Slip And Fall At Hotel In Michigan: Can I Sue If Injured?
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In Michigan, if you are injured in a slip and fall at a hotel, it’s crucial that you: get medical care right away—even if the injuries seem minor; report the incident to staff and fill our an incident report; take photos of the scene; collect witness information; and hire an experienced and specialized lawyer.
Hiring the most experienced and specialized lawyer you can find is the first step you should take if you’ve been hurt in a hotel slip and fall in Michigan. You should hire a Michigan slip and fall lawyer who specializes exclusively in these types of accidents, has litigated hundreds of these cases (including cases involving hotels), has won million-dollar settlements and verdicts, and has a reputation for going to trial if a full and fair offer has not been made.
Tim Holland and his team of experienced lawyers at Michigan Slip & Fall Lawyers law firm practice exclusively in this area of premises liability law. They have won hundreds of cases, securing multiple million-dollar wins for their clients. Tim and his team are known for never backing down from the insurance companies and working tirelessly to get the maximum settlement possible for their clients. Our attorneys are also praised for their client-first approach, promptly returning calls and answering questions.
What to do after a after slip and fall at a hotel in Michigan
Our experienced attorneys advise clients to do the following if they’ve been hurt in a slip and fall at hotel in Michigan:
- Seek Immediate Medical Attention – Prompt treatment not only protects your health but also helps link your injuries directly to the fall, strengthening your claim.
- Take Photos and Videos – Capture the dangerous condition as it appeared at the time of your fall, before the employees and staff a chance to take action and either fix or remove the hazard.
- Gather Witness Information – Speak with anyone who saw the fall, document their accounts, and collect their contact details.
- Report the Incident – Let the manager know and file an official report to ensure there’s a written record of the accident.
- Track Your Injuries – Photograph your injuries regularly and keep a detailed journal of your pain, treatment, and how the injuries affect your daily life.
- Hire a proven attorney – Work with a lawyer who focuses on these types of cases and has a strong history of success as this can significantly increase the value of your case.
Can I sue for a slip and fall in a hotel in Michigan?
In Michigan, you can sue a hotel if you were injured in a slip and fall caused by a hazardous condition that they failed to address. To succeed with your claim, you must prove that it had a legal duty to maintain safe premises, breached that duty by allowing a dangerous condition to exist, and that this directly caused your injury.
What is the duty of care for guests, visitors, and trespassers?
The duty of care owed to you depends on your “status” in relation to the property. Your status will be one of the following:
- Invitee – A paying guest is considered an invitee as he or she is there for the owner’s commercial benefit. (M Civ JI 19.01). A business owner owes an invitee a duty not only to warn “of any known dangers, but the additional obligation to also make the premises safe,” which requires the owner “to inspect the premises and, depending upon the circumstances, make any necessary repairs or warn of any discovered hazards.” (Stitt v. Holland Abundant Life Fellowship). This is the “highest level of protection under premises liability law.” (Quinlivan v. Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., Inc.).
- Licensee – A guest who is “for any purpose other than a business or commercial one” and “with the express or implied permission” of the owner is considered a licensee. (M Civ JI 19.01). An example of a “licensee” may be a “visitor,” i.e., someone who visits, but is not a paying guest. A business owner owes a licensee a duty only to warn of hidden dangers the owner knows or should know exist but does not owe a licensee a duty to inspect or “make the premises safe for the licensee’s visit.” (Stitt).
- Trespasser – A person who is at the place of business with the owner’s permission and “for his or her own purposes” is a “trespasser.” (M Civ JI 19.01). A business owner owes no duty to a trespasser other than to refrain from injuring him or her by “willful and wanton” misconduct. (Wymer v. Holmes).
Who can be held liable for my accident-related injuries?
Your attorney will determine liability and file a lawsuit against those parties for your injuries. Potentially liable parties include:
- The owner or manager – Businesses must make their premises safe for their guests, which means promptly cleaning up spills, providing adequate lighting, and keeping walkways clear. When a business fails to fulfill this duty and a guest is injured as a result, it may be held legally responsible.
- Employees/Staff – Employees can also be held individually liable if their negligent actions directly cause harm. For example, if a staff member neglects to clean a spill in a timely manner and a guest slips and falls, the employee (and potentially the Michigan hotel) may be liable.
- Other guests – In some instances, another guest’s conduct may lead to injury. If a guest behaves recklessly or violently and causes harm to others, that individual may be held personally accountable for the resulting injuries.
- Third-party contractors – A third party contractor can also be held liable for injuries caused to a guest on the property. For example, an elevator repair company that fails to properly repair an elevator may be accountable.
How to prove negligence for my case
To win a slip and fall case against a Michigan hotel you must establish: (1) your status (licensee, invitee, or trespasser); (2) that the business/owner had “possession and control” of the property; (3) there was a dangerous condition; and (4) that the business/owner was negligent.
To prove the negligence, you must show: (1) the business owed you a duty of care (the level of which is based on your status); (2) the business breached its duty by failing to make the property safe; (3) its breach was the factual and proximate cause of your injuries; and (4) you incurred “actual damages” (pain and suffering, medical bills, and lost wages).
