Hotel & Lodging Accidents Lawyers in Puerto Rico

The owner or operator of the property can be liable when a hotel, resort, or short-term rental failed to keep guests safe — wet pool decks without warnings, broken stairs or railings, faulty locks, poor lighting, or unsafe balconies. Proving that the property knew or should have known about the hazard is central to these claims, so an attorney should act quickly to preserve records, inspection logs, and incident reports.

Get medical attention first and keep every record. Report the incident in writing to the hotel, resort, or host (a written report creates the paper trail), photograph the hazard before it is fixed, collect the names of witnesses and staff, and note the room number or property address. Do not give recorded statements to any insurer before speaking with an attorney.

Puerto Rico generally allows one year from the date of the injury to file a tort claim, including claims against hotels, resorts, and vacation rental owners. Claims involving a rental platform or out-of-state owner can raise additional notice and jurisdiction questions, so it is worth confirming the deadline with an attorney as soon as possible after the incident.