Slip and fall accidents are responsible for thousands of serious injuries and hospitalizations each year. In Colorado, property owners have a legal responsibility to prevent slip, trip and fall accidents from injuring lawful visitors. If property owners or controllers fail to fulfill this duty of care, a Denver premises liability lawyer can help file a…
Slip and fall accidents can be painful and cause serious injuries, including hip fractures and head trauma. According to the National Safety Council, falls are the leading cause of unintentional-injury related deaths in the United States. While property owners in Colorado are legally responsible for the safety and maintenance of their premises, experienced Denver premises…
Premises liability refers to the legal responsibility that property owners have over the safety of their properties. A premises liability claim is a civil lawsuit filed by an injured accident victim against a property owner or landlord for falling short of this responsibility. In Colorado, many different types of accidents can lead to premises liability…
Spinal cord injuries are devastating occurrences for both the injured person and their loved ones. Medical and other monetary expenses are huge, and the emotional fallout enormous. We’ve written a lot this week about spinal injuries and the law. If you or your loved one suffered a spinal cord injury due to the fault of…
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December 31, 2019 /
By iLawyer /Slip and Fall
There’s been an enormous jump in slip-and-fall claims in Colorado, according to Pinnacol Assurance. And, that was just in the first two months of 2019 — so expect that number to be spiking again soon. January and February 2019 — some of the iciest months of the year — saw a 46.3 percent increase in…
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October 30, 2015 /
By iLawyer /Slip and Fall
Tripping and hurting yourself in public can be terrifying. Often, when people trip and hurt themselves, it is not actually the fault of the victim. We have laws that require homes, walkways and other buildings to maintain a basic level of safety. If you’ve ever looked at building codes, you probably recognize that many of…
