Injured at a Connecticut Hotel

By John F. Buckley, Jr.

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Premises Liability

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Last Modified on Apr 30, 2026

From dangerous walkways to negligent hotel security in Connecticut, hotels can present any number of safety hazards to guests, visitors, and hotel employees. If you were injured at a Connecticut hotel because the facility does not meet its duty to provide safe premises, Buckley Wynne & Parese can hold it liable for injuries under Connecticut premises liability law.

Visitors could be staying at hotels located in busy downtown areas, such as New Haven near Yale University campus. Other popular hotels are located near Interstate 95 or along the New London waterfront. Regardless of the hotel’s location, if unsafe conditions are allowed to exist, hotel guests and visitors are at risk of being injured.

Common Causes of Hotel Injuries

Slips and falls are some of the most common causes of hotel guest injuries. Some causes of slip and fall accidents include liquid spills, uneven carpeting, or poorly maintained flooring. Some ways that individuals can be hurt at hotels include:

• Elevator injuries
• Falling objects
• Inadequate lighting in parking areas or hallways
• Assaults

Individuals hurt in slip and fall accidents can suffer: 

• Fractures
• Head injuries
• Spinal cord damage
• Internal injuries

Some victims also suffer from long-term injuries, like chronic pain. The severity of the injuries often depends on how long the hazard was present and if the hotel had an opportunity to fix the problem.

Connecticut Premises Liability Laws

If you or a loved one was injured at a hotel in Connecticut, you could file a claim against the owner or operator. To prove liability, it must be shown that:

1. The hotel failed to keep the premises in a reasonably safe condition.
2. This failure was a substantial factor in causing your injuries.

Evidence such as video footage, maintenance records, past incident reports, and witness testimony can be used to prove how the accident occurred. An attorney can consider the above factors, along with the facts of your case, to determine if you have a valid personal injury claim.

Falls are one of the most common types of injuries. Every year, more than 14 million Americans, or one in four people aged 65 and over, report having fallen. Although not all falls cause injuries, around 37% of fall victims reported an injury that necessitated medical attention or limited their daily activities for at least one day, translating to an approximate nine million injuries caused by falls.

Hire a Premises Liability Lawyer

Being injured at a hotel could cause financial stress on top of the recovery from your injuries. For this reason, you should hire a premises liability lawyer right away. An attorney can preserve evidence, identify all potentially liable parties, and calculate the full scope of your damages in Connecticut.

The hotel’s owners and their insurance companies will likely work to evade liability. Don’t risk your right to fair compensation by representing yourself. Allow us to handle your claim while you focus on recovering from your injuries.

About Buckley Wynne & Parese

Buckley Wynne & Parese has served injured victims throughout Connecticut since 1881. We focus solely on personal injury and wrongful death cases. Each case is handled by an attorney in our firm, which allows us to provide you with the same attention and experience from start to finish.

We have litigated cases in every courthouse in Connecticut, including complex litigation in the New Haven Superior Court. If you were injured at a hotel, contact Buckley Wynne & Parese today. A Connecticut premises liability attorney from our team can help you.