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Slip & Fall

Denver Slip & Fall Lawyer

This is one of the most difficult area’s of analysis under Colorado law because the “why” the injured person was at the location AND the “type” of location both are factors in analysis of the case. Further questions which must be answered to properly evaluate the case include:

1. Why did the person slip or fall?
2. Was it due to a dangerous condition?
3. Who or what contributed creating the dangerous condition?
4. Did weather conditions contribute to the slip & fall?
5. If so, are these normal weather conditions for Colorado?
6. And if so, were there mechanisms in place to attempt to prevent the dangerous condition?
7. Was there anyone charged with the duty of monitoring the conditions?

All of these questions must be answered to properly evaluate the case. A few of the types of claims we have handled included:

1. Fall in a missing heat duct.
2. Fall at grocery due to leaking freezer unit.
3. Fall in gas station lot due to hold in pavement.
4. Fall on uneven sidewalk in apartment common area.
5. Fall on unplowed walkway in apartment complex.
6. Fall in missing gutter drain cover over sidewalk.
7. Fall down stairs due to inadequate lighting.
8. Fall in parking lot due to uneven surfaces.
9. Fall down apartment stairs due ice when handrail did not hold.

Analysis of the injury and the resulting treatment is also critical in these cases. Ankle injuries are common in slip & falls, often with severe life-long consequences. Surgical procedures can involve ligament repairs, fracture repairs, and even fusion of incompletely healed ankles and wrists.

Often there is $1,000 - $10,000 in medical insurance coverage available from the insurance policy covering the premises. This “med-pay” provision provides for some payment directly to the health care providers without regard to fault of either party.

There is also “statutory” lien on your case by any health care provider or insurance company that provides or pays for any medical care related to any injury that is compensated for by a third party.

Early investigation is critical in slip & fall cases. Often property ownership changes hands, insurance policies get cancelled and critical witnesses can be difficult to locate if you wait too long. Contact our office today for advice on your matter.