When Your Child Is Hurt at a Hotel or Vacation Rental

What Are the Most Common Causes of Child Injuries at Texas Hotels and Vacation Rentals?

Hotels and vacation rentals have a responsibility to provide safe spaces for guests, especially children. Unfortunately, many properties aren’t as safe as they should be. When owners or managers cut corners, children can get seriously hurt.

Here are some of the most common and serious incidents our Texas child injury lawyers at The Button Law Firm have seen involving children:

Falls from balconies or stairways caused by loose railings or unsafe barriers can result in traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, or even death.

Hidden cameras in bathrooms or bedrooms placed by staff or property owners violating your family’s privacy

Lack of pool maintenance record-keeping, meaning pools can be overtreated with dangerous levels of chemicals that can burn young swimmers.

Pool and hot tub dangers, like broken gates, faulty drain covers, or missing safety equipment that can lead to drowning incidents.

Slippery floors that cause serious falls, with little ones suffering broken bones or concussions.

Unsecured furniture and televisions that tip over and crush or seriously injure small children.

When these dangers are caused by neglect, poor maintenance, or careless staff, the property owner or management company can be held legally responsible.

Just like incidents that occur in your hometown, it is important to take your child to a local children’s hospital or urgent care facility to be evaluated for their injuries that happen on vacation.

When Is a Texas Hotel or Vacation Rental Owner Legally Responsible for a Child’s Injury?

In Texas, property owners and managers at hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals must keep their spaces safe for guests. This falls under what’s called premises liability law.

That means they’re responsible for:

Fixing known dangerous conditions
Inspecting the property for potential hazards
Training employees to follow safety standards
Warning guests of risks they can’t immediately fix

If your child’s injury happened because the property failed to take these steps, the owner or management company may be legally responsible. For example:

A hotel that ignores broken pool fencing may be liable if a child nearly drowns.
A rental host who doesn’t maintain a safe balcony could be responsible if a child falls.
A property owner who places hidden cameras around a rental violates your family’s privacy and safety.

When you are looking to take legal action, the key question a court will ask is whether the property owner knew about or should have known about the danger and failed to fix it.

What Injuries Can Lead to Legal Action?

Not every bump or scrape leads to a lawsuit, but serious injuries caused by neglect or unsafe conditions might.

Families may be able to take legal action when a child suffers:

Broken bones
Fatal injuries
Drowning or near-drowning incidents
Emotional trauma or invasion of privacy
Head or brain injuries
Spinal cord injuries

These injuries can greatly impact a family’s life. Often, they require long-term medical care or therapy. Taking legal action can help families recover costs and hold negligent property owners and management companies accountable.

Should Parents Report Incidents to Authorities While on Vacation?

Yes, especially if the injury involves serious harm, child endangerment, or a potential crime. Reporting the incident not only helps your child but also protects other families.

For hidden cameras or privacy concerns, contact local law enforcement immediately. Hidden recording devices are illegal in Texas and can lead to criminal charges.

If your child suffers serious injuries, you can also file a report with the Texas Department of State Health Services or local building or safety inspectors if the issue involves unsafe conditions, such as a broken pool gate or faulty railing.

It’s also important to alert a hotel manager, property manager, or the vacation home booking platform you used to secure the home of the incident. Reporting helps ensure the issue is documented and can prevent other families from being harmed in the future.

How Can a Texas Child Injury Lawyer Help Your Family?

If your child’s injury could have been prevented, a Texas child injury lawyer, like our team at The Button Law Firm, can guide you through what comes next.

We help families across Texas investigate incidents and hold property owners accountable when kids get hurt due to unsafe conditions. Our team can help you:

Determine who is responsible (owners, management companies, or staff)
Collect and preserve evidence
Negotiate with insurance companies
File a claim or lawsuit if needed

Sometimes, families can feel intimidated by large hotel chains or corporate property managers. That’s why having an experienced legal team on your side ensures your voice is heard and your child’s best interests come first.

Use these tips to find a child injury lawyer that is the right fit for your family.

What Should Parents Do Next?

If your child was injured at a hotel, Airbnb, or vacation rental anywhere in Texas, you don’t have to figure everything out alone. Hotel chains, property owners, and management companies have a duty to keep guests safe. When they fail, families deserve answers and accountability.

Contact our child injury lawyers at The Button Law Firm by calling 214-699-4409, emailing us at intake@buttonlawfirm.com, or filling out a contact form for a free case evaluation. Our team helps Texas parents get justice and peace of mind after serious child injuries, even when they happen during a family vacation. Let us help your family move forward.

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