The Tropicana, like many Atlantic City hotels, has venues for gaming, shopping, and general fun. Unfortunately, your time there could be cut short by an injury caused by an employee’s negligence.
If you are unfortunate enough to be injured in an unexpected accident at the a hotel, you may be entitled to compensation as long as you have proof that the accident was not your fault.
A personal injury lawsuit can help to pay for your medical costs, lost wages, and sometimes even pain and suffering caused by the injury.
Potential Claim Items
All personal injury claims have a number of components. It is important to calculate the payments you are demanding as accurately as possible based on supporting documentation. Your attorney can help you work out suitable amounts to include where it is hard to decide what they should be.
- Pain and suffering is an important component, although not all states allow this sort of payment. In some states, there may be a maximum cap on pain and suffering payments. The award for pain and suffering can in some instances be larger than any other component.
- Medical bills should be collected and stored along with other important documents related to your injury. In some cases, e.g. if your spinal cord has been damaged or you have suffered from any brain damage, you may need ongoing medical support or rehabilitation. The cost of these future treatments must be included in the claim.
- Lost wages or salary can be substantial. If you slipped over on the edge of a swimming pool in the resort, for instance, and broke your leg, it is likely you could not return to work until you healed. This could take several months. The lost earnings, if there are any in this future period, should be included in the claim.
- Punitive damages are sometimes awarded if the degree of negligence is severe. For example, if you suffer an electric shock from an appliance in your hotel room and the item was broken for several weeks despite complaints about it, then this might be regarded as grounds for punitive damages.
Filing a Claim Against a Large Hotel Can be Difficult
Huge hotel and casino complexes no doubt have excellent legal representation. It can be hard trying to convince both the management and their insurance company that you deserve compensation for an accident that was the fault of someone working for the resort.
It is advisable to get help and advice from an experienced accident attorney who can properly assess your injuries and the circumstances that caused them. Attorneys will give you an honest opinion about the prospects for a personal injury claim. If legal action is recommended, the attorney can negotiate a suitable settlement on your behalf.
*Disclaimer
The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Tropicana Atlantic City, or any other city, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
