suffering .visits to a doctor, emergency room visits, and lost wages because of missed work are realities for many. If you’ve suffered a slip and fall, it may be in your best interest to file a personal injury claim.
Businesses like hotels are required to follow federal safety guidelines. They may be held liable for accidents that happen on their property.
Slip-and-fall hazards at a Motel could include:
- Damaged flooring, including rugs, tiles, and wood floors in the guest rooms, hallways, lobby, vending areas, laundry areas, pool, restaurant and other public areas in the hotel
- Unsafe bathrooms, including a lack of bathmats to keep the bathroom floor from becoming slippery
- Broken or improperly assembled or repaired furniture
- Hallways blocked by staff equipment like vacuum cleaners
- Snow, ice and water on walkways and parking areas
- Failure to ensure lobby and other tile floors are dry and free of debris
*The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Super 8 Motels, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
