Q: Can I sue a hotel for a small injury?
I stayed at the Embassy suites and used the hot tub while there. Two days later I noticed I have red sores on my body. I went to see a dermatologist and was told i have an infection named Hot tub folliculitis. Which develops from a dirty hot tub. I was given antibiotics and cream. even though its not a serious injury I feel as though I should be compensated for my pain.
A:
I would agree with you in theory. You probably should consider making a complaint with the specific hotel management. There may be some back-and-forth, but eventually an insurance company will become involved. Don't expect much: "pain and suffering" isn't the thing many people think it is. Your compensation is more likely to look like medical reimbursement, and perhaps a little bit for your time and inconvenience.
But it would not hurt to talk with an attorney. It's possible some administrative regulation was violated, which could cause an award of attorney fees, which could serve as incentive for an attorney to take on your case. Otherwise, the potential judgment amount likely doesn't make much financial sense to an attorney to take on contingency, and certainly wouldn't make sense for you to hire an attorney hourly.
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