When we book hotels, motels, or even hostels, we expect to be able to be able to rest without having to worry about someone hurting us. Unfortunately, assault and battery at a hotel, motel, or hostel is common. More specifically, it is common for people to break into rooms (both employees or random strangers) to attempt robberies and other atrocities – ultimately resulting injuries to innocent people.
- I was robbed and beaten up at a hotel. Can I sue the hotel?
- I was robbed and assaulted at a hotel. Do I have a case against the hotel?
- I suffered assault and battery at a hotel, motel, or hostel. Can I sue the hotel or motel owner?
- I was robbed and attacked at a hostel. Can I sue?
If you have found yourself asking these questions, it is important that you seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm as soon as possible. Here at Normandie Law Firm, you can find a lawyer that can help you understand your rights and pursue your assault and battery lawsuit.
Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm with decades of experience handling all sorts of claims, including assault and battery claims. Our experts are not afraid to take on hotel owners, motel owners, hostel owners, or any other property owner to fight for the rights of our clients. If you are ready to explore your legal options and speak with a lawyer with experience in assault and battery claims, contact us today.
Common Causes of Assault and Battery at Hotels, Motels, and Hostels
Assault and battery incidents are common in the hospitality industry. Typically, these incidents are associated with the unsafe conditions on these properties. Some of the most common causes of these incidents are listed below:
- Lack of security on-site
- Lack of surveillance
- Poorly lit areas (including hallways, elevators, stairwells)
- Untrained staff/employees
- Negligent hiring of staff
- Inattentive clerks at the front desk
- Faulty locks to room doors
The person who broke into my room had my key. In these cases, the assault can usually be traced back to a worker who either contributed to the attack (i.e., planned the attack or aided someone in planning the attack).
The person who broke into my room was able to open the door without any issues. In these cases, the incident can usually be traced back to a failure of the property owner. Possible failures include allowing people who are not guests on the premises (past the lobby and into the main hotel, for instance), failing to have functioning locking mechanisms on doors, etc.
The attempted robbery resulting in assault left me injured. Although many thieves are only interested in taking personal items and leaving as soon as possible, some robberies can actually quickly escalate and include physical attacks. If you were robbed and beaten up (assaulted), then you likely experienced a number of injuries – some of which could be very serious.
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Injuries Resulting from Assault and Battery Incidents
Some common injuries include the following:
- Head injuries (including traumatic brain injuries)
- Fractures (including broken ribs)
- Sprains and strains
- Bruises
- Scrapes
- Lacerations
Can I Sue?
What are my rights? Without a doubt, you could file an assault and battery lawsuit directly against your attacker for the injuries that you suffered. What if they didn’t find the assailants? Can I still sue? Yes, even if no assailant is identified, you could still sue – but you would actually be suing the property owner.
Do you have the right to sue the hotel, motel, or hostel owner? Yes – you could have grounds to sue the property owner if you were robbed and assaulted at any hotel, motel, or hostel. Do I have a case against the hotel? Yes, you could have a case; however, you will need to prove that your incident was caused by negligence. This is because all property owners have a duty of care towards guests on their property. When they fail to keep their premises safe for their guests and an incident occurs directly because of their failure to identify and address dangers present, then they could be liable for all resulting injuries.
For more information about your right to sue, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with a hotel assault and battery lawyer as soon as possible. Our hotel and motel assault and battery attorneys are ready to help you pursue your lawsuit and recover the compensation that you are owed.
Your Right to Receive Compensation
If your assault and battery lawsuit is successful, you could be eligible to recover compensation for the harm that you suffered. What could you recover? What type of compensation could you be awarded? These are all perfectly valid questions; however, these questions should normally be reserved for your lawyer – as the type and amount of compensation that you could recover will always be based on the details surrounding your lawsuit.
Some of the common categories of compensation include the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Loss of consortium
- Funeral and burial costs
- Punitive damages
- Legal fees
For more information about the type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to receive if your hotel/motel assault and battery lawsuit is ultimately successful, do not hesitate to contact us at your earliest convenience. Our attorneys are ready to provide you with all the information that you need and, of course, fight for your right to recover the highest settlement available.
Average Case Value Associated with Assault and Battery Claims
How much is my case worth? The value of assault and battery claims are always based on the facts. Some of the most important details to consider when trying to determine average case values include the severity of the injuries, whether the victim is unable to work and for how long, the mental/emotional suffering resulting from the incident, etc. Although evaluating other case values can help you better understand what you could potentially recover, you should never assume the value of your claim based on any average value.
In general, assault and battery claims with minor injuries can be worth about $75,000 to $100,000. Claims with more moderate injuries can be worth around $350,000. Claims with severe injuries can be worth up to $750,000. Of course, some assault and battery claims have reached and surpassed the $1 million mark – it all depends on the details of the case.
If you are interested in learning more about what assault and battery cases are typically worth, do not hesitate to contact our experts immediately.
Contact Normandie Law Firm Today
For more information about your legal options after suffering attempted robbery resulting in assault and battery, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm as soon as possible. Here at Normandie Law Firm, our attorneys are ready to help you out. We have decades of experience handling personal injury claims, including assault and battery claims, and fighting for the rights of our clients who have been harmed by the negligent actions of others, including hotel owners and motel owners. If you are ready to explore your legal options, contact us today.
Here at our law firm, we are proud to offer free legal services. These include free initial consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our lawyers will essentially answer all your questions and address all your concerns – our experts will provide you with all the information that you need to begin or continue your assault and battery lawsuit against the negligent hotel owner, motel owner, or hostel owner. If you are ready to speak with our lawyers, contact us immediately.
We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee, meaning that you will never have to pay any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. In addition, we work on contingency; therefore, you will actually not be responsible for any legal fees until you win. In fact, all legal fees will come from your final settlement, so you will never have to pay anything out of pocket.
If you are ready to speak with our experts, contact us today.
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