“It’s time for some Vitamin Sea!”
For many people, vacation is relaxation or “a state of mind,” but for a lot of others, time off means traveling and adventure. Vacation destinations can feature hotels, resorts, cruises, and more.
Anyone who goes on vacation expects to have a blast and spend quality time with their traveling friends and/or loved ones. No one ever thinks anything could go wrong, but accidents can happen when folks least expect them to.
Understanding Common Vacation Injuries
Slip-and-falls can occur just about anywhere, such as in a hotel lobby, on uneven pavement while walking through the grounds of a resort, or on a wet pool deck while on a cruise. In fact, slips and falls are the most common injuries on cruise ships. These accidents can cause broken bones, head injuries, or worse.
Food poisoning is another experience that can ruin a vacation and/or cause injury to the body through stomach cramping, diarrhea, vomiting, etc. Contaminated food or water can be found at vacation spots overseas and not just from street vendors. These unfortunate “accidents” can occur while on a cruise, at a resort, or hotel.
Water-related injuries are also common during vacation time. Again, these accidents can happen at the lake, in a pool, at the ocean, or on a ship. Sports-related injuries can also occur while enjoying time off, as well as transportation injuries. Injuries can also result from inadequate security at a location or event, or from accidents caused by falling objects.
Then, you’re left dealing with the impact of the accident after your vacation is over. Maybe you’ve racked up high medical bills or have had to lose time at work because of your injury. Sometimes, the injuries you suffer could have consequences that change your life forever.
All you did was go on vacation, expecting to have fun and be safe at all times. You assumed that the companies offering these leisure activities were in compliance with industry laws and regulations and provided properly trained employees. However, that is not always the case.
Standing Within Your Legal Rights
If you or your family has suffered an injury while away on vacation, you may be entitled to compensation. It is within your legal rights to make a claim. These accidents are often the result of someone else’s negligence, and the staff or administrators of the hotel, resort, or cruise ship can be held accountable for the injuries caused.
Injuries or damages sustained at resorts, vacation destinations, or during recreational activities are known in the legal profession as “Resort Torts.” These civil lawsuits help the injured party recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Establishing Fault, Proving Negligence
Trying to show who’s at fault following a hotel, resort, or cruise accident isn’t so easy. In fact, it can become quite complex for the victim to present a case alone against the hotel or resort, for example, and to deal with insurance companies, medical bills, and legal matters. It can be a heavy load.
An injury case requires a seasoned attorney who can determine fault and prove negligence by gathering evidence and building a comprehensive picture that includes medical records, photographs of the scene, communication from resort management about the incident, witness statements, and more.
Going on vacation should be a beautiful adventure, no matter where you’re traveling or what you’re doing. Having fun and being safe matter, and if your vacation goes wrong, you need a legal expert in your corner.
