Colorado Premises Liability Attorney

Property owners in Colorado Springs have a duty to provide visitors with safe conditions. When property owners are aware of hazards and fail to do something about them, they can be held liable for any injuries those hazardous conditions cause. Premises liability is the area of law that deals with injuries that occur on the property of another person.

Lawyer Jeffrey Scott Lasswell, a Colorado Springs premises liability attorney, knows how to help injured persons get full and fair compensation.

I am ready to fight for the compensation you need to get back on your feet. If you were hurt on someone else’s property, you should not be stuck with medical bills and other expenses. My law firm can help you hold the property owner accountable.

If you have been seriously injured in an accident that was caused by dangerous conditions on someone’s property in Colorado Springs, call attorney Jeffrey Scott Lasswell today. I will schedule a free initial consultation to explore your case.

What Do You Have to Prove in a Premises Liability Case?

In order to win a premises liability case, your attorney will have to prove the following:

• There was a condition on the premises that posed an unreasonable risk of harm.
• The property owner knew or should have known the dangerous condition existed.
• The property owner was negligent in creating the dangerous condition or was negligent in failing to fix or warn about the harmful condition.
• You suffered an injury as a result of the harmful condition.

How Can a Colorado Springs Premises Liability Attorney Help?

As a Colorado Springs premises liability lawyer, here’s what I can do for you:

• Investigate your claim. As an experienced premises liability attorney, I will thoroughly investigate your accident. This may include obtaining copies of your accident report, photos of the accident, medical bills, pay stubs and surveillance footage. As your lawyer I may view the accident scene or hire an accident reconstruction expert to do so. Thoroughly investigating your claim and gathering evidence is critical to proving the property owner’s negligence and the amount of your damages.
• Interview witnesses. As your lawyer I can interview witnesses and obtain their statements soon after your accident. If this is not done promptly, witnesses’ memories of the accident could fade over time.
• Identify all liable parties. More parties than just the property owner could be held responsible for compensating you. When I identify all the potentially liable parties, it greatly increases the chances that you will receive a full and fair settlement.
• Value your claim. As a premises liability lawyer, I know what your claim is worth based on the facts and circumstances of your accident.
• Negotiate your settlement. I will anticipate the insurance adjuster’s arguments that attempt to deny or reduce your claim. I know strategies to overcome these tactics.
• File a lawsuit. If it is impossible to fairly resolve a claim through settlement negotiations, as your attorney I will file a lawsuit for you and take your case to trial. I will do everything I can to make sure you get the maximum compensation you deserve.

Types of Premises Liability Cases and Accidents

As a property injury lawyer, I handle a wide range of premises liability cases where a person is injured. Those cases include:

• Slip and falls
• Trip and falls
• Sidewalk accidents
• Accidents on snow and ice
• Inadequate maintenance
• Negligent security
• Defective conditions
• Dog bites
• Swimming pool accidents
• Hotel negligence
• Stairway, elevator or escalator accidents

Damages in a Premises Liability Claim

The compensation you receive in a settlement will depend on the circumstances of your case. I will consider how severe your injuries are and whether you were partially at fault for the accident. The types of damages awarded in a premises liability case include:

• Medical expenses – You are entitled to be reimbursed for your medical bills, physical therapy, rehabilitation, prescription drugs, and other treatments you need because of your injuries. You want to be certain that your medical care is complete or you receive a final prognosis from your doctor so that all future expenses are included in your settlement.
• Lost wages – This includes both past and future wages that you will lose while you recover from your injuries. You will want to be repaid as well for any bonuses, benefits, commissions, and promotions you lost. If you have to change careers due to your injuries, you may be entitled to compensation for lost earning capacity if the new job pays less than your old one.
• Pain and suffering – These damages can be hard to calculate because they are not based on out-of-pocket expenses. As an experienced attorney, I will help you set a fair value for this portion of your claim.
• Loss of consortium – If you are married, your spouse may be entitled to damages for the loss of companionship as a result of your injuries.
• Wrongful death – In tragic premises liability cases where the victim dies, the victim’s dependents can file a wrongful death action. Compensation in wrongful death claims may include funeral and burial expenses, medical bills, lost wages and loss of companionship.
• Punitive damages – The purpose of punitive damages is to punish the negligent party. In rare cases, punitive damages are awarded when the negligent party’s actions are especially egregious.

Colorado Statute of Limitations on Premises Liability

If you have suffered an injury while on another person’s property in Colorado, it is critical that you contact me, an experienced Colorado premises liability attorney, as soon as possible. Under Colorado law, you have two years to pursue legal action against the individual who is responsible for your injuries.

This two-year time limit is known as a statute of limitations. You are barred from filing a claim after the period has passed. Contact me immediately to ensure your claim for injuries is not barred.

Premises Liability Frequently Asked Questions

Below are commonly asked questions I get about premises liability cases. If you have other questions about your particular case, do not hesitate to contact me today.

Talk to a Premises Liability Lawyer in Colorado Springs Now

I know how to investigate your premises liability case and determine whether you are entitled to compensation for your injuries. For years, I have successfully represented clients who have been injured due to dangerous conditions on someone else’s property.

I can help you. If you have been injured in an accident that was the result of unsafe conditions on someone’s property, call me today.