Denver Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer
Denver Slip and Fall Injury Attorney Serving Colorado
Losing one's footing and falling down is not usually considered to be an especially dangerous situation. However, these accidents can be surprisingly harmful, especially when they affect small children or the elderly. Multiple parts of a person's body can be injured in a fall, and these injuries may lead to complications and temporary or permanent physical impairments, issues that affect a person's ability to work and earn an income, and significant and long-lasting pain. When a slip and fall or trip and fall accident occurs because a property owner failed to ensure that walking areas were safe, victims will need to determine their best options for receiving financial compensation, including filing a personal injury lawsuit.
The Gold Law Firm provides legal help and representation for people who have suffered fall injuries and in other cases involving premises liability. We know the difficulties that victims often face as they attempt to prove that a property owner was responsible for their injuries, and we understand the importance of financial compensation that will cover a person's medical expenses, repay them for the income they have lost, and address their pain and suffering. With our experience in multiple types of injury cases, we can ensure that victims will be able to take the correct steps to secure the maximum compensation they deserve and make a full recovery.
Common Injuries in Slip and Fall Cases
Slip and fall accidents can have many causes. These injuries are often the result of wet floors or slippery surfaces caused by weather conditions, spilled liquids, or a lack of warnings when floors have been mopped or polished. Injuries at retail stores may occur because adequate floor mats were not placed inside a building's doors to address rain and snow or because spills were not cleaned up properly. Slip and fall accidents can also occur at swimming pools, playgrounds, or amusement parks due to the failure to address hazards in areas where people were walking.
In addition to injuries caused by slippery surfaces, tripping hazards may also cause visitors to a property to suffer harm. Damaged sidewalks and cracks or potholes in parking lots may lead to trip and fall accidents when people are walking outdoors. Fall accidents can also occur indoors due to torn carpets, missing floor tiles, electrical cords in walkways, merchandise that creates obstacles in a store's aisles, and damaged steps or broken handrails in stairwells.
Fall accidents can result in multiple types of injuries. Some of the most common injuries include broken bones or sprained joints, and these may affect parts of the body such as the wrists, elbows, hips, knees, or ankles. A person who hits their head on the ground or other nearby objects may suffer traumatic brain injuries, which can lead to a variety of ongoing issues, such as memory loss, psychological disorders, epilepsy, and problems with balance and coordination. The jolting impact of a fall may lead to whiplash or spinal cord injuries, and in serious cases, this may result in partial or total paralysis, including paraplegia or quadriplegia. When a fall occurs from a great height, such as from the upper level of a shopping mall or from the top of a stairway, injuries may result in a person's wrongful death.
Contact Our Denver County Slip and Fall Injury Attorneys
Following a fall injury, it is important to work with an attorney who can quickly gather evidence from the scene of an accident and demonstrate that a property owner or tenant was responsible. Our lawyers will advocate on behalf of victims of these types of injuries, ensuring that they can receive proper compensation for all of the damages they have suffered. To schedule a free consultation and get the representation you need following a serious injury, contact us by calling 303-694-4653.