Tampa Bay Injury Attorney Blog
According to authorities, eight people were injured at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Friday night when a construction wall gave way.
Three of those injured were transported to area hospitals for treatment, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. One man apparently suffered a broken arm when the wall fell around 11 p.m.
Crews had bolstered up a 12- to 15-foot high temporary wall to separate an open section of the casino area from a high-limit slot room that is currently under construction. In between was a walkway.
The wall fell down striking some people on the walkway.
A witness told authorities that the accident sounded like ice falling and that the wall crumbled a bit when it fell.
It is unclear at this time what caused the wall to come down.
The hotel and casino, located in East Tampa, is still open for business.
Hotels and casinos can be quite unique, fun-filled places. But they can also be crowded, boisterous and as this case shows, potentially dangerous. Unfortunately, accidents and injuries in hotels and casinos happen on a regular basis due to many different causes.
If you or a loved one was injured at a hotel or casino due to negligence or carelessness, you have legal rights. You may be entitled to receive compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages and more. In order to determine whether you have a case, you need to speak with an injury attorney as soon as possible.
A Tampa Bay Injury Lawyer at Whittel & Melton will conduct a thorough investigation of your case in order to determine the full scope of your injuries. We prepare every case as if it will go to trial, but we will still explore other avenues to a favorable resolution such as aggressive settlement negotiations. Our ultimate goal is to help you achieve a positive outcome.
For a free consultation, please call us today at 813-221-3200 or contact us online. We represent clients who were injured throughout the Tampa Bay area.