Englewood Slip-And-Fall Accidents

How Englewood Slip-And-Fall Accidents Happen

Many slips and falls occur because of a hazard or defect in the walkway. Examples include the following:

• Ice, snow, or rain accumulation
• Spilled liquids or products like milk, water, or ice cream
• Uneven walking surfaces
• Power cords or ropes left on the floor
• Freshly cleaned and polished floors
• Steps that are in a state of disrepair

Property owners often know or should know about these dangers. However, failing to address them adequately creates conditions that lead to slip-and-fall accidents.

Did you injure yourself while on a business’s property? Were you visiting a friend’s house when you fell and got hurt? You may be entitled to compensation. Talk with Bachus & Schanker to learn more about your rights after a slip-and-fall accident.

Common Injuries Associated With Colorado Slip And Falls

Slipping and falling can be dangerous, especially for the elderly. Tens of thousands of people die every year in slip-and-fall accidents at home, work, and elsewhere. Those who survive these accidents can still face painful and severe injuries like:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Back injuries
• Spinal cord trauma and nerve damage
• Broken arm, leg, or ankle bones
• Dislocated hip, knee, or shoulder joints

These injuries can have consequences that last days, weeks, or even years beyond the accident itself. Broken bones can take weeks or longer to heal. Dislocated joints may need surgery, followed by rehabilitative therapy, to fix them. The effects of a severe traumatic brain injury can last the rest of your life. 

Treating such injuries can be costly. However, victims of slip-and-fall injuries may not need to bear these costs themselves. A successful Englewood slip-and-fall accident lawsuit can help victims obtain financial compensation that addresses their medical and other needs.

Ready to see if you have a valid slip-and-fall case? Contact a seasoned Englewood injury lawyer at Bachus & Schanker today.

Elements Of A Successful Englewood Slip-And-Fall Case

To receive compensation for your slip-and-fall injuries, three elements must be present. First, the property owner must have owed you a specific duty of care. For instance, shop owners who invite customers to their businesses owe those customers a duty to inspect their properties and correct or warn of any dangers they find.

Similarly, someone who allows you to use their property owes you a legal duty to inform you of any dangerous conditions they know about. If you are trespassing on someone’s property, the property owner may not deliberately set traps or hazards to harm you. However, they do not owe you any duty to warn you of dangers that are present.

Next, the evidence must show a violation of the legal duty. For example, a shop owner who fails to see that a puddle of melted ice formed at the door to their business could breach their legal duty. A homeowner who lets you use their front yard to play with your children could breach their legal duty by forgetting to tell you of the hole they recently dug.

Finally, the property owner’s breach of their legal duty must have caused your accident and injuries. This element, known as causation, typically requires you to report the accident and seek medical attention quickly.

Compensation Available for Victims

If your case is successful, you can recover financial compensation for your related:

• Medical bills
• Physical therapy expenses
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Decreased quality of life
• Counseling and mental health services

Because these expenses can be significant, having your Englewood attorney from Bachus & Schanker review your case is vital. Your lawyer will assist you in understanding the extent of your injuries and the compensation you need to address them. Your attorney can then pursue a fair compensation figure through settlement talks and at trial, if necessary.

Your Time To Pursue Compensation Is Limited

Colorado’s personal injury statute of limitations only gives you two years from the date of your accident to file a claim for damages. This is not a long period of time, so it is crucial you act right away. You don’t want to waste time trying to negotiate a resolution with the property owner, as this allows the owner to run out the clock. 

Instead, speak with an attorney at Bachus & Schanker. We can promptly take the necessary steps to file your claim and preserve your legal rights, and in the event that a settlement cannot be reached, we can take your case to court.

Speak To A Skilled Englewood Slip-And-Fall Lawyer Today

A slip-and-fall accident can impact you for years to come, leaving you with both financial and medical consequences. But you don’t have to face the aftermath alone. You can seek competent and effective legal representation from Bachus & Schanker. With one of our experienced attorneys by your side, you can rest assured that your interests and rights are protected.

Sources: 

Chapter 12 Premises Liability.

Colorado Revised Statutes Title 13. Courts and Court Procedure § 13-80-102. General limitation of actions–two years.

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