Nobody goes on vacation expecting to come home injured, or worse, not make it home at all. Unfortunately, many people every year suffer catastrophic or fatal injuries while vacationing. Many of these accidents occur due to negligence on behalf of the hotel staff or management, including things like lack of proper security, inadequate lighting, food poisoning, slips and falls, drownings, and more. As a law firm, we have spent the majority of years since 1971 in fighting for justice for those injured or killed while on vacation, be it on land or at sea.
If you or a loved one has suffered injuries as a guest of Sandals Resort, contact the team at Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. can help you get the money you deserve. Many people believe that they are unable to work with an American hotel accident attorney after an accident at an overseas resort, but we are able to handle cases for US citizens involved in these situations. We have successfully handled numerous cases against Sandals and are currently handling injury cases against Sandals.
Our firm has a wealth of experience, with over 165 years of combined experience. In addition, we have 3 attorneys who have been named “Best Lawyers”® by U.S. News and World Report. You can be confident in our ability to provide you with the best possible legal representation.
Contact Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. For a Free Consultation Today
Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. has been named to “Best Law Firms”® by US News & World Report since 2016, and three of our 14 lawyers have been named “Best Lawyers”®, as well. With over $300 million in awards recovered for our clients and over 165 years of combined experience handling a range of complicated injury cases, we are confident in our law firm’s ability to fight for the compensation you are rightfully owed after such a serious accident while vacationing.
Read below to learn about some common accidents at Sandals Resorts, and contact us as soon as possible to request a free, confidential consultation to learn more about your rights and options as a victim.
Recent Accidents At Sandals Resorts
The following accidents at Sandals Hotels are meant to give you a better sense of how these situations can occur and possibly provide some insight into how they could have been avoided. Regardless of what should have or could have been done, the reality is that the following victims suffered the unthinkable while on a trip of a lifetime, and those responsible must be held accountable for their failure to keep guests safe.
Texas Woman Drowns at Sandals Resort in Turks and Caicos
In July of 2019, at the Sandals Resort on Turks and Caicos Islands, Diane Hendricks was with her son, grandchildren, and daughter-in-law on a resort-led snorkeling trip in open water when the woman began to struggle in the water. Her daughter-in-law helped her back to the boat, where Hendricks continued to struggle, and according to the family, the staff on the boat refused to help. In addition to their refusal to help in this dire situation, there was a lack of life-saving equipment on the boat that could have helped. Hendricks was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
According to the family, this death could have been avoided at a few different points, including proper training and response by the staff on the snorkeling excursion and life-saving equipment on the boat. Guests on these trips have every right to expect that they are in a safe environment with trained staff.
Man Dies After Being Sucked Into Hot Tub At Sandals Resort in Jamaica
In December 2010, John Van Hoy Jr., a 33-year-old from Liberty, MO, was killed when he became trapped by a drain at the bottom of an inground hot tub at Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort in Nassau, Jamaica. Van Hoy’s fiancee began to shout for help but claims that hotel staff walked away instead of responding appropriately.
According to the family, Van Hoy was an extremely athletic individual but was still unable to free himself from the suction. His fiancee jumped into the tub to help free him, but during this time, staff neither helped nor turned off the pumps, both of which could have led to a much different outcome. The victim was pronounced dead at a local hospital after waiting 45 minutes for an ambulance. According to Van Hoy’s fiancee, she was interrogated by staff to have her concede fault to avoid a lawsuit.
In this situation, there are several issues present, including a significant product liability case, negligence, and intense emotional distress.
About Sandals Resorts
Sandals has a number of locations, all of which offer a variety of options depending on the experience that guests are looking for. There is 1 resort in Antigua, 2 resorts in the Bahamas, 2 resorts in Barbados, 1 resort in Curacao, 1 resort in Grenada, 3 resorts in St. Lucia, and 6 resorts in Jamaica.
Sandals offers many different types of resorts, from all-inclusive to adults-only. Regardless of the type of resort, accidents can happen. Working with an award-winning law firm like Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. is one of the best ways to navigate the complicated and overwhelming process of going through a lawsuit against this large hotel chain.
Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. is able to represent US citizens in accidents that occurred on foreign resorts in certain situations, which is why it is so important to contact us right away to learn about how and why we are able to represent your case against Sandals Resorts.
Our Sandals Resort Accident Lawyers Are Here To Help
Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. has recovered more than $300 million in damages for our clients and has represented a number of landmark cases that have permanently changed the legal landscape.
Contact us as soon as possible at 877-233-1238 or submit your information through the form on our website to request a free consultation with our team about your accident at Sandals Resorts. We will go over the details of your situation and provide you with useful, specific advice on how best to move forward and give you a better sense of how we can fight to get you the justice you deserve.
