$382,000 AWARDED TO TWO VICTIMS OF BEDBUG BITES AT CHICAGO MOTEL 6.

Two victims of bedbug bites at a Chicago Motel 6 were awarded $382,000 in damages.  Why?  Because not only were they bitten, but they were able to prove their case and damages at trial.  If you believe you have been bitten by bedbugs at your hotel or apartment complex, consider the following:

1. Seek medical attention; let a doctor observe and diagnose the bites.
2. Take photographs of the bites as soon as you discover them - be sure to photograph all bites, not just some.
3. Lodge a written complaint with the hotel immediately.
4. If you observe bedbugs in the hotel room (on the bed, couches, etc.), attempt to take (more than a few)  photographs using your cell phone or camera. 
5. Obtain names and titles of every individual that you speak to at the hotel regarding your bites and the presence of bedbugs.
6. Have everything you are taking home with you (clothes, bags, etc.) dry-cleaned before bringing it into your home or putting it in your car.
7. Keep all of your hotel room rental agreements and receipts (dry-cleaning, hotel receipts, prescription receipts, etc.) 
8. Obtain copies of any medical records and medical bills related to your treatment for the bedbug bites.
9. Take photos of your bedbug bites on a daily basis, as this will help you establish how long you suffered from the bites.
10. Call our Law Firm at (815) 450-7459; we will move quickly to preserve evidence that will strengthen your case.