Whether they happen outdoors during a snowy Colorado winter or inside a store, slip and falls can cause severe injuries. If you slipped or tripped and fell, you may be trying to recover from your injuries and wondering how to pay the medical bills.
At Beem & Isley, P.C., in Denver, our caring, experienced lawyers understand what you’re going through. We are here to help you get the personal injury damages you need for medical expenses, wage loss, and pain and suffering. Did you lose a family member to wrongful death? Our firm can help with that, too. Find out what we can do as your attorneys.
Where Were You Injured?
A slip-and-fall accident can occur anywhere: on private, commercial or government property. Some frequent locations of slip and falls include:
- Grocery stores and big box stores
- Restaurants
- Businesses
- Hotels and motels
- Apartment complexes
- Homes
- Sidewalks and driveways
- Parking lots
- Shopping malls
- Construction sites
- Steps and stairways
Whether you slipped on a slick surface or tripped over an object, you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries.
Slip-And-Fall Injuries Can Be Serious
Falls can cause major injuries, even if you didn’t fall from an elevated height. You may suffer injuries such as:
- Back injuries
- Nerve damage
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Broken vertebrae
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Fractured bones
- Joint injuries
- Impalement injuries
It is possible that you suffered additional injuries. We may be able to help. We offer a free consultation to discuss your slip-and-fall claim.
Important Legal Points To Know About Slip-And-Fall Accidents
In Colorado, property owners owe different duties of care depending on whether the injury happened to a customer, a guest or a trespasser.
To recover compensation, you must be able to prove that the owner’s negligence created or permitted an unsafe condition and that they did not fix it or post notice of it.
The statute of limitations to file a slip-and-fall claim is typically two years from the date of the accident. Missing the deadline will likely mean you cannot file a claim.
Recovering Damages After A Fall
It’s helpful to report the accident, gather any evidence and get medical treatment. These steps can strengthen your claim for compensation.
You can recover damages for economic and noneconomic losses, such as:
- Lost income
- Medical bills
- Loss of earning capacity
- Loss of household services
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Emotional distress
If the fall resulted in wrongful death, you can also seek compensation for the funeral and burial costs.
Your Consultation Is Free
We do not charge for your consultation, and you pay nothing unless we get damages for you. Call us at (303) 894-8100 or contact us online.
