Family vacations should be all about relaxation and enjoyment. Like any other trip, a weekend getaway to a resort with your loved ones should provide everybody with a fun time. However, what happens when your spouse gets into a slipping accident?
In this blog, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide into how you can best assist in the situation and which actions you can take to hold the resort accountable for your spouse’s injury.
Get medical assistance
Keep your spouse in a dry and stable position and seek immediate help. Since resorts always have lifeguards on duty, your spouse can receive medical care in a timely manner and be taken to a nearby healthcare facility if necessary.
Document the accident
While your spouse is receiving first aid treatment, look around the area for witnesses and ask for their contact details. You must also take video recordings of where the accident occurred and its surrounding vicinity. By being proactive, you can preserve evidence that you can later use for your spouse’s personal injury claim.
Notify the resort manager
It is important to remain at the scene until the manager or supervisor is informed of the accident. Once they arrive and meet with you, describe what happened in full detail. However, do not exaggerate any part of the story.
Additionally, if they request you or your spouse to sign a waiver, refuse to sign it.
Look for evidence
Aside from your spouse’s medical treatment records and witness statements, search the resort’s premises for additional proof of fault. For example, if the accident happened during the night and there was poor lighting in the area and/or tripping hazards, document them as evidence.
Your right to seek medical compensation
Going back home after your vacation and seeing your spouse with an injury can feel overwhelming. However, what happened was not your fault. By understanding your rights and planning your next course of action, you can help them file a claim and seek fair compensation for their accident.