As states begin to reopen, more and more individuals are taking vacations to briefly get away from the stresses of life in today’s day and age. Generally, when people go on vacation, they stay at hotels or motels. Washington D.C. is home to many lovely hotels, all of which house multiple amenities, such as gyms, swimming pools, and more. That being said, these amenities are only as great as staff allows them to be, as they are in charge of consistently managing and maintaining them. When they fail to do so, people are often injured as a result. Please continue reading and reach out to our experienced Washington D.C. personal injury attorneys to learn more about hotel accidents and what to do if you have been injured in one. Here are some of the questions you may have:
What should I do if I have been injured in a hotel accident in Washington D.C.?
If you are injured in a hotel accident, the first thing you must do is call the police and notify hotel management of the accident. They should file an incident report, and the police will file a police report. From here, you should take pictures of the unsafe condition that caused your accident, ask anyone who witnessed your accident for their contact information, and, of course, retain the services of an experienced Washington D.C. personal injury attorney who can gather and present all additional evidence needed to prove that you were injured as a direct result of hotel negligence, such as security camera footage of your accident as it happened.
How long will I have to sue a hotel for an injury in Washington D.C.?
When it comes to personal injury claims, every state and region in the U.S. has a statute of limitations in place. Essentially, the statute of limitations is the amount of time individuals have to sue for an injury. That being said, since the statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Washington D.C. is, under most circumstances, three years, you will, generally, have three years from the date of your accident to sue the party responsible for your injuries. Oftentimes, people will wait to sue to see if their injuries heal on their own, however, you must not make the mistake of waiting too long, for if you do, there is a very good chance you will permanently be barred from suing.
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