legal system in DR

[jmwprocom]

To all the legal people out-there. I had an injury in Punta Cana, at a resort. It was the resorts fault and the accident report was signed and described what happened. The resort paid the hospital bills etc. Once I insisted for compensation after lossing my holiday time, lost time from work and etc. The resort gave the file to the Insurance Company, and they are playing games. Since I do not live in DR and as a foreigner, they think I would drop the action. They probably refused the claim feeling that I would not return to go to trial! Well, I guess I need a attorney to represent me in DR, giving the power of attorney to carry on on my behalf. I always thought that these resorts carry for their guests. In this case, its not.

Anyone out-there that could assist me with this situation.

jmw@vif.com
Joseph Werner

[Fabio J. Guzman]

The hotel knows that most people would not sue them. If you decide to sue, you’ll have two problems: first, you will have to post a bond since you are not a resident of the Dominican Republic; and second, you will have to find a lawyer who will take a case in which the award will be very small compared to the effort and time required. There are no punitive damages in the Dominican Republic.

[EMTuKnowMe]

depending on the hotel, you might be able to get jurisdiction in the united states, especially if you are a US citizen. how badly were you hurt?

Originally Posted by jmwprocom

To all the legal people out-there. I had an injury in Punta Cana, at a resort. It was the resorts fault and the accident report was signed and described what happened. The resort paid the hospital bills etc. Once I insisted for compensation after lossing my holiday time, lost time from work and etc. The resort gave the file to the Insurance Company, and they are playing games. Since I do not live in DR and as a foreigner, they think I would drop the action. They probably refused the claim feeling that I would not return to go to trial! Well, I guess I need a attorney to represent me in DR, giving the power of attorney to carry on on my behalf. I always thought that these resorts carry for their guests. In this case, its not.

Anyone out-there that could assist me with this situation.

jmw@vif.com
Joseph Werner