What security failures can contribute to travel sexual assault?
Many travel and lodging sexual assault cases hinge on the same kinds of preventable security failures that have enabled an employee, contractor, or outside individual to commit an assault.
Lawsuits have alleged that businesses:
- Gave an unauthorized person a key to a guest’s room
- Didn’t deactivate a lost or reported-stolen key, allowing the person who found it to re-enter a room later
- Failed to maintain working door locks, latches, or security cameras
- Hired employees without running adequate background checks
- Ignored prior complaints or red flags about an employee’s or passenger’s behavior
- Failed to adequately train or supervise staff on security protocols and guest safety
You don’t need to know exactly what went wrong to reach out. Our attorneys can investigate the circumstances of your assault and determine whether a security failure may have contributed to what happened. Contact us now for a free case review.
Can a hotel be held accountable for an assault by their employee?
Yes. If a hotel employee sexually assaults a guest, the hotel may be held responsible — particularly if they failed to properly screen that employee, ignored warning signs about their behavior, or gave them access to guest rooms without proper oversight.
How much does a travel or lodging sexual assault lawyer cost?
At Sokolove Law, there are no upfront costs or hourly fees to work with our travel or lodging sexual assault lawyers. We operate on a contingency-fee basis, which means we receive a percentage of the compensation recovered in your case.
If we don’t secure compensation on your behalf, you owe us nothing. Call (866) 418-2146 now to see if we may be able to fight for you.
How long do I have to file a lawsuit for sexual assault?
Laws called statutes of limitations determine how long a survivor has to file a sexual assault lawsuit. These deadlines vary by state and by the specific facts of each case.
Many states have extended these deadlines in recent years for sexual assault survivors, so it’s worth speaking with an attorney even if some time has passed since an assault.
