Budget Inn Bed Bug Injury Lawyer

In the vast majority of cases, bed bugs gain entry into a hotel from objects that are transported onto the property. Old clothes, suitcases, furniture, and other objects – particularly ones that have been in storage for a long time – may contain bed bugs that the person is unaware of. These pests will spread at rapid rates at places like hotels, where people are in and out of the property on a frequent basis.

The idea that bed bug infestations are caused by unsanitary conditions is a popular myth. But it’s worth nothing that signs of bed bugs are noticed right away when there is daily cleaning and regular inspections of the rooms and other areas at a hotel. Early intervention is the key to catching these critters and eradicating them before they cause harm to countless innocent guests.

The laws in California concerning bed bugs has evolved tremendously in the past few years, and hotel owners are under greater obligation to protect their guests from injury and property damage caused by bed bugs. Here are some things you should know about California’s bed bug laws: 

• Hotels are prohibited from showing or renting a property when they have knowledge of an active infestation.
• Hotels must have records of any bed bug infestations on their property, and make those records available to prospective renters.  
• If exterminators are called to inspect the premises for bed bugs, property owners and landlords must notify tenants of their findings within 2 days.
• It is illegal for property owner to penalize a guest that complains about or reports a bed bug infestation to the health department (refusing to give them a refund, denying services, etc.)

The laws in California requires that certain conditions are met before you can file a lawsuit against the Budget Inn for a bed bug infestation. To put it simply, you must establish:

• The owner of the property / business knew that there was a bed bug infestation on the premises.
• In spite of this knowledge, the owner or operators of the hotel failed to take actions to remedy the problem and keep the infestation from spreading.

If you can prove both these elements, you are off to a good start when it comes to a bed bug injury claim. However, there is much more that has to be accomplished before you can seek compensation from the hotel chain. This is where we can be of help, so don’t hesitate to call and talk to a Budget Inn bed bug infestation lawyer.

Settlements for bed bug injury claims can be just a few thousand dollars to $300,000 or more. There is no way to say for sure how much you can receive until we know more details about your situation. These include the injuries you sustained, your level of physical and emotional suffering, and the value of property damage.

Cases involving serious complications like anaphylaxis have the highest values. But emotional distress can also play a significant role in bed bug lawsuit case values. There are numerous credible studies on the psychological trauma caused by bed bug infestations. So, this is another factor that we must examine in order to determine a fair settlement amount if you were bitten by bed bugs at the Budget Inn.

Except in rare cases, the deadline to sue a hotel for a bed bug infestation is 2 years from the date of injury. Taking immediate action is essential, as you will lose the right to sue altogether if the statute of limitations expires on your case. A bed bug bite lawyer can explain the legal process to file a claim and make sure that the right paperwork is filed in a timely manner.

A bed bug infestation is traumatizing to your body and mind, which you should not have been subjected to as a paying guest at a hotel. Negligence by Budget Inn and other hotels must be accounted for, and this is the principle that drives us on a daily basis here at DTLA Law Group.

As an injury victim, you are charged $0 for the cost of legal services if you agree to hire us. The cost of representing you is billed to the party you are suing and included in the amount you receive at the end of your lawsuit. If you do not get paid from a Budget Inn accident claim, you owe us nothing, so there is never any risk to your finances.

If you’re ready to learn about the legal options that are available to you, contact our office 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.