FAQs About Hotel And Casino Accidents
Hotels and casinos have a responsibility to ensure their facilities are free from hazards for everyone who comes to Las Vegas to enjoy themselves. When they fail to meet this responsibility, they are gambling with your safety. Injuries suffered in hotel and casino accidents can have a serious impact on your life. Personal injury attorney Al Lasso fights for justice for you.
Some of the ways people can be hurt include:
Determining hotel or casino liability after an injury can be extremely difficult and the legal challenges can be complex. Our firm has the experience and legal knowledge needed to help you successfully resolve your case.
Our Las Vegas attorneys don't back down
Hotels and casinos are owned by massive corporations that employ high-powered attorneys and risk management teams who often fight paying fair compensation on legitimate injury claims. If you have been injured, the hotel or casino may offer you a lowball settlement. Do not accept any settlement from a casino until you have talked to an attorney. Your damages probably exceed the amount they are offering.
Our legal team gathers the evidence necessary to put pressure on the hotel or casino to do what's right. Al won't put up with bullying by employees, risk management departments or attorneys to settle if their offer does not meet your needs. He will push forward with your case until they agree to negotiate a fair settlement.
There is no "one-size-fits-all" approach to hotel and casino liability cases. But we can promise you personal attention and an aggressive pursuit of the maximum compensation possible. If necessary, we will fight for you in court. Al is a skilled litigator and has won many significant awards for clients.
If you were injured at a hotel or casino, call us at 702-625-8777 for a free consultation. Al will review the details of your case and go over all your legal options.
What types of hotel and casino accidents lead to injury claims?
Hotel and casino injuries can happen almost anywhere on the property, from guest rooms to gaming floors and parking garages. Common incidents include:
- Slip and falls on wet or slick floors
- Trips over torn carpeting or uneven surfaces
- Falling objects
- Broken or unstable chairs
- Accidents caused by poor lighting in hallways, stairwells, and parking areas
The key issue is whether the hotel or casino knew, or should have known, about a dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn guests. Al Lasso and his legal team can investigate how your injury happened, identify safety violations, and pursue a claim for the compensation you deserve.
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Who can be held responsible for a hotel or casino injury?
Responsibility for a hotel or casino injury doesn’t always rest with a single person or company. The primary at-fault party is often the hotel or casino owner or the corporate entity that operates the property. However, liability (meaning who’s responsible for paying for your hotel or casino injury) can also extend to:
- Property management companies responsible for day-to-day operations and maintenance
- Third-party vendors, such as cleaning contractors or security companies
- Restaurant or bar operators inside the hotel or casino
- Transportation providers, including shuttle companies or valet services
Which parties are responsible depends on who controlled the area where you were hurt and who failed to keep it reasonably safe. Sorting this out is important because each business may have its own insurance policy and legal team. Al Lasso can analyze contracts, maintenance records, and incident reports to pinpoint who is legally responsible and hold all negligent parties accountable.
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What should I do if I’m injured at a Las Vegas hotel or casino?
Taking the right steps after an injury can strengthen your claim and protect your health. Here’s what you should do:
- Report the incident: If you can, report the incident immediately to hotel or casino staff and ask for a written incident report, and make sure the basic details are accurate.
- Get visual evidence: Use your phone to photograph or record video of the hazard, the surrounding area, any warning signs (or lack of them), and your visible injuries before anything is cleaned up or repaired.
- Speak to witnesses: Get names and contact information for any witnesses who saw what happened or who noticed the dangerous condition before your accident.
- See a doctor: Seek prompt medical attention, even if you think your injuries are minor, so a doctor can evaluate you and create a record linking your injuries to the incident.
- Be careful when dealing with insurance companies: Avoid giving detailed statements or signing paperwork for the hotel or its insurance provider before speaking with a lawyer. Our law firm can step in quickly to protect your rights, preserve evidence, and handle communications while you focus on healing.
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What types of injuries are common in hotel and casino accidents?
