What Duty of Care Do Florida Hotels Owe Their Guests?

Florida law requires that hotels exercise reasonable care to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition for the safety of guests and to protect guests from harm. So, if you were injured during your stay at a Florida hotel, you may have the right to file a personal injury claim.

At Hersh Kirtman Injury Law, our Florida personal injury lawyers have extensive experience helping clients understand their rights and guiding them through the legal process. We are dedicated to helping clients understand their options, determine their goals, and protect their right to pursue compensation when harmed by the negligence of others. 

Can You Sue a Florida Hotel for a Personal Injury?

Hoteliers, in operating property in Florida, owe certain duties to those who are invited on the premises. The duty owed by landowners and land operators is dependent on the victim’s status on the land. Those invited on the property, known as business or public invitees, are owed a heightened duty as compared to trespassers, for example.

Hotels owe the same duties to their customers as the duties generally owed to business invitees, those who are invited on the property for a business’s gain. The duties include maintaining the premises in a reasonably safe condition and warning of dangerous conditions about which the hotel knows or should know. When a hotel has failed to uphold these distinct duties, victims have the right to pursue a personal injury claim and hold the hotel legally liable for their injuries and losses. These duties compel hotels to do several things:  

• Maintain the property: Hotel owners or operators are required to inspect the grounds for the presence of dangers, repair hazards in a timely manner, and notify guests of any dangers known or that should be reasonably known. If a Florida hotel fails to uphold this duty, it may be held liable for a hotel guest’s injuries and losses in the event of an accident.

• Security: Hotels are required to protect customers from crime by third parties when the hotel has reason to know that crime may occur in the future. Hotels, therefore, often must provide security and take reasonable steps to protect customers. 

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Recovering Damages After Being Harmed at a Florida Hotel

If you have suffered harm in an incident while staying at a Florida hotel, you may incur costly expenses as a result of your losses. You may have the right to seek compensation for your harm. 

The damages you may be eligible for after a Florida hotel injury are as follows:

• Medical expenses incurred in the past and expected in the future
• Past and present lost wages
• Pain and suffering, and other non-economic harm

To begin your personal injury claim after a hotel injury, contact a Florida lawyer today.

Pursue a Strong Florida Hotel Injury Claim Today

Speak to one of our experienced personal injury lawyers to begin the process of investigating and pursuing a claim if you have been injured in an incident at a hotel in Florida. 

At Hersh Kirtman Injury Law, we provide clients with personalized and trusted representation. Our legal team offers clients a free case evaluation with one of our Florida hotel injury lawyers. To begin your journey to justice, contact us today through our contact form or by giving us a call at (561) 208-3700.