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When Negligence Turns Hospitality into Harm

Hotels promise comfort, relaxation, and safety, not pain, confusion, and hospital bills. But when management ignores maintenance, safety, or security responsibilities, guests can suffer serious injuries that change their lives.

At Cogburn Davidson, our Henderson hotel injury lawyers fight for victims harmed by unsafe hotel conditions. We help guests and visitors recover compensation for injuries caused by negligence, from slip-and-falls to security failures.

Understanding Hotel Injury Claims

Every hotel in Henderson, from luxury resorts to family-run inns, owes guests a duty of care. That means keeping the property reasonably safe, warning about hazards, and providing adequate supervision and security. When a hotel fails to meet that duty, it can be held legally responsible for any resulting injuries.

Hotel injury cases fall under premises liability law, which protects visitors from dangerous conditions a business should have known about or fixed. Because hotels are busy, multi-use environments, there are countless ways guests can get hurt when staff don’t follow proper safety procedures.

Common Types of Hotel Injuries

Hotel accidents can happen anywhere on the property: in rooms, hallways, restaurants, elevators, or pools.

  • Some of the most common causes include:
  • Slippery or uneven floors causing slips or trips
  • Broken stairs, balconies, or railings
  • Faulty elevators or escalators
  • Poor lighting in hallways, stairwells, or parking lots
  • Inadequate security leading to assault or theft
  • Defective furniture or appliances
  • Swimming pool accidents and drownings
  • Food poisoning from hotel dining facilities
  • Bed bugs, mold, or unsanitary conditions

Even a simple fall can lead to severe injuries such as head trauma, fractures, spinal damage, or long-term disability.

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Why Hotel Injury Claims Are Complex

Hotels often belong to large corporate chains with layered ownership and multiple contractors. That means determining who is responsible for your injury can require in-depth investigation. Potentially liable parties may include:

  • The hotel’s ownership company
  • Property management firms
  • Maintenance or cleaning contractors
  • Security companies
  • Restaurant or pool operators

Each may carry separate insurance and legal teams working to avoid blame. At Cogburn Davidson, we sort through these relationships to make sure every negligent party is held accountable.

Proving Negligence

To win a hotel injury case, you must prove that the hotel failed to act reasonably under the circumstances. This typically involves showing:

  • The hotel owed you a duty of care as a lawful guest.
  • They breached that duty by failing to repair or warn of a dangerous condition.
  • That negligence directly caused your injury.
  • You suffered measurable damages such as medical costs or lost wages.

Our attorneys investigate thoroughly, securing maintenance logs, security footage, and employee records to uncover the truth behind your injury.

Injuries and Compensation

Hotel injuries can cause both physical pain and financial hardship. Victims may face mounting medical bills, missed work, and lasting emotional trauma. You may be entitled to compensation for:

  • Medical expenses and rehabilitation
  • Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Scarring or disfigurement
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Wrongful death damages for family members

We work with medical professionals and financial experts to calculate the true value of your case and pursue every dollar you deserve.

What To Do After a Hotel Injury

  1. If you are injured at a Henderson hotel, take the following steps to protect your rights:
  2. Report the incident to hotel management and request a written report.
  3. Document the scene with photos or videos of the hazard.
  4. Get witness information if others saw what happened.
  5. Seek medical treatment immediately and keep all records.
  6. Avoid discussing the incident with insurance adjusters before consulting a lawyer.
  7. Contact our Henderson hotel injury attorneys as soon as possible.

Time is critical; hotel surveillance video or maintenance records may be lost or erased within days. Acting quickly gives your attorney the best chance to preserve key evidence.

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How Cogburn Davidson Helps Victims

Our experienced trial lawyers handle every part of your claim so you can focus on healing. We:

  • Investigate every detail of the accident and identify all liable parties
  • Collect crucial evidence, including hotel policies and inspection records
  • Handle communications and negotiations with corporate insurers
  • Work with experts to prove negligence and damages
  • Prepare every case for trial to achieve maximum recovery

We are relentless in holding hotel owners and management accountable for unsafe conditions that put guests at risk.

Our Attorneys Lawyers Who Give a Damn

Our lawyers are leaders in Nevada's top legal organizations, non-profits, and PACs, working on laws to make your communities safer.

Jamie S. Cogburn

Partner

  • 1 of 19 certified personal injury attorneys in NV
  • Board Member of Nevada Justice Assn & Citizens for Justice PAC
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Hunter Davidson

Partner

  • Nevada Justice Association
  • Member – American Association for Justice
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Yolanda Carapia

Lawyer

  • Nevada Editorial Board & Character and Fitness Committee - Nevada State Bar
  • DEI & Club X Committee for Nevada Justice Association
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Kendelee Works

Lawyer

  • Secretary & Chair – Executive Council of the Nevada State Bar’s Young Lawyers Division
  • Active Member – Clark County Bar Association
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Nevada Law and Filing Deadlines

Under Nevada law, most personal injury lawsuits, including your hotel injury claim, must be filed within two years from the date of the accident. If you miss this deadline, you may lose the right to pursue compensation. Nevada also follows a modified comparative negligence rule, which allows recovery even if you were partially at fault, as long as your share of responsibility is less than 50 percent. However, your damages will be reduced by your percentage of fault. An attorney can ensure your claim is filed correctly and on time while protecting you from unfair blame.

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Speak With a Henderson Hotel Injury Lawyer

When a hotel’s carelessness turns your stay into a painful ordeal, you deserve justice. At Cogburn Davidson, we have the experience, resources, and compassion to take on powerful corporations and win results for injured guests. Call today for a free consultation. We’ll review your case, explain your rights, and fight for the compensation you deserve with no fees unless we win.

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