Budget Inn Bed Bug Infestation Attorney

The Budget Inn is one of many discount chains of travel lodgings in the U.S., and chances are, you’ve come across one of these hotels on your way from one destination to another. They are usually located on major highways and near airports, making them easily accessible, whether you are traveling for work or leisure.

As the name implies, affordability is the key to renting a room from Budget Inn, and as a result, you do not expect to find many of the comforts that are available at boutique hotels and resorts. Still, you have the right to expect that your room, as well as the rest of the property is clean, safe, and secure. For example, you should not be placed in a room that has an active bed bug infestation, which the hotel is aware of.

If you were bitten by bed bugs during your stay at a Budget Inn location, contact a Budget Inn bed bug infestation lawyer immediately. We can help you obtain compensation from a premises liability claim against the hotel for medical expenses, property damage, and other monetary losses. You may also have significant trauma from the incident that has caused you emotional distress. This is another factor that can impact your ability to sue the hotel owner, which you can learn about during a free case review.

What can Lead to a Bed Bug Infestation?

Many people assume that dirty, unsanitary conditions are the cause of bed bugs, similar to how a property can end up with a cockroach infestation. However, this is not true, as bed bugs are often transported from one place to another, particularly in places with old furniture, clothing, and other personal belongings. This is why you may find bed bugs in just about any crowded, public space, like buses, trains, and movie theaters.

If you find bed bugs at a hotel, chances are, they were brought in by another guest or furnishings that were taken out of storage. At hotels, bed bugs quickly spread from one room to another, and before you know it, many innocent guests are suffering due to bed bug bites and damage to their property. This is why it’s essential for hotel staff to keep an eye out for bed bugs and for owners to contact an exterminator immediately. They must also inform guests of a bed bug infestation and provide them with refunds upon request.

California’s Policies on Bed Bugs at Hotels

California is very progressive when it comes to protections for tenants and consumers that are affected by bed bugs on someone else’s property. For you as a guest at the Budget Inn, here are some of the most important takeaways from California’s bed bug laws:

• Hotels and motels cannot show properties or rent out rooms when there is a bed bug infestation on the premises.
• Owners of hotels must keep records of infestations on the property and make that information known to prospective guests. 
• After an inspection / extermination visit by pest control, landlords / hotel owners have 2 days to notify tenants of the results.
• Hotel owners cannot refuse to issue refunds or take away services / amenities from a guest that reported a bed bug infestation to the health department or any other entity.

Filing a Bed Bug Injury Claim against the Budget Inn

You may have grounds to sue the Budget Inn for bodily harm and loss of property that was caused by a bed bug infestation. To proceed with a lawsuit, you will need to prove:

• The hotel owner / operator knew that there were bed bugs on the premises
• Even though they were aware of the infestation, they did not take reasonable care to exterminate the bed bugs and protect their guests from harm.

These factors establish that the business was negligent in their duty of care, which is the foundation of a personal injury lawsuit. In some cases, it’s better to take a different approach and sue for another reason, like breach of contract. The bed bug bite lawyers of Kenmore can help you determine the right course of action, so please take a moment to contact us.

Bed Bug Lawsuit Settlement Values

Case values for a hotel bed bug infestation claim may be around $25,000 to $150,000 and above. The actual amount will vary from one case to another, so it would be impossible to come up with an average settlement value for each and every claimant.

To figure out how much you can ask for in a bed bug injury claim, we would have to examine your physical injuries, long-term complications to your health, and your level of pain and suffering, among other factors. This is why it’s important that you contact us right away and talk to a lawyer with experience in hotel bed bug injury cases.

Is There a Deadline to File a Bed Bug Lawsuit?

Yes, the statute of limitations in California for injuries caused by another party’s negligence is 2 years from the date of accident / injury. Any extensions must be granted by the court, but it’s very difficult to make a case for additional time if the statute of limitations has expired on your case. Please don’t delay in contacting a lawyer who can investigate the incident of bed bugs at a Budget Inn hotel and file a compensation claim on your behalf.

Zero Fee Guarantee

Our legal team has always operated under the Zero Fee Guarantee, which is a system where you as the client pay $0 in legal fees. Legal fees are one of the damages you can receive from a bed bug infestation claim, which is paid to us by the hotel at the same time as your settlement. In short, winning your case is the only way for us to receive payment, so if we don’t win your case, you owe us nothing for the cost representing you.

Call Kenmore Law Group today and ask to schedule a free case evaluation with a Budget Inn bed bug injury lawyer.