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Have You Been Involved in a Slip and Fall Accident?
Slick surfaces, broken walkways, poorly maintained property, uneven paths, and unmarked spills all could cause serious injury in a fall. Slip and fall accidents can cause a variety of injuries, from twisted ankles and bruises, to severe lacerations, broken bones, concussions, and even death. At Fisher & Associates, our legal team has years of experience with slip and fall cases and will fight to hold the negligent parties accountable and get you a fair settlement. We will help you to get the medical care you need, even if you don’t have insurance, determine what your case is worth, negotiate with the insurance companies on your behalf, and get you the maximum available compensation for your injuries.
How a Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer Can Help You
If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall accident due to someone else’s negligence or failure to maintain their property, you need an experienced lawyer in your corner. Colorado laws are complicated, and property owners may argue that your accident was your own fault, when in fact you may be entitled to compensation not only for your medical bills, but also for wages losses resulting from time off work and for your pain and suffering.
But remember, you don’t have to go it alone. At Fisher & Associates, our slip and fall accident attorneys regularly assist clients who have sustained injuries from severe strains or sprains, to concussions, to broken bones, to significant spine or back injuries. If someone else’s negligence or unsafe conditions in a building, a business, or on the grounds of a property or premises caused your injuries, contact Fisher & Associates for a 100% free consultation. Our skilled team will examine the circumstances of your slip and fall and determine and explain all of your legal options. There is never any obligation and you pay nothing unless we win.
Why You Need a Slip and Fall Lawyer
When you are involved in a slip and fall accident, property owners and insurance companies will often try to get you to admit that you caused your own injuries because you weren’t paying attention or did something wrong. Even where they do accept responsibility and do make a settlement offer, the offer will often be far lower than the full amount of your damages. Accepting an offer quickly may be tempting but it may also keep you from receiving the maximum compensation that you are entitled to.
Colorado personal injury, premises liability, and wrongful death laws are complicated. The insurance companies have powerful attorneys on their side and trying to fight them alone is difficult if not impossible. With an experienced slip and fall accident attorney from Fisher & Associates on your side, you will understand the value of your claim and all of your legal options and can avoid making a costly mistake by settling too soon or for less than what your case is worth. Let us negotiate with the insurance companies on your behalf and ensure that you receive the maximum available compensation for your losses.
When you are injured in a slip and fall, you may be entitled to:
- Economic damages: These include all your damages that have easy-to-calculate dollar amounts, such as medical bill, physical therapy and rehabilitation bills, lost income from being unable to work, and any property damage.
- Non-economic damages: These are for damages that do not have a specific dollar value, including your pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and psychological damages such as mental anguish and anxiety.
Whether negotiating with the insurance companies, or investigating, building, and arguing your case in court, it pays to have Fisher & Associates on your side managing your case from start to finish. Let our slip and fall accident attorneys take the burden off you, so you can concentrate on recovery.
our track record of success
At Fisher & Associates, we take pride in our track record of success, built on years of dedication and persistence. Our attorneys have recovered millions in compensation for clients across Colorado, with verdicts and settlements that reflect our skill and commitment. Whether through negotiations or courtroom litigation, our firm consistently strives to achieve the best possible outcomes for victims of slip and fall accidents. We believe not only in fighting for the immediate needs of our clients but also in helping to secure their long-term recovery and well-being. Many of our clients come to us facing significant hardships, from mounting medical bills to loss of income and emotional trauma. With our extensive experience, our legal team is uniquely equipped to handle even the most challenging slip and fall cases.
expertise in colorado injury law
Navigating the legal system can be intimidating, especially when you are dealing with significant pain, serious injuries and substantial medical expenses. At Fisher & Associates, our experienced Colorado slip and fall accident lawyers strategically approach each case, tailoring their strategies to state-specific laws and our individual clients’ needs. Our attorneys are well-versed in Colorado laws and insurance regulations governing slip and fall cases, which is essential to building a strong case. By choosing Fisher & Associates, you are entrusting your case to experienced legal advocates who specialize in the intricacies of Colorado law, and have unique insight into how to get you the maximum financial compensation for your injuries. Our familiarity with Colorado law enables us to efficiently and effectively move cases through the legal process, either through pre-litigation negotiation or courtroom advocacy.
Additional Information on Slip and Fall Accidents
Damages for your Slip and Fall Accident
If you have been in a slip and fall accident, the available compensation for your injuries depends on the circumstances surrounding your slip and fall, the severity of the injuries you sustained, the level of your pain and suffering, whether or not you are able to work, how long it takes you to recover, and other ways in which your injuries have affected and will continue to affect your life.
At Fisher & Associates, our Colorado slip and fall attorneys will fight for a damage award that compensates you for all of the expenses and losses that you have already suffered as a result of the accident and also any additional damages or losses that you are likely to suffer in the future.
Examples of Common Causes of Slip and Fall Injuries:
- Spills in the building entry or pedestrian walkways
- Mopped areas left wet, or no signs posted indicating wet and slippery floors
- Obstructions in the interior or exterior walkways of a building including equipment or refuse
- Ice and snow not timely removed from an entry, exit, walkway, parking lots or other common areas
- Uneven, broken or cracked floors in either the interior or exterior of a building
- Carpet, rugs or floor mats bunched up or not secured
- Uneven or broken stairs, or broken or missing hand rails
Determining Liability in a Slip and Fall Case
Property owners and operators have what is known as a duty of care to make sure their property is properly maintained to prevent injuries to others and to fix unsafe conditions in a timely manner. If they fail to do so and you are injured due to their failure to act, you may have a valid slip and fall claim. But determining and proving liability in a slip and fall case can be challenging. It may not be clear who owns and/or operates the property. In addition, if the property owner is not the operator of the business located at the property, it may not be clear which party is liable.
To win your case, your slip and fall attorney may establish negligence by proving that:
- The property owner or operator had a duty of care to keep the property safe.
- There was a dangerous condition on the property that posed an unreasonable risk of harm.
- The property owner or operator knew or should have known about the condition.
- The property owner or operator had time to remedy the condition but failed to do so.
- The property owner or operator was negligent and failed to properly fix or warn about the defect which caused your accident.
- You suffered damages as a result.
At the same time, the negligent property owner or operator, their insurance companies, and their attorneys may seek to shift liability back to you by showing that you were careless or otherwise at fault for the accident. They may claim that they were unaware of the dangerous condition or that they had not had sufficient time or resources to fix it before you were injured.
At Fisher & Associates, our slip and fall accident lawyers are experienced at handling all types of slip and fall cases and are prepared to counter these arguments by:
- Thoroughly investigating the circumstances of the accident
- Examining accident scene photos and videos
- Reviewing police reports and any other documents or reports describing the scene
- Reviewing and analyzing witness statements if any
- Looking for previous similar violations on the part of the property owner or operator
- Hiring experts when necessary to reconstruct and analyze the circumstances of the accident and the accident scene, and to testify as to their opinion of what happened.
Our slip and fall attorneys know how to determine liability and help you obtain the maximum available financial compensation for your slip and fall injuries. Contact us today for a 100% free consultation.
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What we do for you
• We protect your rights.
• We tell your story to maximize the value of your case.
• We deal with the insurance companies so you don’t have to.
• We investigate your accident leaving no stone unturned.
• We help you find quality medical care for your injuries.
• We help you recover your lost or damaged property.
• We fight every step of the way to get you the most
compensation for your case.
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, don’t wait to get the help you need. Contact Fisher & Associates today for a 100% free consultation with one of our experienced Colorado personal injury lawyers. We’re here to answer your questions, guide you through the legal process, and fight for the compensation you deserve.