Recopilar la mayor cantidad de pruebas posible es fundamental, desde el momento en que se sospecha la presencia de chinches en la propiedad. Diversos tipos de pruebas pueden respaldar una reclamación por negligencia por parte de un arrendador, dueño de hotel, etc., pero, como regla general, estas son las pruebas que debe obtener:

• Imágenes/vídeos de chinches o evidencia física de chinches: Usa tu teléfono para tomar fotos o videos de cualquier indicio de una infestación de chinches. Esto incluye pequeñas manchas de sangre en la ropa de cama, excrementos oscuros, huevos de chinches y exoesqueletos de las chinches adultas. Para encontrar estas evidencias, revisa debajo del colchón, alrededor del marco de la cama, alrededor y debajo de los zócalos, dentro del equipaje, los cajones y entre los cojines del sofá. Asegúrate de registrar todas las áreas donde encuentres señales de chinches para determinar la extensión de la infestación.
• Fotografías de lesiones que sufrió por picaduras de chinches: most people only figure out that bed bugs are on the premises when they wake up to find a zigzag or cluster pattern of red bite marks on their skin. The marks are usually raised and itchy welts, often on the legs and arms. Some people are severely allergic to bed bug saliva, but even without such sensitivity, you can easily end up with infections and scars. This is due to the fact that the bite marks are extremely itchy, and people cannot resist scratching them. Proof of physical harm is the most important element in a bed bug lawsuit, so make sure to take photos or video of all the bite marks and other injuries you sustained.
• Reúna todos los registros médicos: in order to presentar una reclamación por daños personales, you need proof of the harm you suffered, which is why medical records are necessary. You should see a doctor as soon as possible to avoid long-term complications and to establish a clear link between your injuries and the infestation of bed bugs on the property
• Receipt of your hotel stay or apartment lease: chinches are unfortunately common in multi-unit settings like hotels and apartment / condo buildings. You must establish that the party you are suing owed you a duty of care, so make sure to have a copy of your hotel bill or rental lease, or something else that shows the relationship between you and the negligent party. We also recommend that you submit a written complaint to your landlord or hotel manager as proof that they were notified of the bed bugs and failed to refund you, hire an exterminator, etc.

Under the laws in California, bed bug claims fall under the category of premises liability. Thus, you have 2 years from when you are injured to file a lawsuit. For most people, this would be the date of finding bite marks and other injuries caused by bed bugs. However, there are circumstances that can shorten or lengthen the amount of time for a lawsuit, which you can learn about from one of our attorneys.

Asegúrese de presentar una reclamación por chinches de inmediato, ya que el plazo de prescripción puede vencer mucho más rápido de lo que cree. Si no emprende acciones legales antes del plazo de 2 años, perderá el derecho a demandar a la parte responsable.