Ascend Collection Hotels Accident Injury Lawyer

Ascend Collection Hotels are a hotel chain owned by Choice Hotels. These are upscale lodgings that are unique to the area where they are located. Working off the “local flavor,” each Ascend hotel is made to accommodate the interests, history, and culture of the community. That’s why some of these places look like ski lodges, while others are replicas of Victorian style bed and breakfasts. No matter which Ascend hotel you choose, you have the right to expect that the hotel is clean, safe, and run by professional staff members.

Sadly, some hotel guests end up with more than they bargained for, like an accident that results in devastating injuries. Along with bodily harm, their car, electronics, clothing, and other property may be damaged from incidents like fires, car crashes, and bed bug infestations. People can also be injured from a physical assault, either from a criminal on the property or an overzealous security guard.

Perhaps you or someone in your family sustained injuries from one of these incidents during your stay at Ascend Hotel:

• Slip and fall
• Trip and fall
• Assault and battery
• Hotel pool drowning incident
• Bitten by bed bugs
• Ceiling or roof collapse
• Injured by falling object
• Food poisoning
• Choking incident from foreign object in food
• Faulty electrical wiring accidents (fire, electric shocks, burns)
• Sexual assault
• Injury in hotel parking lot

Depending on the cause of your accident, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit against Choice Hotels, the owner and operator of Ascend Collection Hotels. We are ready to educate you on your rights and legal options, so contact us today for a free consultation

Can I Sue Ascend Hotel for being Injured on the Property?

The fact that you were injured on someone else’s property doesn’t necessarily give you the right to sue them. The deciding factor has to do with negligence, which means a failure to exercise reasonable care. At a hotel, for example, you have the right to be safe from hazards that are likely to cause an accident. That’s why regular inspections, cleaning, and maintenance are essential, as they can prevent injuries to guests and visitors.

As a general rule, here are the elements that must be proven in order to file an Ascend Hotel accident claim:

• You were injured from a condition or circumstance that clearly had the potential to cause harm and suffering.
• This was a condition that was known to hotel owners / staff, or it was a situation they should have been aware of.
• The hotel’s breach in its duty of care to you is the reason why you ended up with injuries and/or property damage.

Aside from accidents like trip and falls and electric shock, hotels also have a duty to protect their guests from criminal activity, like sexual assault. Assault and battery happens quite frequently at hotels, and most of these cases are a direct result of negligent security by the business owner or management company.

At the end of the day, there are many ways that guests at hotel can be injured. The key is to show that the hotel failed in its duty of care under the state’s premises liability laws. This is why victims are advised to speak with an Ascend hotel accident lawyer as soon as possible.

What can I Receive from a Lawsuit?

Those who qualify for a lawsuit against Choice Hotels can obtain economic and non-economic damages that have to do with the harm they suffered. Some of the compensation is meant to cover monetary losses, like cost of doctor’s visits and medications. Other payments have to do with the level of physical pain and emotional from being in an accident.

Your settlement award from an Ascend Hotel injury claim may consist of:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Loss of earning potential if the accident took away your ability to work
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Damage or loss of property
• Cost of hiring a lawyer
• Punitive damages

To verify which of these payments you can ask for in a lawsuit, don’t hesitate to give us a call. We can answer all your questions during a free case review and help you determine the best legal strategy if you are interested in suing for an accident at Ascend Hotel.

Deadline to File a Hotel Accident Claim

A personal injury lawsuit generally has a time limit of 2 years from the incident date. There are a few exceptions to the rule, but the general timeline is 24 months, whether you tripped and fell in the hotel or suffered injuries from excessive violence by a security guard.

If you more than 2 years from the date of the accident, it will be extremely difficult to convince the courts that you deserve additional time to file a claim. This will cause you to lose the right to any monetary damages, even if it’s abundantly clear that the hotel is responsible. By contacting our law firm, you can be sure that a lawsuit against Ascend Collection Hotels is filed within the statute of limitations

Time Limit to File a Claim for Sexual Assault

While lawsuits based on negligence by a property owner have a deadline of 2 years, there is an exception for those who are sexually assaulted. If you were 18 years or older when you were sexually abused at Ascend Hotel, you have 10 years to seek damages by filing a claim with Choice Hotels. On the other hand, if you were an underage victim, you are allowed up to 22 years from your 18^th birthday to file a sexual assault lawsuit.

Keep in mind, however, that child sexual abuse victims are not always restricted to a specific age when it comes to the amount of time to sue for compensation. The California court system has a discovery rule, where victims are allowed to file a lawsuit within 5 years of discovering an injury caused by child sexual assault. This can be a physical injury or a mental health disorder that you did not connect to the trauma of being abused until you were past the age of 40.

In essence, you may still have the opportunity to file a lawsuit for child molestation, rape, sex trafficking, and other forms of child sex abuse that occurred at Ascend Hotel. For more information on the statute of limitations for a hotel sexual assault lawsuit, please contact our law firm.

Contact Kenmore Law Group

There are plenty of things that keep you up at night when you have been injured in an accident. As the victim of another party’s negligence, there is no need to add to your burdens by paying for an attorney who can sue for injuries at a hotel. Here at Kenmore, we provide all clients with a Zero Fee Guarantee, so there is nothing for you to pay when you sign up with us. The cost of legal representation is paid by the hotel as a part of your settlement check. This is our only form of payment, so you owe us absolutely nothing in the event we fail to win your lawsuit.

Our legal team is here to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so please contact our office and schedule a free case evaluation.