The laws that protect tourists in Puerto Rico are stringent and place a high duty of responsibility on all commercial establishments that cater to the industry. From the hotels and guest houses where tourists stay to the stores where they shop to the beaches and other attractions they visit; commercial establishments must ensure their properties are safe.
Most Common Tourist Accidents
When you stay at a hotel, visit a commercial establishment, or charter a fishing or tour boat, you expect that if you follow the rules, you will be safe. And the law expects this also. So, if you suffer an injury because a business was negligent in their responsibilities, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation.
Some of the most common ways tourists sustain property loss or personal injury on the island involve:
- Charter Boat and Fishing Accidents
- Elevator and Escalator Accidents
- Accidents involving Fitness Centers and other Amenities
- Food Poisoning
- Inadequate Security
- Pool and Beach Accidents
- Hotel and Guest House Accidents
Many of these accidents happen because of negligence, but you will need evidence to prove your case successfully. That’s why we go the extra mile in tourist injury cases to advocate for our clients. We investigate the incident scene, interview witnesses, and work with accident reconstructionists and medical professionals that know how to value your injuries and losses accurately. Our goal is to help you determine liability and reach the best settlement possible or litigate the case to get the maximum compensation available by law.
Damages for Tourist Injuries and Losses
When you successfully prove a negligence case, you may be awarded financial compensation for the damages you sustain, including for:
- Medical expenses. If your injuries require that you have medical testing, treatment, and therapy, the negligent party may be responsible for the costs and expenses, even if you require an extended hospital stay, in-home care, or adaptive technologies to assist you. These damages may be awarded based on current costs and expected future costs.
- Lost Wages and Missed Work. Damages may include the wages and commissions you lost while recovering from your injury. If you will continue to miss work or are no longer able to do your job as a result of the injury, you may also be entitled to damages for loss of earning capacity.
- Physical pain and mental anguish. Damages are often awarded for the pain and suffering a victim may endure as a result of the injury.
- Wrongful death. If the injury you sustain leads to your death, your family may be entitled to seek wrongful death damages to recover the money you would have provided if you lived and for their loss of the guidance, love, attention, nurturing and support you gave.
- Funeral expenses. The families of those who suffer fatal injury may also be entitled to recover the costs of their loved one’s funeral.
When You’ve Been Hurt, We Can Help
For more than 20 years our attorneys have aggressively defended the rights of our clients and fought to ensure they receive the maximum compensation available for their losses and injuries. We have the skill, experience, and determination to successfully handle all types of personal injury cases, including those involving tourists from the mainland and from other countries. If you or your family member has suffered injury or loss due to the negligence of someone else, contact us today to learn if you are entitled to significant compensation.
