Did You Suffer an Injury on a Resort Excursion?

Did You Suffer an Injury on a Resort Excursion?

Seeking Compensation for a Resort Excursion Injury

In 2017, Florida set another tourism record, with more than 116 million visitors coming to the state over the course of the year. Many of those visitors choose to stay in resorts, with planned excursions from the resort making up important parts of their vacation. Unfortunately, negligence on the part of resort staff can cause serious problems for their guests. If you've been involved in an accident while on your relaxing resort vacation, it's important to carefully consider how you need to proceed.

Seek Medical Attention for a Resort Excursion Injury if Needed

If your injury was serious enough to warrant medical attention, it's important you head to the nearest hospital or urgent care clinic as soon as possible. In some cases, resorts may have facilities on hand to provide minor medical care. In other cases, you'll need to seek medical care on your own, and it may be advisable to seek care off-property for even minor injuries if you have concerns about the resort's commitment to safety. When you first visit a hospital or clinic, you or your insurance will likely be responsible for paying for your medical care. There are many types of injuries that can occur on your resort excursion, depending on the type of trip you're taking and the activities you're participating in. These can include:

• Scrapes and bruises
• Sprains and strains
• Bone breaks
• Head, neck, and back injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Organ damage

The type of injury sustained on your trip will have a great deal to do with the type of medical attention you need to receive. You should also pay careful attention to any injuries after you return from your excursion. Does pain get worse over the course of the day or refuse to go away with rest? If so, even if you chose not to seek medical care at the time of the incident, you may need to head to the hospital to have a doctor access your injuries.

What Were the Circumstances Surrounding Your Resort Excursion Accident?

A wide range of excursions is available at many resorts, all of them uniquely tailored to what the resort offers and the type of vacation you have in mind. Where were you headed on your excursion? What activities were you planning to participate in? When you think of excursion injuries, you're probably imagining injuries sustained in strenuous activities: jet skiing, boating, boating, hiking, scuba diving, and more. In some cases, however, you may sustain serious injuries in activities that had nothing to do with strenuous activity. Simply walking on the beach, for example, can lead to cuts from broken glass, strains and sprains from trying to walk on the sand, and more. Does the resort bear part of the liability for these injuries? There are several questions you should ask. Is information about any potential danger clearly posted? Before you embark on a resort excursion, you should have a good idea of what types of dangers you could be courting. Information should be clearly posted at the resort and available in any brochures or other handouts concerning the excursion. Did the resort take the necessary steps to maintain equipment associated with the excursion? This might, for example, include properly maintaining any vehicles used to transport guests or making sure that dive equipment is properly maintained. Were you properly trained for any activity you were taking on? You should have received proper instruction on the use of any equipment you needed for your excursion, from a jet ski to your hiking supplies. You should also have been trained on how to properly and safely perform any activities involved in the excursion and how to respond during an emergency situation. Did you follow safety instructions? Many injuries occur when guests choose to ignore simple safety regulations and other posted precautions. If the resort took the steps necessary to keep you safe, but you chose to ignore those requirements, you may make you be responsible for some of your injuries. It's important, therefore, to carefully follow any posted safety requirements associated with the trip. Did the resort do its due diligence with regards to outside locations? Some resorts may have partnerships with other properties so that their guests can include visits to those properties as parts of their vacations. In many cases, the resort may rely on those locations to keep its guests safe. Did the resort do its due diligence to ensure that the other property was doing what was necessary to provide a safe experience for their guests? This might include inspecting the property, ensuring that safety certificates are up to date, and other care on the part of the resort. Chances are, the resort had you sign a waiver related to the excursion before you were allowed to participate. This waiver, however, may release the resort from their responsibility to provide reasonable safety for their guests, especially if an unsafe condition is the result of gross negligence or reckless misconduct. If the resort failed to take proper steps to secure your safety, it may still be liable for some of your injuries.

Working With a Lawyer on Your Resort Excursion Injury Claim

If you've been injured on a resort excursion, it's important that you contact a lawyer as soon as possible to ensure that you don't miss out on the compensation you're due. As a result of your injuries, your settlement may include compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and other concerns associated with your injuries. Determining who is at fault and therefore responsible for paying that settlement, however, can be a long and complicated process. Most people need legal help to ensure that they're making their way through the process correctly. A lawyer can help you:

• Determine who is at fault for your injuries
• Work with insurance companies to ensure that you don't sign a settlement agreement that isn't in your best interests
• Seek the compensation you're due, whether it's from the resort staff or the staff present at the excursion location

If you were injured on a resort excursion, don't wait. Contact us today at (941) 210-7586 to schedule your free consultation or to learn more about how we may be able to help you seek the compensation you're due. Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA 8039 Cooper Creek Blvd suite 105 University Park, FL 34201-3007 (941) 210-7586 https://www.dolmanlaw.com/sarasota-personal-injury-lawyer/