Denver Premises Liability Lawyers
Denver premises liability lawyers fight for maximum compensation while you recover from injuries caused by dangerous property conditions.
Denver Premises Liability Lawyers
If you were injured because of a property owner’s negligence, you deserve answers and accountability. Our Denver premises liability attorneys help slip, trip and fall victims and others harmed by dangerous property conditions get the compensation they need to heal.
What Is Premises Liability?
Property owners and business operators in Colorado have a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe for guests, tenants, customers and others lawfully on the property. When they ignore a dangerous condition—such as wet floors, uneven walkways, poor lighting or inadequate security—or fail to warn visitors about hazards, people can suffer serious injuries.
Under Colorado’s Premises Liability Act, landowners are liable when they knew or should have known about a dangerous condition and failed to repair it, cordon it off or post warnings. The duty of care owed depends on your status as an invitee (customer, tenant, or member of the public), licensee (social guest) or trespasser, but in many cases you can pursue compensation for:
- Slip-and-falls on spilled liquids, ice or snow
- Trip-and-falls on broken stairs, torn carpeting or uneven sidewalks
- Injuries caused by falling merchandise or unsafe displays
- Swimming pool accidents and amusement ride injuries
- Inadequate security leading to assaults or other criminal attacks
- Dog bites and animal attacks on a property
Our Denver premises liability lawyers will investigate the hazard, document your injuries, and work with experts to hold negligent landowners accountable.
Common Premises Liability Hazards in Denver
- Wet or sticky floors from spills at grocery stores, restaurants and coffee shops
- Icy or snowy sidewalks and parking lots that aren’t cleared promptly during winter
- Uneven pavement, potholes or cracked sidewalks around apartment buildings, office complexes and shopping centers
- Broken steps, missing handrails or loose stair treads in multi-story buildings
- Poor lighting in hallways, stairways and parking garages that hides tripping hazards
- Falling merchandise or unsecured displays at retail stores
- Inadequate security and unsupervised access that leads to assaults
How to Prove a Premises Liability Claim
To win a premises liability case in Colorado, you must show that the landowner or occupier acted negligently. This generally requires proof that:
- The landowner owed you a duty of care because you were lawfully on the property as an invitee or licensee.
- The landowner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition or activity on the premises.
- The landowner failed to repair the hazard, secure the area or provide adequate warning within a reasonable time.
- You were injured as a direct result of the hazardous condition or activity.
- You suffered compensable damages such as medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, or permanent disability.
Colorado property owners often argue that a hazard was “open and obvious” or that you were trespassing. Our attorneys gather maintenance records, incident reports, surveillance footage and witness testimony to counter these defenses and prove negligence. We also ensure you file your claim within Colorado’s two-year statute of limitations.
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How We Help With Your Premises Liability Claim
How We Help With Your Premises Liability Claim
Proving that a property owner or occupier was negligent can be challenging. Businesses and their insurers often try to blame you or downplay your injuries. That’s why you need an experienced legal team that knows how to build a strong premises liability case.
At Strong Law, our Denver premises liability lawyers will:
- Thoroughly investigate the accident scene and secure evidence such as incident reports, maintenance logs, surveillance video and witness statements.
- Determine all liable parties, including landlords, property owners, tenants, management companies and contractors, to pursue every source of recovery.
- Document the full extent of your injuries, medical treatment, prognosis and long-term impact with help from medical experts.
- Calculate your damages, including medical expenses, lost income, diminished earning capacity, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life.
- Negotiate aggressively with insurance companies and be ready to file a lawsuit and take your case to trial if necessary.
- Handle communications and legal filings so you can focus on healing and caring for your family.
Steps to Take After a Premises Liability Accident
Your actions in the minutes and days following a slip, trip or other property-related accident can greatly affect your ability to recover compensation. To protect your rights:
- Seek medical attention right away, even if injuries seem minor; symptoms such as head trauma or internal injuries may not be obvious.
- Report the incident to the property owner, landlord or manager and obtain a written copy of any incident report.
- Document the scene: take photos or videos of the hazard, your injuries, and any conditions (weather, lighting, broken railing, spilled liquid) that may have contributed to the accident.
- Collect names and contact information for witnesses who saw what happened.
- Save the clothes and shoes you were wearing, and preserve other physical evidence.
- Avoid giving recorded statements to insurance adjusters or signing documents until you’ve spoken with a lawyer.
Our team will move quickly to preserve surveillance footage, maintenance logs and other evidence before it is lost or destroyed.
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Denver Premises Liability FAQs
What is the statute of limitations for premises liability claims in Colorado?
You generally have two years from the date of your injury to file a premises liability lawsuit in Colorado. Certain exceptions may shorten or extend this deadline, so it’s important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
Who can be held liable for a premises liability accident?
Potentially liable parties include property owners, landlords, tenants, property management companies, contractors and anyone responsible for maintaining the premises. Our investigation will identify everyone who contributed to the dangerous condition.
What damages can I recover in a premises liability case?
Compensation may include medical expenses, future treatment costs, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, scarring or disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life. In some cases, punitive damages may be available.
How do I prove negligence in a premises liability claim?
You must show that the landowner or occupier owed you a duty of care, knew or should have known about the dangerous condition, failed to fix it or warn you, and that you were injured and suffered damages as a result. Evidence such as photos, incident reports, maintenance records and witness testimony can support your case.
What if I was partly at fault for my accident?
Colorado follows a modified comparative negligence rule. You can still recover damages if you were less than 50% at fault, but your award will be reduced by your percentage of fault.
How much does it cost to hire a premises liability lawyer?
Our firm works on a contingency-fee basis, meaning we only get paid if we recover compensation for you. There are no upfront fees.
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