Some cases involve a type of glass known as annealed glass, which is known to be more prone to breakage and shattering than tempered safety glass. Sometimes, older hotels have windows that don’t meet current building codes but are grandfathered in. These windows can still be made safer with seals, rails, and locks. Failure to do so resulting in injury can be grounds to assert negligence and liability. Even if windows do meet building codes, a property owner can still be held legally responsible if evidence shows they failed to use ordinary care in keeping the site and its surroundings safe.