California is extremely popular with tourists and, every year, thousands of tourists come pouring in to enjoy the beautiful weather and all other wonderful things that this beautiful state has to offer. With such an astounding amount of people, there are plenty of opportunities for the hospitality business. Since hotel and motel owners will be working around the clock to accommodate so many tourists, little time is left to pay attention to those tiny issues like bed bugs.
Unfortunately, bed bugs spread extremely fast and can cause a lot of disturbances including health issues. Since bed bugs are commonly a direct result of other people’s negligence, you can do something about this problem, if you encounter it.
If you have recently bought furniture or you believe that a hotel you’ve stayed in has bed bugs due to the negligence of shop and hotel owners, a California Bed Bug lawyer can be of great assistance. Bed Bug Lawyers can help you seek compensation when you’ve suffered damages due to a bed bug infestation.
How to Determine If You Have Bed Bugs
Oftentimes bed bugs lurk in beds (hence the name), but they can also be found behind picture frames, in sheets, covers, and furniture as well as behind baseboards. To win your bed bug case, you need to acquire evidence that these bugs appeared due to other people’s negligence. The best thing to do when you discover them is take photographs of them, and contact us, the Bakersfield California Bed Bug Lawyers, about the best course of action.
Types of Damages Caused by Bed Bugs
If you believe your bed bug infestation is the direct result of negligent store owners, landlords, or hotel staffers, you may have a case. Collect any evidence you can find. Take pictures of bed bugs and any waste you can find. This will help you seek damage compensation for your suffering.
If you do decide to take action and open a bed bug injury case, there are a few types of bed bug damages you can seek:
- Monetary
- Non-Monetary
- And in some cases, Punitive
Monetary damages include compensation for:
- Medical treatments
- Prescriptions
- Professional extermination
- Replacement of furniture
- Replacement of personal belongings
- Lost wages
Non-monetary damages include compensation for:
- Psychological suffering
- Embarrassment
- Social isolation
- Other similar symptoms
If you believe that you have a bed bugs problem caused by other people’s negligence, contact the Bakersfield, California Bed Bug Lawyer for a free consultation.