Q: If my toddler was injured in a hotel by a table that fell on him could I have a case?
The table was inside of the room, it had wheels on it, no locking mechanism visible, my son was listed on my itinerary. He did have injuries, he received five stitches above his right eye due to this incident.
A:
It is certainly possible that you have a case based on the facts provided. However, an attorney will need additional facts in order to provide you with a comprehensive evaluation of the viability of recovering on such an action, such as the reason the table fell etc...
That being the case, I recommend you organize everything in your possession related to this matter, including any pictures and evidence you have, and consult with an attorney individually. Many of us offer free consultations, and will represent you and your son on a contingent basis if the case has merit, so it will not cost you anything out of pocket to obtain the opinion and guidance of an experienced professional.
Tim Akpinar agrees with this answer
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I hope your son is recovering well. An attorney would likely want to see additional details about the design and construction of the table and circumstances of the accident. Hotel attorneys could raise issue about level of supervision exercised. Consulting with an Illinois injury attorney could cover some of these issues in further detail.
Tim Akpinar
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