What Should I Do if I Was Assaulted at a Motel or Hotel?
For your safety and for the best chance at receiving compensation down the road, there are certain steps you should take after being attacked at a hotel or motel. The order you do these steps will depend on the severity of your injuries – severe injuries take precedence over anything else – but completing all of these steps increases your chances of recovering compensation for your injuries.
TAKE PICTURES OR VIDEO
Get as many pictures or videos of the scene of your attack as you can. Be especially certain to focus on instances of negligent security, such as poor lighting or broken cameras. If anybody witnessed your assault, be sure to get their contact information. Keep any torn or bloody clothing (or give it to the police). The more evidence you can collect, the better.
GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION
You should get medical attention as soon as you can after your assault, even if your injuries seem minor. Why?
- There may be crucial evidence the hospital can collect (especially in the case of a sexual assault)
- Your injuries may be worse than you realize (a bump on the head may actually signal a bleeding brain, for example)
- You’ll need proof you were injured if you want to get compensation for those injuries, and a medical report is the best evidence
FILE A POLICE REPORT
Not only is this the only chance you have of your attacker being brought to justice, but a police report is crucial proof that you were attacked at the hotel or motel.
Compensation for Injuries
Let Our Victim Advocates Fights for Your Rights
The hotel or motel owner is unlikely to offer you money for your injuries – at least not enough. An experienced crime victim rights advocate has the best chance of proving the facility provided negligent security and supporting you as the victim to ensure you get the compensation you deserve.
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Examples of Negligent Security at a Hotel
Some of the most common examples of negligent security at a hotel or motel include:
- Faulty door locks or gates
- Poor lighting
- Lack of properly trained security staff
- Too few functioning security cameras
Do You Have a Hotel Security Negligence Case?
Every negligent security case involving a hotel or motel is unique. The crime victim advocates at Victim Advocate will talk to you about the circumstances surrounding your attack and assess whether they may be able to prove that the hotel or motel provided negligent security and is responsible for your injuries.
Contact Victim Advocate for legal support and a free consultation.
Hotel Owners Have a Responsibility to Keep Guests Safe
Hotel and motel owners owe guests to their property a duty of care and must take reasonable precautions to protect them from foreseeable harm. Since “foreseeable harm” varies from location to location along with what precautions are considered “reasonable,” an experienced crime victim advocates can help determine whether the property can be held liable for your attack.
Contact Hotel Crime Victim Advocate For Help
If you live in South Florida and were attacked at a hotel or motel, contact Victim Advocate today for a free consultation. Our crime victim advocates will support you and give you the necessary information you need to determine your case then go to bat for you to try to get you the compensation you deserve.
You don’t pay us unless we get you money, so there’s no risk in taking advantage of a free consultation today. With offices across South Florida, you’re sure to find a convenient location.