QUESTION
Do I need a personal liability lawyer for this situation
Asked on Sep 19th, 2014 on Insurance - Arizona
More details to this question:
My wife slipped, fell, and fractured her hip right after checking into a hotel. She had surgery the next day to repair the fracture with a metal rod, pins, and screws. Her lifestyle has undergone dramatic change. She is 78 years old, is not a drinker, and has been physically fit until this time. Given the nature of her fracture, the orthopedic surgeon claims she will likely require a total hip replacement in two-to-five years. Do I need to retain a personal injury lawyer for this situation?
1 ANSWER
I am sorry to hear about your wife's injury. A successful legal matter regarding this would depend on whether or not your wife's slip and fall was because of a harm or hazard caused by the hotel. Or if the hotel knew of the harm or hazard or should have known of it. For example, if your wife slipped because water had been on the floor for a significant period of time and was spilled by an employee of the hotel, then I'd recommend contacting a personal injury attorney. Or if she slipped because of some kind of defect in the floors, carpet or stairs, etc., I'd contact a personal injury attorney. HOwever, if your wife fell due to no fault at all of the hotel, she probably cannot recover. But to be sure, you may want to contact a local attorney in your area. You should be able to get a free consultation without a problem. Best of luck!
NOTE: This response is general in nature and should not be considered legal advice. No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this response.
Answered on Sep 22nd, 2014 at 1:07 PM