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Whether you’re taking a much-needed vacation, traveling for work, or weathering a change in your housing situation, hotels are supposed to provide a safe refuge where you can rest and unwind.
Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Staying at a hotel can sometimes be dangerous for guests. Even employees have been injured by criminal violence at hotels. If you have been impacted by hotel violence, you may be entitled to financial compensation through a negligent security claim.
What is negligent security at a hotel? Hotel operators are responsible for taking reasonable safety measures to keep guests and workers safe. If they were negligent in doing so, they may be held liable for your injuries.
Matt Stoddard is well-known as a seasoned premises liability and negligent security attorney. He has specific experience successfully resolving cases involving injuries due to inadequate security on hotel property.
His knowledge, hands-on approach, and attention to detail set him and his firm apart. When you engage The Stoddard Firm, we will leverage the following when representing you:
We provide free consultations so you can get to know us and share your difficult experience in a low-pressure environment.
You have a lot on your plate. In addition to recovering from your physical injuries, you are also beginning to manage the emotional impact the hotel attack had on you. But in order to pursue compensation, a lot needs to be done.
Our seasoned attorneys will handle the work of filing your injury claim from start to finish by:
Our team has the experience, knowledge, and time to build a strong claim designed to maximize your settlement.
Under premises liability law, hotels and other businesses have a duty to keep visitors from being injured. To file a suit against a property that you believe failed in their duty, you will need to show that:
While there is no universal set of requirements for hotel security, there are some measures that lodging establishments should take to protect their guests from likely and foreseeable threats. What specific measures an individual hotel takes can depend on its layout, size, location, and other factors.
Security measures could include:
Guests may not know how many robberies, break-ins, and assaults have happened at a hotel in the past year, but the manager does. If the manager allows those incidents to continue without taking reasonable measures to prevent them, they may be held liable for putting guests in harm’s way.
Determining liability for crimes on hotel property can be a long and complex process. A skilled Atlanta negligent security attorney can help you navigate it more effectively and increase your chances of a beneficial outcome in holding the establishment accountable. This is not a process you want to undertake on your own.
If you’re wondering whether something that’s happened to you qualifies as a case of negligent hotel security, call 470-467-2200 to schedule a free consultation. The team at The Stoddard Firm has a reputation for successfully handling negligent security cases – let us help you too.
A dedicated, ethical advocate who spent years defending major corporations in serious injury and wrongful death cases before switching sides to fight for families who have lost someone. Known for high-profile wrongful death trials featured on Courtroom View Network, he is also a sought-after legal educator, teaching at seminars for top bar associations. Trusted by clients and media alike, he works tirelessly to pursue accountability and deliver results for families facing catastrophic loss.
Member of the Atlanta Bar Association, the Georgia Bar Association, and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Licensed in Georgia since: 2008
Education: University of Georgia School of Law
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Our clients in negligent hotel security cases typically have many questions. Below we answer some that we frequently receive.
While the person who attacked you certainly bears the utmost responsibility, the truth is that hotels are legally responsible for the safety of their guests. Our hotel injury lawyer can review your situation and let you know if you have a viable case against the establishment.
Other than calling the police to report the crime, do not speak with the manager, or anyone, regarding your experience. Refer all communication to our hotel negligent security attorney. We know how to communicate in a way that protects your future.
Damage awards vary greatly from case to case. In Georgia, you can be awarded economic damages (like medical expenses and lost wages) and noneconomic damages (for emotional distress and pain and suffering) and, in certain instances, punitive damages.
We work on contingency, which means we will not charge you upfront. Rather, we receive a percentage of the final settlement or verdict that we get for you. We take on strong cases that we expect to win. But if for some reason we do not win, you do not owe us legal fees.
We hope the answers we provided here help to clarify some of your most pressing questions. We can address concerns specific to your case when we speak with you.
If you or a loved one has been injured due to someone else’s negligence, we’re here to help. Fill out the form below, and one of our experienced Atlanta personal injury attorneys will contact you shortly to discuss your case. Call us 678-RESULTS.
