Injured at Studio 6 Motel Accident Attorney

Many travelers are in need of cheap, basic accommodations for the night, and places like Studio 6 fit the bill with their low rates and hundreds of locations throughout the U.S. The chain of motels also operates as Motel 6, but it’s clear that just about everyone recognizes the brand from the company’s tagline, “We’ll leave the light on for you.”

Based on the commercials, you expect that Studio 6 provides clean and safe rooms for the weary traveler. Certainly, that’s what you are entitled to as a paying guest, but unfortunately, budget motels tend to have a bad reputation. Many of these hotels are dirty and furnished with items that look like they’re about to fall apart. Plumbing and electrical issues are ignored for months or years at a time. And you are likely to come across security violations that put people at risk of being assaulted on the premises.

Due to negligence by a motel owner, there are many injuries that you can end up with as a guest at Motel 6. If the business failed in its duty to provide you with a safe environment, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit for monetary compensation. Contact the offices of Kenmore Law Group if you were involved in any of these accidents at a Studio 6 motel:

• Injured from a slip and all or trip and fall
• Bites and property damage from bed bugs
• Ceiling or roof collapse accident
• Hit by falling objects (falling branches, light fixtures, ceiling fans, picture frames, signs, etc.)
• Hotel pool drowning
• Dog bite or animal attack incidents
• Electrocutions
• Bodily harm and loss of property from hotel fire
• Carbon monoxide poisoning
• Assault and battery
• Sexual assault
• Accident in motel parking lot

Who is Liable for an Accident at Motel 6?

Accidents that happen at motels due to a failure to maintain the premises is normally blamed on the owner, which may an individual or a company, like Studio 6. California’s law of premises liability requires property owners to make repairs, maintain equipment, and perform many other tasks that are meant to prevent injury to others. So, if you slipped on something and fell down or got hit with debris from a ceiling collapse, there’s a good chance that you are eligible for a lawsuit against the motel.

You can also file a lawsuit based on insufficient security, which is a serious issue at hotels, motels, and resorts. Lack of security can result in thieves breaking into the room, mugging people in parking lots, and committing sexual assault. Sadly, a lot of budget motels have cameras on the property, but they have been broken for a long time. Employees not properly trained on how to respond to complaints of strange or disruptive people on the premises, and when they should contact the police. Even things like checking doors and locks and making simple repairs can save someone’s life or keep them from being attacked.

As you can see, there are many factors to consider when it comes to a lawsuit for injuries caused by an accident at Motel 6. For a detailed discussion of your rights and legal options, reach out to a motel negligence injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Suing for Dog Bites and Other Injuries Caused by Pets

The standard in California when it comes to pet injuries is to hold the dog owner responsible, even if the dog has no prior incidents of hurting someone. Owners are also liable for accidents where the animal caused harm because they were overexcited, meaning there were so signs of aggression. This is common with big dogs that jump on people and knock them, leave cuts and scratch marks, or cause bodily harm in some other way.

So, it would appear that suing the dog owner is the natural course of action if you were bitten by someone’s dog at a Motel 6 or Studio 6 motel. This is generally true, but there are cases where the business that allowed the dog can be sued, in place of or along with the pet owner. For instance, you may have a situation where the owner locks the dog in the room, but the lock inside the room is not working properly. Thus, the animal is able to scratch at the doorknob until the door unlocks and run into the parking lot, where it bites someone. Here, you can argue that had it not been for the motel’s failure to fix or replace the lock, the accident would not have happened.

Ultimately, who you are allowed to sue for injuries caused by someone else’s dog at a Studio 6 motel requires a thorough examination of the incident by a California dog bite attorney.

Damages from a Motel 6 Accident Lawsuit

If lack of security or another dangerous condition at the hotel is the reason you were injured, you can file a claim to recover your monetary losses, like the cost of hospital visits. Depending on how the injuries affect your life, you may be eligible for non-economic damages as well, which provide compensation for your physical and emotional suffering. Compensation from a Motel 6 injury claim may include:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Loss of earning potential
• Property damage
• Emotional distress
• Pain and suffering
• Punitive damages
• Cost of hiring an attorney

As you can see, your medical bills are not the only expenses you can seek from a negligent business owner. Whether you have a case of assault and battery or need help with a slip and fall lawsuit, legal advice is the key to receiving the highest possible settlement.

Statute of Limitations to Sue a Motel for an Accident

Accident claims based on negligence by a motel owner or employee must be filed no later than 2 years from when you were injured. In some instances, an injury from an accident may not be diagnosed until a later date, so the 2-year period does not always begin on the accident date. However, most injuries from an accident or assault are diagnosed right away, so the date of the accident is the starting point that we generally use to determine how long you have for a lawsuit against Studio 6.

However, there is one notable exception to the deadline, which has to do with lawsuits for sexual assault. Those who were sexually assaulted at Motel 6 have 10 years to file a liability claim if they were adults at the time, while minors have until the age of 40 if they wish to sue the motel.

Figuring how the SOL for a lawsuit can be challenging, as there are various circumstances that can increase or decrease the length of time you have for a legal case. Don’t worry, since our legal team is here to guide you every step of the way.

Pay $0 to Hire a Motel Accident Injury Lawyer

That’s right, here at Kenmore Law Group, you pay $0 out of pocket to hire a lawyer who can help you sue Studio 6. We have a Zero Fee Guarantee policy where all cases are accepted on a contingency basis. That means we agree to waive all our fees until the recovery of your settlement. Even more important, we promise that you won’t receive any bills from us if we fail to bring you compensation from a successful lawsuit.

To take advantage of this offer and talk to a Studio 6 accident attorney, give us a call and schedule a free case review.