People from all over the world love visiting and staying on the island of Puerto Rico. We have a wide range of hotels and amenities to offer, from five-star hotels to intimate guest houses. But even as enjoyable as these establishments are, an enjoyable visit can quickly take a bad turn if you are injured because the necessary precautions were not taken to ensure the safety of patrons.
It is the responsibility of the owner of the guest house or hotel to adequately maintain pool and beach areas and their surroundings, including keeping the landscape safe and free from hazards from tree and plant fruit waste, keeping sidewalks, docks, and surfaces well maintained and cleared of debris, and ensuring that any potential hazards are clearly blocked off or that guests are given adequate warning about the danger. Unfortunately, not all establishments do what they need to do to keep their patrons safe.
Common Hotel Pool and Beach Dangers
One of the first things you probably want to do after arriving at your destination is enjoy the beach or play in the pool. But these two activities often result in some of the most common guest injuries. Typically, they occur because of poor maintenance, inadequate safety guidelines, and understaffing.
Some common issues that may lead to guest injuries include:
- Broken or missing pool ladders
- Improper lighting
- Inadequate pool or beach maintenance
- Lack of adequate safety equipment
- Lack of lifeguard or warn of the absence of a lifeguard at the pool or beach
- Mislabeled pool depths
- Overcrowding
- Poorly maintained docks
- Slippery surfaces
Injuries are the number one reason tourists seek medical help while traveling, but many are unsure of how to handle their injury claim in unfamiliar places. You don’t know which hotels and guest homes may put profits before your safety, but we do. For more than 20 years, our attorneys have been protecting the rights of islanders and tourists when they are injured by the negligence of others, and we will do the same for you.
Were You Injured in a Pool or Beach Accident?
One of the scariest things about being injured while on the island is that you are unfamiliar with your surroundings and probably don’t know where you can turn for help. If you sustain an injury in any of the municipalities on the island, know that you have an experienced attorney on your side. We know local businesses and which ones put their bottom line before the safety of their guests.
If you were injured at a hotel beach or swimming pool, you have rights, and we protect those rights. We have the skills and experience necessary to ensure you get the maximum compensation for your injuries and losses available by law. Contact us today to learn more about our firm and how we can help you get the redress you need and deserve.
