With half a century behind the brand, DoubleTree hotels are one of the most prominent establishments in the hospitality industry, with many under the supervision of Hilton Worldwide.
Unfortunately, beautiful interiors, high-quality furniture, excellent service, and immaculate facilities do not necessarily mean that DoubleTree hotels are immune to bed bugs infestations. A simple bed bug infestation can easily hurt the superb reputation of DoubleTree hotels.
As a guest, you should know that bed bugs may reside in any hotel, no matter how many stars the hotel holds. Therefore, with every visit to a DoubleTree hotel, you should be aware of the risk of bed bugs.
Let’s see what you can do if you decide to stay in a DoubleTree hotel, what steps you can take to prevent getting injured, and how Bed Bug Injury Law may be able to help in the event you are injured by bed bugs.
Check for Bed Bugs in a DoubleTree Hotel Room
An initial check for bed bugs in your DoubleTree hotel room is a must. As we have stated, bed bugs are a risk in many hotels. Being proactive is significantly better than being reactive.
You have the right to file a claim and attempt to recover your injury damages however, taking the time to inspect for bed bugs can potentially save you from the stress of dealing with the consequences of bed bugs. Bed bugs can cause serious and severe injuries. Some of the conditions related to bed bug bites include fever, insomnia, itchy skin, skin patches, and other skin issues or irritations.
Before you unpack your bags and settle in, you must inspect your room for a bed bug infestation. Fortunately, bed bugs are not invisible, and you will be able to spot them or signs of an infestation easily once you know where to look and what to look for.
The locations you must double-check for bed bugs include bed sheets, mattress seams, beneath the mattress, and the bed structure. Don’t forget to check behind baseboards and headboards as well. You’re on the lookout for tiny insects that have mastered the art of hiding.
The good news is that they can be spotted in every stage of their life. Adult bed bugs, for instance, are half an inch long, and they can be seen with the naked eye. They have an oval shape and appear as tiny reddish-brown bugs.
They also leave droppings in areas they inhabit. Droppings appear as small brown spots often tinged with blood. Check all the locations we listed above for droppings as well for full-grown bed bugs.
Once you’re done with the bed, check other furniture as well, especially pieces guests tend to spend a lot of time in, such as comfy chairs and couches. If you happen to spot evidence of a bed bug infestation, you should immediately take out your phone and take a few photographs. Once you’re done taking photographs, contact the management staff and inform them about your findings.
Ask to book a room in an uninfected area of the DoubleTree hotel. If you find traces of a bed bug infestation in the new room, document it and consider moving to another hotel.
Things to Know Before Filing a Claim Against DoubleTree Hotel
Infestations of bed bugs in hotels don’t just happen. The hotel management staff has to be adequately trained to know how to prevent these infestations, spot them in early phases, and eradicate them. This is where your chances of making a viable claim against DoubleTree hotel may lie.
After you suffer from a bed bug infestation, you may be eligible to file a claim. To make sure you have a case, you will have to prove that the hotel is responsible for the infestation or failing to properly eradicate it.
There are a few ways to connect the dots between bed bug bites and hotel staff negligence. Bed bug bites can be a result of negligence if the hotel management staff knew about the infestation in the rooms but didn’t take any action to eliminate it. Another hint that you are dealing with negligence is the hotel management staff not knowing the last time the hotel was inspected for an infestation, or if such an action was taken at all.
Proving that staff and management’s negligence led to your injuries is just one part of making a viable claim. You will also need to possess physical evidence and appropriate documentation. This is why we emphasize that you should take photographs of the bed bug infestation in your room immediately. These photographs will be vital for making your claim.
Also, if you visit a doctor, lose wages, or take time off of work due to recovery, you will want to document it. Make sure to keep these documents as they will serve as evidence.
How the Bed Bug Lawyers Can Help Assess if You Have a Case
Before filing a claim, you have to make sure that you have a case against DoubleTree hotel regarding your bed bugs injuries. You will need someone experienced in this sort of matter to help ensure your case is viable, and assist with making a claim.
A bed bug attorney can review your photographs, documentation, and listen to your story to help you assess your case.
At Bed Bug Injury Law, we have a team of bed bug attorneys that have already helped hundreds of clients create a strong case, file a claim, and recover their bed bug infestation personal injury damages.
Claims filed as a result of injuries suffered from a bed bug infestation in hotels are common, but not all end up with clients recovering damages. If you have a bed bug lawyer by your side, this will help you take the right course of action.
Contact us today for a consultation. Our attorneys will review your case and determine if we may be able to help. Find out if you have a case today!