If you were sexually assaulted at a Las Vegas hotel, the attorneys at Drummond Law Firm will fight to recover the compensation you deserve. Hotel sexual assaults in Nevada often result from negligent security, including failures in surveillance, access control, and staff screening that leave guests vulnerable to preventable harm. If a hotel’s negligence contributed to your assault, you may be entitled to recover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. Our attorneys handle hotel sexual assault cases throughout Las Vegas and will guide you through the process with a free consultation. Call (702) 366-9966 to get started.
Hotel Sexual Assault Attorneys Serving Las Vegas
Drummond Law Firm represents hotel sexual assault survivors throughout Las Vegas with direct, attorney-led legal representation from the moment you reach out. Every client works with a licensed attorney who evaluates the facts of your case and coordinates with medical and forensic professionals. That attorney builds a strategy designed to recover the full value of your claim. You will never be passed off to a paralegal for the decisions that count.
Sexual assault remains a serious and growing problem across the Las Vegas Valley. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reported more than 1,400 sexual offenses through late 2025, and that number rose 9.3 percent from the prior year. Hotels on the Strip and throughout Clark County are frequent locations for these crimes because of the sheer volume of guests they host and the security obligations they carry.
If you or a loved one was sexually assaulted at a Las Vegas hotel, our firm is prepared to fight for the compensation you are owed. Drummond Law Firm secured a $7,250,000 result in a sexual assault and negligent security case, and we bring that same determination to every client we represent.
Without an Attorney vs. With Drummond Law Firm
Hotel corporations and their insurers routinely minimize sexual assault claims when survivors do not have legal representation. Research from the Insurance Research Council, an industry-funded organization, found that victims who hired an attorney recovered approximately 3.5 times more than those who handled claims alone. Hotel chains retain corporate defense teams whose sole purpose is to limit liability and reduce payouts, and they will use every available tool to do so.
| Without an Attorney | With Drummond Law Firm |
| Insurance adjusters and hotel defense teams pressure you into a quick, low settlement | Our attorneys negotiate from a position of strength backed by trial experience |
| Surveillance footage may be overwritten before you know to request it | We send immediate spoliation letters to preserve all hotel security recordings |
| You bear the burden of proving the hotel’s negligence on your own | Our team works with security experts and forensic specialists to establish how the hotel failed you |
| The hotel’s corporate legal team controls the pace and terms of your claim | Attorney Craig Drummond, a former U.S. Army Captain, has taken cases to trial and will not back down |
| You risk accepting far less than your case is worth | Our Reduced Fee Guarantee ensures the attorney fee will not exceed your net recovery |
You deserve a hotel sexual assault law firm that fights for the full value of your claim, not one that allows the hotel’s insurance carrier to dictate the outcome.
When the stakes are high, you need an attorney who’s already been tested under pressure.
Types of Cases We Handle in Las Vegas
Drummond Law Firm handles hotel sexual assault cases involving negligent security, staff misconduct, and property failures across Las Vegas and the greater Clark County area. Las Vegas hotels welcome over 40 million visitors each year, and that volume creates heightened security obligations under Nevada law. Assaults occur in guest rooms, hallways, elevators, parking garages, pool areas, and hotel bars. When a third party’s negligence contributes to the conditions that allow an assault to happen, the property owner can be held accountable through a premises liability claim. This applies even if an employee did not commit the assault itself.
Hotel Staff and Employee Assaults
Hotel employees who have access to guest rooms and private areas pose a foreseeable security risk that hotels are legally obligated to address. When a hotel fails to conduct adequate background checks on housekeeping, maintenance, or security staff, it exposes guests to preventable harm.
Nevada law allows negligent hiring and supervision claims against employers whose screening failures contribute to an assault. Hotels that ignore prior complaints about an employee’s behavior face increased civil liability. Your claim may name both the individual perpetrator and the hotel that employed them.
Guest Room and Hallway Assaults
Broken locks, disabled keycards, and unmonitored corridors create the conditions where guest room assaults are most likely to occur. Hotels are responsible for maintaining functioning electronic locks and restricting master key access to authorized personnel at all times.
Poorly lit hallways and stairwells without working surveillance cameras allow perpetrators to move through the property undetected. A failure to respond when guests report suspicious activity can serve as direct evidence of negligence.
Nightclub, Bar, and Pool Area Assaults
Alcohol-fueled environments inside Las Vegas hotels carry an elevated risk of sexual violence. Nightclubs and pool parties must employ trained security staff who actively monitor patron behavior and intervene before situations escalate.
Drink tampering and drugging are recognized risks that hotels are obligated to address through staff training, monitoring protocols, and prompt response to suspicious activity. When overcrowded venues lack sufficient security personnel, the conditions for predatory behavior grow, and the hotel can be held liable for the result.
How Nevada Law Affects Your Hotel Sexual Assault Case
Nevada law provides both criminal and civil paths for hotel sexual assault survivors seeking accountability, and you do not need to choose one over the other. NRS 200.366 defines sexual assault as a criminal offense prosecuted by the state, but the same conduct also gives rise to a separate civil lawsuit that you file directly. A civil claim does not require a criminal conviction, and you can pursue one even if the perpetrator was never charged.
The burden of proof in a civil case is significantly lower than in a criminal prosecution. Rather than proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, your attorney must show that the assault and the hotel’s negligence more likely than not caused your injuries. This standard, known as a preponderance of the evidence, makes civil cases a more accessible path to financial recovery for many survivors.
