Bed bug infestations have been on the rise across the state of California. Every year thousands of hotel room guests and apartment complex tenants experience unsanitary living conditions resulting in bed bug bites.

About Our Law Firm 

Our personal injury law firm represents victims of severe bed bug infestations and bed bug bites across the state of California including Sacramento, Stockton, Elk Grove, Fair Oaks, and Lake Tahoe. We have taken on negligent hotel owners and apartment complex managers for bed bug infestations  resulting from their negligent and intentional actions.

California Law bed Bug Prevention

California state law for hotel and apartment dwellings states, “In every apartment house or hotel, every part of every bed including mattresses, sheets, blankets, and bedding, shall be kept in a clean, dry sanitary condition, free from filth, urine or other fouls matters, and from infection of lice, bed bugs or other insects.”

Steps to Take If you have Experience Bed Bug Infestation Bites:

There are several important steps one should take if their hotel room or apartment unit has suffered a bed bug infestation.

• • Seek medical attention immediately – bed bug bites should be taken seriously secondary medical complications including bacterial infections and keloid scarring can be prevented if medical attention is provided as soon as possible
  • Document the bed bug infestation – take pictures of your injures, and pictures of the bed bugs in your hotel room or apartment unit. Such evidence can be helpful in any future litigation against defendants.
  • Keep a detailed list of person you spoke with regarding the infestation including hotel room managers, apartment building operators.
  • Contact an attorney regarding your claim. Immediate legal representation will protect your rights and prevent defendants from destroying evidence which can be helpful to your case.

Call (888) 649-7166 to speak with a legal representative about your situation now.

Filing a Bed Bug Infestation Lawsuit

Below is important legal information for individuals who have sustained injuries due to bed bug infestations

Proving Your Case in Court

A Negligence cause of action is based on the proving of several elements described below.

• 1. The property owner or operator had a duty to protect guests and or resident from bed bug infestation.
  2. The defendant failed to adequately inspect the premises for bed bugs and or failed to take necessary steps to exterminate the infestation
  3.  The plaintiff suffered injuries caused by the failure of the defendant take steps necessary to prevent bed bug infestations.

Victims Right to Recovery

Individuals who have sustained bed bug bites are entitled to full and just compensation for all their losses including:

• All medical and health related costs
• Cost of future medical expenses and rehabilitation care
• Pain and suffering including PTSD – Post traumatic Stress
• Lost wages and loss of future income
• Property damage including recovery for damaged furniture, and clothing

Punitive Damages

In some cases involving bed bug infestations victims may be able to recover punitive damages. Punitive damages are awarded when the at fault party (defendant) displays a reckless or wanton disregard for the life and health of hospital guests and tenants.

Call (888) 649-7166 to speak with a representative and schedule a free case review.

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