Common Causes of Accident
The most common causes of these types of accidents are:
- Wet, slippery floors
- Foreign objects on the floor
- Broken tiles
- Loose carpeting, rugs, or mats
- Defective steps
- Missing, broken, or loose handrails
- Poor lighting
- Inadequate maintenance
- Slippery surfaces, wet tiles, or insufficient drainage around the pool
- Potholes or asphalt cracks in the parking lot
Common Injuries
The most common injuries from these types of accidents are:
- Bruises, scrapes, and cuts
- Sprains and tears
- Fractures
- Internal organ damage
- Spinal cord injury
- Brain damage/traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Paralysis
- Death
Can I sue for a slip and fall in a hotel bathroom in Michigan?
In Michigan, you can sue for a slip and fall at a hotel bathroom if you can show that the hotel failed to make the bathroom safe, thereby exposing guests to dangerous conditions such as a slippery floor, a lack of handrails, or issues with the tub or shower.
Can I sue for a slip and fall in a hotel bathtub in Michigan?
In Michigan, you can sue for a slip and fall at a hotel bathtub if you can show that the hotel or its staff was negligent in failing to make the bathtub safe for guests, thereby exposing guests to dangerous conditions such as slippery surfaces or defective bathtub fixtures.
Can I sue for a slip and fall in a hotel shower in Michigan?
In Michigan, you can sue for a slip and fall at a hotel shower if you can show that it was negligent in failing to make the shower safe, thereby exposing guests to dangerous conditions such as defective or broken tiles, slippery surfaces, malfunctioning shower doors and show fixtures and broken or missing handrails and grab bars.
Our verdicts and settlements
Tim Holland and his team get bigger, faster settlements than lawyers at other personal injury law firms because, unlike most law firms, they focus their practice on this area of law and purposefully take fewer cases so they can dedicate all of their time and attention on their clients.
Some recent million-dollar victories include:
- $7 Million – Serious accident caused by safety violations
- $5.5 Million – Significant injuries caused by a hazardous condition
- $4.6 Million – Traumatic brain injury resulting from negligence
- $3.6 Million – Severe injuries caused by a dangerous condition
- $2.5 Million – Serious injuries resulting from a hidden hazardous condition
Do I need a lawyer for a slip and fall at a hotel in Michigan?
You are not legally required to get a lawyer for your case, but having one greatly increases your chances of getting maximum compensation for your injuries. Hiring the right attorney to handle your slip and fall case against a hotel in Michigan may be the most important decision you make.
The outcome of your case can hinge on whether your lawyer has the right experience, focus, and track record. A dedicated attorney, one who devotes their entire practice to these types of cases and has secured million-dollar settlements and verdicts, can build a compelling case and position you for maximum compensation, often more quickly.
In fact, insurance industry studies have shown that accident victims represented by experienced legal counsel recover up to four times more than those who go it alone. Don’t risk leaving hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars on the table. Protect your legal rights and your future by hiring the most qualified attorney available for your case.
How to choose the best lawyer for my case
In Michigan, to choose the best lawyer for your hotel slip and fall injury ask the following questions when you interview an attorney for your case:
- How experienced are you? – How many of these types of premises liability cases have you successfully handled?
- Do you specialize in this area of law? – Do you focus exclusively on these types of accidents?
- What is your record in these cases? – How often do you win and how many million-dollar settlements and verdicts have you secured?
- Are you willing to go to trial? – Do insurance companies know you won’t back down if they refuse to offer fair compensation?
- What is your approach to clients? – How many 5-star reviews do you have, and what do clients say about your promptness in returning calls and answering questions?
Injured in a slip and fall at a hotel in Michigan and need a lawyer? Call our attorneys now for a free consultation!
If you were injured in a slip and fall accident at a hotel in Michigan, call now for a free consultation with an experienced lawyer near you. There is no cost or obligation.
Let the experience of attorney Tim Holland and his team of lawyers – along with their track record of getting the highest settlement amounts possible for their victims – give you peace of mind, while they help to pick you back up and get you the compensation that you need and deserve to start rebuilding your life.
Our attorneys pride ourselves on treating every client with care, compassion, and respect. We also pride ourselves on communication and we will always be there when you need us. We will ALWAYS return your calls and emails and answer your questions.
To speak with an experienced attorney about your injury, call us now, or fill out our contact form for a free consultation.
We will help you understand the law and answer all of your questions about how we can make the law work for you. There is absolutely no cost or obligation. We’re here for you now.
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Get help from our Michigan slip and fall lawyers today
You do not have to go it alone after your slip and fall accident. Let the experience attorney Tim Holland and the lawyers at Michigan Slip and fall have on slip and fall cases along with their track record of getting the highest settlement amounts possible for their victims give you peace of mind, while they help to pick you back up and get you the compensation that you need and deserve to start rebuilding your life.
We pride ourselves on treating every client with care, compassion, and respect. We pride ourselves on communication and we will always be there when you need us. We will ALWAYS return your calls and emails and answer your questions.
To speak with an experienced slip and fall accident attorney about your injury, call us now, or fill out our contact form for a free consultation.
We will help you understand Michigan’s slip and fall law and answer all of your questions about how we can make the law work for you. There is absolutely no cost or obligation. We’re here for you now.
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