Your information will remain confidential and used solely to contact you about your case.
I can’t express enough how good attorneys Keith Evra and Matthew stoddard are as well as the rest of the firm. They took care of me and my family and did everything they could for us and were professional and amazing at what they do. You can count on them to genuinely make you feel like they care about you and will do everything they can for you. If I could give 500 stars I would. If you are debating to choose them for your representation look no further becuase you won’t find a better firm. They are the best.
I was very proud of my lawyer Keith evra n his professional in my time of pain dealing with my son’s death. I would recommend Keith to anyone who needs legal services
By far a great group to handle such a tremendous and difficult time in our lives, not only do they communicate and explain in detail, but they really care to make this process as easy as possible. I would highly recommend this firm for any of your needs because they really do go above and beyond with blood sweat and tears for their clients
One thing I can truly say about the Stoddard Firm is that they take great initiative in helping their clients. My case and situation took a lot out of me. Mentally, emotionally and even physically. But the Stoddard firm did an amazing job with my case. Shauna and Janine did absolutely amazing with helping me with coping skills and they have great communication. They helped me understand that the process of my case would take some time but that they would do everything in their power to help me differentiate the odds that were against me. Yes the process was time given, but patience is key and at the end everything was successful and I am grateful for them.
Matthew Stoddard and his team of lawyers, including Belle- Anne and the staff, were very professional and caring from the beginning to the end. They were very knowledgeable, always available to answer any questions, and made sure I was always updated. I’m very grateful and highly recommend them.
I contacted the Stoddard Firm and told them about the accident and explained our family’s situation in detail. They took on the case and did a FANTASTIC job. They were very mindful that this was a very heartbreaking situation for all of us. They made certain our entire family was well informed of everything going on throughout the entire process. They were always very polite, very responsive and never got frustrated whenever a situation arose where we didn’t understand something. They were always very patient and explained any questions or concerns we had at all times. I would highly recommend them to anyone who has experienced the unfortunate need to hire an attorney for this type of situation.
When you need a law firm to fight for you, I mean fight for you!! The Stoddard Firm is the answer. My case was a uphill battle. The Stoddard Firm went to war with other side and made it happen. I am ensure that anyone that’s in need of a excellent legal team. Dont waste your time with firms that sell dreams, this firm makes it happen. Thank you Stoddard Firm.
They are client focused and make sure that you are in the loop every step of the way. We worked directly with Matt Stoddard, Keith Evra, & Shauna Thomas and they were accommodating, understanding, and wonderful. They treat their clients with respect and care and genuinely have your best interest at heart. We weren’t treated as just clients, we were treated as family. Their knowledge and experience with law shows and they know exactly what they are doing. This is a top of the line law firm and you will be extremely satisfied when you choose them for your case.
The Stoddard firm did a extraordinary job on my case. Their whole team is very professional, and will go over and beyond to achieve the greatest results so that the customer is satisfied. Thank you again for making me a priority.
Our experience with The Stoddard Firm was great. Everyone helped us navigate through a stressful situation. Professional and compassionate – the firm worked with and for us. Would recommend them to anyone.
The Stoddard firm done an excellent with my son case. They had great open communication and treated you like family. The whole staff was just on point and had great customer service. I want to thank everyone at the Stoddard firm
The Stoddard Firm has been an excellent firm to work with. Everyone there was very professional. I truly appreciate everything that they did to walk me through the process. I know they worked very hard to bring my lawsuit to a favorable conclusion. I especially appreciate Matthew, Janine and Shauna and the dedication to my case.
All the folks at the Stoddard firm were responsive, polite, professional and caring. They handled our case with determination. They handled our family with high regard and respect.
I work with a lot of law firms across the country, and I can say The Stoddard Firm truly cares about all their clients and are invested in seeking justice for them. Their staff is always delightful, and super organized! Class act firm from top to bottom!
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was revised and approved by Attorney Matthew B. Stoddard, who has more than 16 years of legal experience as a personal injury attorney.
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