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BED BUG QUESTIONNAIRE
Please note: The Lapidus Law Firm does NOT accept bed bug claims in residential properties (houses, apartments, condos, etc). We focus primarily on bed bug claims in hotels and motels.
If you experience the latter, get photos, report the bed bug incident to management, and try to get to a medical doctor as soon as possible, so your bed bug bites can be well documented and so you can get the proper care you need.
When you’re staying in a hotel, you have some expectations in mind. Even if your hotel of choice isn’t top of the line, you reasonably hope for a clean space, free of bugs, insects, and other vermin, right? So, what do you do when that doesn’t happen? First, know that you aren’t alone. The same thing happened to one of our clients recently, and they called the Bed Bug Lawyers at The Lapidus Law Firm for help.
When you think of bed bugs, a dirty mattress comes to mind, right? Sure, that’s where you might find a few hiding, but they are also lurking in places you’d least expect, like fancy hotel rooms, apartment buildings, and perhaps even at your job. If you have experienced the pain and discomfort of bed bug bites, you’ll need to get a qualified bed bug attorney in Washington, DC or a bed bug attorney in Maryland to help with your case.
When you’re staying in a hotel, you have some expectations in mind. Even if your hotel of choice isn’t top of the line, you reasonably hope for a clean space, free of bugs, insects, and other vermin, right? So, what do you do when that doesn’t happen? First, know that you aren’t alone. The same thing happened to one of our clients recently, and they called the Bed Bug Lawyers at The Lapidus Law Firm for help.
The Bed Bug Story
They were staying at what one might describe as a “luxurious” hotel in Virginia. Their weekend stay, however, was cut short because the hotel failed to provide the guests with a room free of bed bugs. During each night of their stay, each member of the family was bitten by bed bugs all over their bodies.
They did exactly what they should have done: complained to the hotel manager and received follow-up care from a dermatologist. They also did one thing that made all the difference: they contacted The Lapidus Law Firm. We employed our 40+ years of personal injury law experience and worked tenaciously on this case. In the end, the family received a verdict that not only met but exceeded their expectations.
Have You Been Bitten By Bed Bugs in a Hotel?
Bed bugs lurk in places like upholstered furniture, behind headboards, and around mattresses and box springs. Bed bugs are easily transported between people., which is why they frequently make their way into your chosen place of stay.If you or a loved one experiences bed bug bites in a hotel or motel, follow these steps:
- Try to take videos and pictures of the bed bugs in the hotel room. This includes getting photos of the bugs on the mattresses.
- Write down the hotel room number where you stayed.
- Take photos of the bed bug bites on your body.
- Immediately notify the hotel management once you discover bed bugs have bitten you and write down the hotel manager’s name and contact information obtaining the manager’s card if possible.
- Document your conversation with the hotel manager – what you said to the manager and what the manager said to you. If you fill out a complaint form, make sure to take a copy for yourself.
- Do not continue to stay in your room where there are bed bugs.
- Take a picture of the hotel stationary and any signage indicating the hotel brand.
- Immediately seek treatment with a dermatologist.
- Call the Lapidus Law Firm.
What Does a Bed Bug Bite Look Like?
Bed bug bites are tricky because unlike other insect bites, the reactions don’t always show up immediately. Sometimes symptoms can take up to 10 days to show. Once the bite marks begin to present themselves, they often appear in a line, in a small group or a zig-zag pattern.
The bite itself appears as an either flat or raised bump that can become blistered and/or very itchy. In some cases, those with a weakened immune system are at risk of developing a secondary infection if their bed bug bites are not adequately cared for and kept clean.
Why Do I Need To Go To A Dermatologist?
The pictures you have will help support your case, but official documentation from a doctor is even better. A medical doctor’s diagnosis can make a big difference in whether you walk away with a win or a loss.
Now, it’s time to call a Bed Bug Lawyer in Washington, DC or a Bed Bug Lawyer in Maryland.
Bed Bug Lawyers in DC & Maryland
Did you know that bed bug bites fall into the category of a personal injury? Moreover, did you know most of the time, bed bug infestations could be avoided entirely if only management had taken the proper steps? Their lack of action constitutes negligence, and this is precisely the kinds of cases that are accepted – and won – at The Lapidus Law Firm located in Washington, DC.
We must note: past success is not a guarantee of future success with any bed bug lawsuit. Each result depends on the specific facts and medical treatment involved in every case.
If a bed bug bites you or a loved one in a hotel or motel, call your team of experienced Bed Bug Attorneys right here at The Lapidus Law Firm. Our attorneys are committed to your case and determine if we believe a fair and reasonable settlement is a possibility. If we take your case, we will walk you through each step of the legal process so you are informed throughout the duration of your case. Call us today to get started at (202) 785-5111. And remember, we will fight to make it right.