A slip and fall claim in Colorado is a colloquial name for a personal injury lawsuit aiming to hold a property or business owner responsible for failing to keep the premises safe for visitors. Not all slip and fall accidents, however, lead to premises liability and personal injury lawsuits. When they do, however, you are entitled to compensation.
At Nares Law Group, our premises liability and personal injury attorney in Colorado will investigate your case and help you obtain full and fair compensation. Property owners have a duty to maintain their premises and keep them safe. When they fail to do so, we make sure they are held accountable. Contact us at 720-637-7786 to schedule a Free Consultation.
A slip and fall case is a lawsuit that stems from an incident where a visitor gets hurt due to a dangerous condition on the premises. While it often involves slipping and falling, it is by no means restricted to that narrow scenario. Examples of slip and fall cases include:
To have a slip and fall case, you must be able to prove, at a minimum, that:
These elements of a slip and fall case may seem straightforward, but they can become complex. The standard of proof is a preponderance of the evidence, meaning you must show that more likely than not, the property or business owner was responsible and, thus, is financially liable.
To have a slip and fall case where you can obtain compensation for your injuries, an unsafe or hazardous situation must have existed. Common situations include but are not limited to:
These situations are merely examples. Conditions creating a slip and fall accident can materialize in many different ways.
Slip and fall-related injuries vary greatly. The type and extent of the injury depends on the accident itself as well as the location, the environment, what the victim was doing, the victim’s age, the victim’s overall health or pre-existing conditions, and more. As such, injuries range from bruises to death.
Many of the following types of injuries result from slip and fall accidents:
As mentioned, an injured person’s existing health condition can impact the severity of the injury. Elderly and frail victims of slips and falls can suffer hip injuries that, statistically, lead to premature death. Younger victims also suffer when the injury creates significant setbacks and impairs their ability to work in their chosen profession or prevents participation in activities they enjoy for sport or recreation.
As you can see, slip and fall accidents can lead to serious bodily, emotional, mental, social, and financial consequences for the victim.
Parties legally responsible for the damages caused to a person due to a slip and fall accident are liable for those damages. Anyone can potentially be responsible, but when it is a slip and fall accident, the usual culprits are:
Proving which one (or more) of these parties was responsible for keeping the property safe can be a central feature in a premises liability case.
Slip and fall cases are difficult cases because fault is not always clear. So, when you accuse someone else––whether that’s a property owner, homeowner, or business owner––for failing to maintain safe premises, they and their insurance companies are not likely to sit by and let the accusation go without fighting it. With that said, here are three reasons why you need a personal injury lawyer to represent you in a slip and fall accident.
At Nares Law Group, our slip and fall accident attorney in Colorado has the resources and skill to competently represent you. Upholding your rights and obtaining fair and full compensation is what we do. To find out if you have a viable slip and fall injury case or to simply learn more about your legal options, contact us at 720-637-7786, or fill out an online form to schedule a Free Consultation.
We understand how overwhelming it can feel to face mounting bills and care for an injured loved one. Let us help lighten your burden and provide the support you need during this challenging time.
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