Hotel and casino accidents can cause a wide range of injuries, from relatively minor to permanently disabling. Common injuries include:
- Sprains, strains, torn ligaments, and broken bones from slip, trip, and fall accidents
- Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, or hip fractures from serious falls, especially in older guests
- Crush injuries, lacerations, and internal injuries from defective furniture, unsafe balconies, or falling objects
- Physical injuries combined with emotional trauma, anxiety, and PTSD from assaults or attacks due to negligent security
- Severe gastrointestinal illness and dehydration from food poisoning or exposure to unsanitary conditions
- Injuries requiring surgery, physical therapy, or extended time away from work
Al Lasso and his legal team can document the full extent of your injuries, work with medical experts, and pursue compensation that reflects both your current and future needs.
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How do you prove a hotel or casino was negligent?
Proving negligence typically requires establishing that:
- There was a hazardous condition
- The property owner or staff knew or should have known about it
- They did not fix it or adequately warn guests
- This failure caused your injury
Evidence can include surveillance footage, maintenance and inspection logs, prior incident reports, cleaning schedules, photographs of the scene, and witness statements. In some cases, industry safety standards or building codes help show what the property should have done to prevent harm.
Hotels and casinos often deny wrongdoing or argue that guests were careless to avoid paying full compensation. Al Lasso and his legal team can conduct a thorough investigation, obtain key records, consult safety experts, and build a clear narrative that connects the property’s negligence to your injuries.
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What compensation can I recover after a hotel or casino accident?
The compensation in a hotel or casino injury case is meant to cover both your financial losses and the personal impact of your injuries. Depending on the facts, you may be able to pursue:
- Medical expenses for emergency care, hospital stays, surgery, medications, physical therapy, and future treatment
- Lost wages if you miss work, plus reduced earning capacity if you cannot return to the same job or hours
- Out-of-pocket costs, such as travel to medical appointments or assistive devices
- Pain and suffering, which includes physical pain, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life
- Scarring, disfigurement, or disability, if the injury leaves permanent changes or limitations
Our law firm can calculate the full value of your losses, gather supporting documentation, and fight for a settlement or verdict that truly reflects what the casino accident has cost you.
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Hotel room accidents
If hotel management is negligent, visitors can be injured in their own rooms. Management has a responsibility to ensure there are no hazards in their rooms. Furniture should be stable. Carpeting should not be loose. Floors should be even. Water temperatures should not be too hot. The room should be free of bedbugs. If management was aware of problems but did nothing to correct them, they could be held liable for any injuries that occurred as a result.
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Chair injuries
Las Vegas is famous for its many gaming, entertainment and dining options. There are countless chairs at gaming tables, restaurants, stadiums and arenas that see heavy use. Hotels and casinos must maintain these chairs and replace them when they are no longer safe. Failure to do so can result in a chair collapsing and a person falling to the floor. Injuries typically seen in these types of accidents include injuries to the back, neck, head, hips and hands.
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Food poisoning
Hotels and casinos in Las Vegas are famous for their restaurants and buffets. But they are responsible for ensuring that proper food preparation and storage procedures are always followed. Failure to meet this responsibility can result in contamination with bacteria that can make people very ill. Two of the more serious types of food poisoning are salmonella and E. coli. Food poisoning can require hospitalization and in some cases can be fatal.
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Elevator or escalator accident
Las Vegas has many tall buildings, each with elevators and often escalators to transport people between floors. When these devices work properly, we don't think twice about them. But when elevators and escalators malfunction and stop suddenly, people on them can be thrown to the ground and suffer serious injuries. Hotel and casino owners, manufacturers and maintenance companies are all responsible for ensuring that elevators and escalators operate safely.
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Ground transportation accident
Hotels and casinos in Las Vegas often provide ground transportation for guests. There are shuttles, buses and even limousines available to bring people to different locations in the city. But when any of these vehicles get into an accident, passengers can be seriously injured. More severe injuries can include traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries. The negligence of hotels and casinos, drivers and even manufacturers may have been responsible for the crash.
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