Ways That You Can Prove A Bed Bug Incident In A Hotel
Posted on: 8 August 2018
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Whether you're traveling for business or for pleasure, waking up in the morning to see signs of bed bug bites in your hotel bed is an uncomfortable and disconcerting feeling. Not only do these bites hurt, but they also leave you feeling as though you've been staying in a dirty hotel — and that never feels good. You may be able to file a personal injury suit against the hotel as an effort to not only recuperate any medical expenses that you've paid to treat your bites, but also to address the mental suffering you've endured from this trauma. Given that the hotel's legal team may be quick to suggest that your bites didn't happen at the hotel, here are some ways that you can prove otherwise.
Take Photos And Videos
Snapping several photos of the scene will always strengthen a personal injury case, and this is true in the event of a bed bug situation. Take photos of your wounds, of the dried blood in the bed, and of any bed bugs that you find. Given that your smartphone is equipped with a video camera, shoot some video in which you show these elements, too. Pan around the room to reveal where you're staying and focus on something that identifies the hotel — such as the establishment's sign if it's visible from your window.
Keep The Bugs
If you're able to identify bed bugs in your hotel bed, gather them and place them in a receptacle. Doing so might feel off-putting to you, but these insects can serve as valuable evidence in your case. For example, when you pursue legal action, the hotel may quickly arrange to have the room thoroughly cleaned and any evidence of bed bugs removed, and then refute your claim. Having bed bugs in a small jar, envelope, or other container immediately adds merit to your case.
Seek Treatment Nearby
Another effective way to strengthen your bed bug can is to seek medical treatment for the bed bugs in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. If you're in such distress that you need to visit an urgent care center, try to do so at one that is close to the hotel. If you'd rather visit a pharmacy to get ointment or bandages, do so nearby. This will demonstrate that you had acute injuries from the bites and were around the hotel when this happened. A good personal injury attorney will use this evidence — your receipt from the pharmacy or a patient record from the urgent care center — to help build your case.
For more help, get in touch with professionals like Prediletto, Halpin, Scharnikow & Nelson, P.S.