Hotels are frequently settings for sexual assault because they inherently facilitate anonymity, trespassing, and sex-related crimes.
- Our Hotel Sexual Assault Attorneys Can Help You Pursue Civil Compensation
- Hotel Sexual Assault FAQs
- Hotel Sexual Assault and Negligent Security
- Hotel Sexual Assault Prevention for Employees
- Filing a Lawsuit for Hotel Sexual Harassment and Assault
- Hiring an Attorney for Your Hotel Sexual Harassment and Assault Claim
Every hotel’s legal responsibility involves exercising due care when protecting its guests and employees from sexual misconduct. Failure to carry out this duty of care could result in liability for a sexual assault crime on the premises.
Sexual assault is defined as penetration or any other sexual misconduct without the other party’s consent.
Our Hotel Sexual Assault Attorneys Can Help You Pursue Civil Compensation
Sex abuse does not necessarily require physical contact. If you recently experienced assault at a hotel, contact the personal injury attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC.
We can put our legal experience advocating for victims of sexual assault to work on your behalf. Our lawyers will review your case, answer your legal questions, and help you take the first step toward a favorable case resolution. Call (888) 424-5757 today for a free, confidential consultation.
Hotel Sexual Assault FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions raised by people who have been sexually assaulted, abused, or raped in a hotel or motel. We appreciate the sensitive nature of these incidents and welcome you to contact our law firm for a free consultation with an experienced sexual abuse attorney for a free case consultation.
Hotel Sexual Assault and Negligent Security
Inappropriate sexual activity at a hotel is an indicator the establishment could have a serious issue with security. Under the premises liability laws of most states, property owners must exercise reasonable care regarding their premises’ security.
Hotels must take reasonable steps to protect their guests from foreseeable risks of harm—including crimes such as assault—which could include:
- Remain aware of previous criminal cases in the hotel and the surrounding neighborhood
- Hire sufficient security guards and install security cameras, parking lot lights, locked gates, and other measures to prevent crime
- Ensure the security and performance of all doors, windows, and locks on the premises
- Perform comprehensive employee background checks to identify past criminal activity
- Inspect the property for potential hazards such as broken locks
- Take steps to prevent or eliminate the frequency of prostitution in the hotel
- Check visitors who enter the premises for proper key cards or identification to ensure they are not trespassing
A hotel operator or owner could be liable for negligent security if it fails to prevent or address risks of sexual abuse. Evidence of negligent security could be enough to grant an injured hotel guest compensation for damages.
Hotel Sexual Assault Prevention for Employees
Paying guests are not the only persons at risk of sexual assault in the hotel setting. Hotel employees might also face sexual harassment and abuse by coworkers, supervisors, or guests staying at the hotel.
The facility is responsible for providing reasonable hotel security to prevent sexual assault on the property.
Preventive security measures might include:
- Training staff members about sexual violence in the workplace
- Implementing rules to prevent a maid or other worker from being alone in the same hotel room with a guest
- Installing panic buttons for maid service staff in guest rooms
- Training employees on how to recognize the signs of hotel rape, sexual violence, harassment, and assault
- Hotel management encourages employees to report cases of sexual misconduct without fear of retaliation
Workplace sexual assault or violent crime victims are often hotel employees. An experienced sexual assault lawyer could help you gather evidence, including surveillance footage or eyewitness testimonies.
The evidence could prove a sexual assault case against the perpetrator and your employer. You deserve legal recourse as the victim of workplace sexual misconduct in the hospitality industry.
Filing a Lawsuit for Hotel Sexual Harassment and Assault
Were you victimized by non-consensual sexual activity while working or staying at a hotel? If so, protect your rights by retaining experienced lawyers that can help you file a personal injury claim against the assailant as well as a negligent security action against the hotel.
Claims against all responsible defendants can lead to the maximum compensation for your damages, including:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Sexual misconduct therapy or counseling
- Lost income or employment opportunities
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress or mental anguish
- Lost quality or enjoyment of life
Victims will need to bring their claim in the proper court within the state’s statute of limitations to file a sexual abuse lawsuit. An attorney can gather any available evidence against the defendant.
Personal injury attorneys often hire negligent security experts to testify on the victim’s behalf. The lawyer will do the hard work by investigating and building a case while the victim focuses on their physical and emotional healing.
Hiring an Attorney for Your Hotel Sexual Harassment and Assault Claim
Filing a civil claim against the perpetrator who victimized you, the hotel owner or another party for hotel sexual assault can provide you and your family justice, closure, and peace of mind. It could also aid your future financial stability by granting you compensation for your damages.
Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC has the necessary experience handling these types of cases to bring a successful claim, and we are sensitive to the issues involved. Contact our law firm today at (888) 424-5757 (toll-free phone call) or through the contact form to schedule a free consultation.
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