Slip and Fall Accidents at Hotels in Turkey

Foreign tourists may suffer slip and fall accidents in hotel bathrooms, restaurants, lobbies, corridors, stairways, pool areas or other common spaces. Wet floors, uneven surfaces, defective steps, poor lighting and inadequate maintenance may be relevant to such incidents.

A fall occurring inside a hotel does not automatically establish legal liability. The circumstances must be examined to determine whether a dangerous condition existed, whether it was reasonably foreseeable and whether appropriate precautions were taken.

Factors That May Be Considered

A case-specific assessment may include:

• The cause and duration of the dangerous condition;
• Cleaning and maintenance procedures;
• The position and visibility of warning signs;
• Lighting and the condition of stairs or flooring;
• Previous complaints or similar incidents;
• CCTV footage and staff records;
• The conduct and footwear of the injured guest.

A warning sign may be relevant, but its existence does not necessarily resolve the question of responsibility.

Evidence After a Hotel Fall

Where possible, the guest should preserve:

• Photographs and videos of the accident area;
• Images of water, damaged flooring or warning signs;
• Witness names and contact details;
• The written hotel incident report;
• Medical records, X-rays and invoices;
• Booking and package holiday documents;
• Information identifying the hotel’s operating company.

The area may be cleaned or repaired quickly, while CCTV recordings may be overwritten. Prompt documentation and a written request to preserve relevant records may therefore be useful.

For broader information, see Hotel Accident Claims in Turkey.

Author: Av. Dr. Gökhan Cindemir

Legal notice: This article provides general information only. It is not legal advice, does not create an attorney-client relationship and does not confirm the existence or outcome of any claim. Each incident requires an individual assessment.