Q: Will I win if I sue a hotel for getting bit by bed bugs? I have over 30 bites and they are getting worse & horrendous?!
I stayed at a hotel in Los Angeles and it was pricey, they refunded my money but I am now going to have scars. They look bad, I can't even wear shorts my legs private area back arms are all bitten up it looks horrible! We had went with two other couples and nothing happened to them but the room we stayed at (me and my boyfriend) we got attacked and the manager tried saying there was nothing spotted in the room and basically we somehow woke up with bites all over us is a lie? I'm so mad my body looks ugly I am stressing out and very sad!
A: You can sue for the bites in small claims court. Negligence and breach of contract may be your relevant causes of action. Damages may be minor, based on your facts here. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
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You definitely have a claim against the hotel. In order to be sure your rights are properly protected, you should seek out highly qualified personal injury lawyers. Particularly if you are experiencing scarring from the bites.
I would not recommend doing this alone in small claims court, especially due to the scarring. I believe your injuries are worth far more than you could ever recover in small claims court.
There are several well qualified personal injury lawyers in the Los Angeles area whom I would recommend. If you were to contact me directly I would be glad to give you some referrals.
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