Casinos in Las Vegas are a fun destination for out-of-town guests here on vacation or business and for residents who want to go out on the town. However, they can become dangerous places where guests can injure themselves when casino owners and staff do not take their duty to keep guest safe seriously enough. These accidents can happen at the casino buffet and restaurants, in the public bathrooms, at their hotels, in the parking lots, and in the casino gaming area.
What Types of Accidents Occur in Casinos?
Under Nevada law, casino owners have a duty to keep the casino reasonably safe, to anticipate and correct hazards, and to put up warning signs of dangers when necessary. Because of the high volume of guests and staff at casinos on a daily basis, this is a big job that owners often fail to fulfill. Common ways that casino guests injure themselves in accidents include:
Slip and fall accidents.
Slip and fall accidents are probably the most common way that people injure themselves at casinos. Spills of food and drinks, dirty and wet bathrooms, poor lighting, and cracked and worn flooring are a few of the reasons slip and fall accidents occur.
Food poisoning.
Casinos offer food in restaurants, buffets, fast food services, and room service to millions of guests yearly. When food is not prepared properly, staff do not keep their hands clean, or food is left out too long, guests can become seriously ill from food poisoning.
Injuries on shuttle buses.
Many casinos offer shuttle bus services to and from airports, hotels, and casinos. People can slip and fall when steps are not clearly marked or debris or luggage is left in the aisles. In addition, if the driver causes a vehicle accident, riders can suffer catastrophic injuries or death.
Falls from slot machine chairs.
Slot machine chairs get an incredible amount of use on a daily basis, causing them to wear down and break more frequently. When casino owners fail to repair or replace them on a regular basis, an unsuspecting guest could fall and seriously injure himself if a chair breaks.
Burns.
Some casino owners allow people to smoke in the casino. Intoxicated or inattentive guests can burn others with their cigarettes. In addition, faulty irons in hotel rooms and electrical cords can cause fires that result in victims suffering horrific burns, scarring, and disfigurement.
Assaults.
Because people visiting casinos often carry large amounts of cash, they can be the victim of assaults and robberies when casinos do not provide adequate lightening and security.
Have You Been Injured In A Slip and Fall Accident?
If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall you need to speak with an experienced slip and fall lawyer in Henderson as soon as possible. Contact us online or call our Henderson office directly at 702.405.6000 to schedule a free consultation with our slip and fall attorneys.