Premises Liability Attorneys Fort Collins, CO

At ELKUS & SISSON, P.C., our team of seasoned professionals brings a wealth of experience to navigating complex legal challenges with precision and dedication.

Every year, tens of thousands of Colorado residents are injured in falls. If you are one of them, and your injuries were someone else’s fault, the Fort Collins lawyers at Colorado Accident Attorneys can fight for you to receive a settlement check.

You must prove your slip and fall case, and you would do it by presenting the jury or insurance company with evidence that demonstrates what happened.

Then, you could either negotiate a settlement or receive an award from the jury.

The first step towards financial compensation is one that you need to take – call Colorado Injury Attorneys today to schedule a free initial consultation. Our attorneys will listen, learn and investigate before we take action on your behalf. To schedule a 100% free initial consultation, you can contact us through our website, or you can call us today at 303-567-7981.

Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents can occur for a number of reasons, including:

Slippery substances on the floor
Debris or equipment in a walking path
Cracked or broken flooring
Missing or broken handrails
Ice or snow that have not been cleared
Loose strings in the carpet

Regardless of the cause of the accident, you need to prove that someone else was negligent, and their actions (or inaction) caused your injuries. The burden of proof is on you, and unless you meet it, you cannot get a settlement check.

How to Prove My Slip and Fall Case

The absolute requirement is that you prove that the property owner was negligent. You must either show that they actively did something careless that caused your injury, or they did nothing in the face of a risk that they knew or should have known about.

You need to come to the table with evidence that shows what happened, even though it is difficult for you to gather proof yourself at the scene of the accident.

The following types of evidence can be helpful in your slip and fall case:

Testimony from people who saw your fall or the conditions in the area beforehand
Pictures from the scene of the accident
Video or security camera footage
An accident report written by police or personnel working for the property owner
Testimony from an accident reconstruction expert

You may not have all of these forms of evidence available to you at the time you file a lawsuit. Your attorney could still obtain any proof that the responsible party has in their hands during your court case.

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Should I Hire a Slip and Fall Lawyer?

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Yes. And you should retain a lawyer immediately after your accident. The more time that passes after the accident, the harder it may be to prove your case. In addition, you are also giving the insurance company time to work against you, and they would take full advantage of the opportunity.

Remember that if you do not have very strong proof that someone else was to blame, the insurance company is going to deny your claim and force you to fight. Even if the insurance company makes you a settlement offer, it does not mean that you are anywhere near home free. Your lawyer would know the value of your case, and they would either negotiate with the insurance company or sue the property owner, to get you what you deserve.

It costs you nothing from your own pocket to hire a slip and fall attorney, as we are only paid if you receive a check for your injuries.

Challenges in the Slip and Fall Legal Process

The insurance company is going to automatically be skeptical of your claim because they have financial reasons. They simply do not want to pay the full value of your claim, if they even want to pay anything at all. First, they will try to deny your claim for any possible reason. Then, the insurance company will try to minimize the severity of your injuries, even though they know full well how badly you are hurt.

You may face the following challenges while fighting for compensation:

You may not have been able to gather evidence immediately at the scene of the accident
Some of the evidence that you need is in the hands of the responsible party
The insurance company may try to blame you for the accident
The insurance company may be trying to pressure you to talk when it is not in your best interest

Contact a Fort Collins Slip and Fall Law Firm Today

Call Colorado Accident Attorneys today to discuss your case. We have delivered results for our clients, recovering millions of dollars since we opened our doors. Let us go to work for you. To schedule a free initial consultation, you can message us online, or you can call us today at 303-567-7981.