The mountainous city of Denver is the capital and most populous city in the state of Colorado. It is the 19th most populous city in the United Sates, and has been one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. (17.41% increase since the 2010 U.S. census).
Denver is home to a variety of tourism, containing many breweries and museums, and is known for its reputation as an active city for outdoor oriented people.
Because of its proximity to the mountains and generally sunny weather many residents spend weekends in nature, skiing in the winter and hiking, climbing, kayaking, and camping in the summer.
Fast growing cities with an increasing number of new residents and travelers can bring a variety of different problems, including bed bug infestations which can devastate and temporarily uproot people’s regular lives.
Bed Bug Bite Lawyers in Denver, Colorado
Bed bugs can be an extremely stressful and painful experience to suffer through. There are times when you’re exposed to these types of insects while you’re on vacation, or possibly when you move into an apartment.
If you were bitten, there are instances where you’re entitled compensation for both monetary and non-monetary damages. Let us help you find a lawyer who is experienced in Denver bed bug bite injury claims.
You shouldn’t be expected to carry the brunt of the cost for injuries related to hotel or landlord negligence. Every landlord, and hotel owner/operator are required by law to accommodate their guests and tenants with clean sanitary living spaces.
Where do Bed Bugs come from?
Bed bugs love to travel and latch on to your personal belongings and clothes. They’ll often hide in the following places:
- Suitcases
- Moving boxes
- Everyday footwear
- Near a food supply
These creatures are often found hiding behind cracks, crevices, and the creases of beds. They tend to be elusive travelers that only travel around in the dark, and like to prey on their victims during the latest hours of the night.
Other places they can hide that are less common are electrical switch plates, wallpaper, cars, picture frames, or other shelters.
Fast Facts about Bed Bugs
- They are small wingless creatures that feed on warm blooded animals
- They feed while their victims are sleep
- In some cases bites are seen immediately, but in other cases they can take up to two weeks to become easily visible
- Bed bugs have to feed consistently in order to reproduce, lay eggs, and survive.
How to Identify a bed Bug Infestation
If you wake up and are itchy in areas that you weren’t before, check your entire body for bites. Other identifiers include blood stains on your sheets or pillowcases. You may experience dark or rusty spots of bed bug dropping on sheets, pillow cases, mattresses, pajamas, or walls/baseboards.
Look for additional fecal spots, egg shells, or shedding skin in areas that bed bugs typically like to hide. There may be an offensive musty order in the room where you were victim to bed bug bites.
If you do see signs of an infestation you’ll want to find the nest for evidence. Check the area around your bed, inside books, radios, telephones, or the edge of the carpet. Check your closet because bed bugs like to attach themselves to clothing.
Can I file a Lawsuit for Bed Bug Bites in Denver, Colorado?
Absolutely – You can file a lawsuit for bed bug bites and receive compensation if you were bitten at any point. There needs to be a set of circumstances that prove you were victim though.
For example, if you were to live in an apartment and you brought bed bugs home after a visit to another location, you would not necessarily be able to take legal action. However, the original place you stayed at, say a hotel, you may be able to sue the hotel for your bed bug injuries.
Can I sue a hotel or landlord in Denver, Colorado for bed bugs?
As a guest/tenant the property owner has an obligation to maintain their properties to very high healthy and safety standards. In order for you to file a lawsuit, you need to be able to prove that the owner was negligent, but in order to do this you need to establish the following:
- The duty of care by the property owner was breached in some way
- The breach caused an incident
- The incident caused many physical injuries
- You were owed a duty of care by the owner
Get in touch with a Denver bed bug specialist
Get a free consultation with a lawyer who will gladly take on your lawsuit for you. We’ll negotiate a fair settlement from your landlord or hotel. Our people are extremely aggressive and will make sure you receive the maximum compensation you deserve.