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Injury Liability at Hotels and Resorts

Michael Agruss

Written and Reviewed by Michael Agruss

  • Managing Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at Mike Agruss Law.
  • Over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury.
  • Over 8000+ consumer rights cases settled.
  • Graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law: Juris Doctor, 2004.


When you stay at a hotel or resort as a guest, it is generally expected that the facility has received regular inspections and does not pose any unnecessary safety risks for those on the premises. However, accidents still occasionally occur in these facilities regardless of necessary inspections, and in some cases the property owner may be legally liable for injuries sustained by a guest on the property. If you’ve been injured in an accident due to the negligence of a hotel or resort, speak with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible.

Here are some common hazards at hotels and resorts:

– Resort grounds – Negligence on resort grounds include slippery floors, inadequate security (interior or exterior), and failure to place proper warning signs for existing hazards. – Rides/attractions on premises – Injuries can result from improper/inadequate maintenance or poorly-trained personnel. A resort may also be liable for hiring or retaining negligent independent contractors in some cases. – Transportation – Hotel/resort guests are commonly provided transportation via vans, buses, and shuttle services, and the facility may be liable for injuries when these vehicles are not properly repaired, inspected, or maintained.

To earn compensation for an accident at a hotel or resort, you need a dedicated personal injury attorney to establish that the facility owed you a legal duty of care; this duty of care was breached; the breach directly resulted in the accident; and you have suffered injuries and/or losses resulting from the accident.

If you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligence of a business or property owner, contact Mike Agruss Law for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you.

Lastly, Mike Agruss Law is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.

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