Nevada also follows a modified comparative negligence rule under NRS 41.141, which means the compensation you receive can be reduced based on your percentage of fault. If a jury determines that your fault exceeds 50 percent, you are completely barred from recovering any damages. In hotel sexual assault cases, fault is rarely attributed to the survivor in any meaningful way, but your attorney should be prepared to address this issue if the defense raises it.
Can You Sue a Las Vegas Hotel for Sexual Assault?
Yes. Nevada law allows survivors to file a civil lawsuit against any hotel whose negligent security contributed to a sexual assault on its property. These claims fall under premises liability, which is the area of law that holds property owners responsible for injuries caused by unsafe conditions on their premises.
You do not need to prove that the hotel intended for the assault to happen. You need to prove that the hotel failed to take reasonable steps to prevent it.
NRS 651.015 imposes a heightened duty of care on hotel operators in Nevada under what is known as innkeeper liability. Under this statute, keepers of hotels, inns, and lodging houses can be held civilly liable when their failure to protect guests from foreseeable harm results in injury. Courts evaluate whether the hotel knew or should have known about the risk of criminal activity on the property. Prior incidents of assault, theft, or violence establish that future crimes were predictable under Nevada law.
Hotels that fail to maintain functioning surveillance systems, enforce keycard access protocols, screen employees, and staff trained security in guest areas create conditions for harm. When those failures contribute to a sexual assault, the hotel faces direct civil liability. Your attorney builds the case around what the hotel knew, what it failed to do, and how that failure allowed the assault to occur.
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What Should You Do After a Sexual Assault at a Hotel?
Seeking medical care, preserving evidence, and contacting an attorney are the three most important steps you can take after a sexual assault at a Las Vegas hotel. We understand how overwhelming this moment can be, and you do not have to face it alone. The Rape Crisis Center of Southern Nevada provides free, confidential 24/7 support at (702) 366-1640. Acting quickly also protects your legal position because physical evidence, hotel records, and witness memories all degrade with time.
Medical Care and Evidence Preservation
Go to the nearest emergency room immediately, even if your injuries are not visible. A forensic nurse can perform a sexual assault forensic exam to collect physical evidence that may be used to support both a criminal investigation and your civil claim.
Medical records created shortly after the assault connect your injuries directly to the incident, and that connection becomes foundational evidence when your attorney presents your case. Do not bathe, change clothing, or dispose of any items from the time of the assault, as these materials may contain evidence your legal team will need.
Surveillance Footage and Witness Statements
Hotel surveillance footage is often the strongest piece of evidence in a negligent security claim. It can show gaps in security coverage, unmonitored access points, and the movements of the perpetrator before and after the assault. Hotels typically overwrite security camera recordings within 30 to 90 days, which means this evidence can disappear before you even realize its value.
An attorney can send a spoliation letter demanding that the hotel preserve all relevant footage, elevator logs, and keycard entry records. Witness statements from hotel staff, other guests, and bystanders further strengthen your account of the incident and the hotel’s response.
Reporting to Law Enforcement
Filing a police report creates an official record of the assault, but it is not a prerequisite for pursuing compensation through the civil courts. LVMPD handles sexual assault reports through specialized detectives in its sex crimes unit, and a police investigation can produce evidence your attorney will use to build your civil claim. Whether or not the state pursues criminal prosecution, your right to seek damages remains intact. An attorney can help you weigh both options and decide how to move forward.
What Compensation Can You Recover After a Hotel Sexual Assault?
Hotel sexual assault survivors can pursue three categories of damages through a Nevada civil claim: economic, non-economic, and punitive. Economic damages cover your medical bills, therapy and counseling costs, lost wages, and any future treatment your recovery will require. These figures can grow substantially over time when long-term psychological care is factored into the total.
Non-economic damages account for the pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life that follow a sexual assault. The psychological toll of this type of trauma often disrupts careers, relationships, and daily routines for years, and we know how isolating that experience can be. Nevada places no cap on non-economic damages in most personal injury cases, which means a jury is free to award the full amount it believes your suffering warrants.
Punitive damages may also apply when the hotel acted with reckless disregard for guest safety. Examples include ignoring prior reports of assault on the property or knowingly employing staff with violent criminal histories. These damages are designed to punish the defendant and discourage similar conduct in the future.
How Long Do You Have to File a Hotel Sexual Assault Lawsuit in Nevada?
The filing deadline for your lawsuit depends on who you are suing. Civil claims filed directly against the individual perpetrator have no statute of limitations under NRS 11.217. This provision, established by SB 129 in 2023, eliminated the filing deadline for adult survivors of sexual assault. You can file against your attacker at any time, even years or decades after the assault occurred.
Negligent security claims against the hotel follow a different and far more restrictive timeline. Under NRS 11.190(4)(e), you must file your lawsuit within two years from the date of the assault. Once the statute of limitations passes, the court will almost certainly dismiss your claim regardless of how strong your evidence is. This distinction catches many survivors off guard because they assume the same open-ended timeline applies to all defendants.
Contacting an attorney early gives your legal team the time it needs to preserve surveillance footage, gather witness statements, and build your case against the hotel before the two-year clock runs out.
How Drummond Law Firm Can Help
Drummond Law Firm provides attorney-led representation for hotel sexual assault survivors across Las Vegas and the greater Clark County area. Craig Drummond, a former U.S. Army Captain and Bronze Star recipient, brings over 20 years of trial experience to every case his firm handles. His record includes a $7,250,000 sexual assault and negligent security result.
Our Reduced Fee Guarantee ensures we will never take more than the client receives in a settlement. You will not pay a fee unless we win your case, so call the Captain today at (702) 366-9966 to schedule a free, confidential consultation.
