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Premises Liability and Gyms: What Are Your Rights?
When you go to the gym, you do so with the understanding that the facility is properly managed and all equipment is safe to use. However, weights and dumbbells could easily break a bone, treadmills can send you flying backward, and any equipment left out on the floor can be a tripping hazard. Sadly, many gyms hide behind liability waivers when someone is injured, although they may not be as full-proof as they appear. Thus, you may be wondering, can you hold a gym liable for your injuries?
Why Your Landlord May Be Liable for Your Injuries
Landlords in Colorado have a duty to keep their premises safe for their tenants. This duty may extend to protecting tenants and visitors from the risk of harm from third-party criminal activity. If you have suffered injury through a criminal assault that occurred on a rental property, your landlord may be liable for your injuries or losses on the basis of negligent security.
How Do I Figure Out My Damages in a Slip-and-Fall Case?
Updated on May 23, 2019.
Slip-and-falls are some of the most common claims we at the Tenge Law Firm, LLC, handle when it comes to personal injury law. To win a slip-and-fall case, the plaintiff must prove that he or she suffered an injury due to the negligence of the defendant. Whether the injury was caused by a negligent person or organization, there are several things that must be proven. These include:
Causes of Swimming Injuries in Colorado
Updated on May 23, 2019.
Drowning is the second leading cause of death for Colorado children age 14 and under. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, three children die from drowning each day in the United States; and for every child that dies from drowning, five more “receive emergency department care for nonfatal submersion injuries.”
Stairways and Their Hazards
Updated on May 23, 2019.
Because stairs are a common feature in many homes and buildings, people take them for granted. However, they aren’t always safe to use, and the unwary person may fall and injure himself.
Personal Injury Law: Slip and Fall Accident Tips
Slip and fall accidents are some of the trickiest situations in personal injury law. One reason for this is that they can happen most anywhere and to anyone. They are not very predictable and the weather doesn’t have to be icy, snowy or wet for an accident to take place. Most everyone will suffer a fall at some point in their lives and there’s a good chance it won’t be your fault when it happens.
Major Nursing Home Chain Faces Lawsuit over Poor Conditions
The attorney general of New Mexico has recently filed a lawsuit against Preferred Care Partners Management Group, one of the largest nursing home chains in the country, claiming the chain has been providing inadequate care to their residents. Preferred Care Partners Management Group runs nursing homes in at least 10 states, including Colorado.
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