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Fifteen percent (15%) of all accidental deaths are caused by slip and fall accidents, second only to motor vehicle accidents. There are many different kinds of slip, trip and fall incidents. Businesses and residences may be liable for hazardous conditions due to a build up of ice or snow if they do not take adequate precautions to clear them.
Owners or occupiers of property have a duty to protect persons lawfully on their property from injuries caused by dangerous conditions that the owner or occupier knew or should have known existed. It is usually not difficult to determine who owns a piece of property. An occupier is someone who has control over the property, such as a renter. In Colorado, the owner or occupier must be negligent in some way before they can be held liable. The duty owed by an owner or occupier of land varies depending upon the types of people who may be on their property. There are three types of people who can be injured in Colorado: invitees, licensees and trespassers.
In addition to being able to determine these legal distinctions and duties, preserving evidence by taking photographs, recording statements of witnesses and saving physical evidence are important actions that must usually be taken in slip, trip and fall cases. That is why it is important for victims of slip, trip and fall accidents to hire an attorney who can tackle these issues and protect their interests.
Bendinelli Law Firm has the knowledge and experience you need. We have an experienced qualified staff that is ready to fight for your rights. We tell our clients- we want you to concentrate on the important things: getting healthy and returning to your day-to-day life, while our attorneys take care of the complicated legal issues and deal with the insurance company. We will work hard to protect your interests and get you the compensation you deserve.
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