Fort Collins Premises Liability Lawyers
When Property Owners Fail to Provide a Safe Environment
Colorado property owners must make a reasonable effort to maintain the safety of their property for visitors. When an accident occurs on the property and results in injury to a visitor, the property owner may be liable for the visitor’s injuries. By inviting and allowing others onto their property, owners are frequently liable for any harm visitors experience due to unsafe conditions.
If you experience an injury due to an unsafe condition while visiting a public place or someone’s private property, you need to contact a Ft. Collins personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
Over $50M Recovered in the Past Seven Years
At the Tenge Law Firm LLC, our goal is to achieve the best possible result for our clients as soon as possible. Each case and each client is different, so we work directly with clients to meet their needs for medical care and personal situations. We have enjoyed great success, with exceedingly high client satisfaction, using this approach.
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$3,250,000 Rollover auto accident involving defective roof and serious injuries
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$1,475,000 Auto accident with head, neck and back injuries
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$950,000 Car accident with brain injury and orthopedic injuries
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$750,000 Policy Limits – Low speed auto accident leading to minor stroke
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$533,000 Trial Verdict - Client hit by airborne patio umbrella with facial scar and concussion.
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$450,000 Pedestrian hit by car
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$300,000 Four-car accident resulting in vertebral fracture and facial injuries
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$200,000 Auto accident with facial injuries
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$120,000 Slip-and-fall at fast food restaurant
Understanding Colorado Premises Liability Law
Anyone who owns, leases, or manages a property where people are allowed or invited to enter is required by law in Colorado to do the following:
- Maintain the premises in a safe condition
- Promptly correct any potential hazard
- Provide clear warnings and barriers to keep people from harm
To establish liability, the plaintiff must prove the property owner owed a duty of care, breached that duty, and the plaintiff suffered damages as a direct result.
Common Premises Liability Scenarios
There are many different situations for a potential liability lawsuit. Here are just a few examples of common situations that often make property owners liable:
- Slip and fall accident
- Animal and dog bites
- Inadequate security
- Exposed wires
- Fire hazards
- Swimming pool injuries
- Defects in elevators or escalators
- Potholes
- Retail store, restaurant, or hotel liability
- Inadequate maintenance and lighting
Slip and fall accidents happen on wet floors, by tripping over torn carpet, or falling on steps without handrails. In each of these examples, the slip and fall was preventable; it’s often negligence on behalf of the property owner not to dry the floor, repair the carpet, or to install a handrail. Their failure to take proactive steps in order for visitors to avoid injury makes them liable for the visitor’s injuries.
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"Would highly recommend to anyone!!"
Tenge Law Firm helped me out when I was in a accident that involved my whole family. They were great and fast with the entire process, and were awesome at keeping me updated throughout the entire process. Would highly recommend to anyone!!
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"Everyone is extremely nice & very efficient"
I highly recommend this law firm! They take care of everything in a timely manner & alleviate any harassment while you recover from injuries. Everyone is extremely nice & very efficient...if you need an attorney, Tenge Law is the place to go!
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"Definitely made it a stress-free experience"
Brenda was my attorney. She was amazing, helped me through the whole process. Definitely made it a stress-free experience, especially after going through something so traumatic! Was extremely attentive and always kept me updated on how my case was going! I would 1000% recommend them to everyone and anyone!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
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"They were extremely responsive and answered my questions very well."
Paige and Nina were a delight to work with. They were extremely responsive and answered my questions very well. They made me feel like I was in good hands and could trust them!
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"They treated me like family"
Todd, Liz and Nina were amazing. They handled my case very professionally. I recommend this law firm to anyone looking for a great firm. They treated me like family
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Defining a Visitor
When it comes to premises liability law, it is important to understand the difference between a licensee, invitee, and a trespasser. The status of the person injured on the property may affect the level of the duty of care and the according liability.
LICENSEE
Licensee means “a person who enters or remains on the land of another for the licensee’s own convenience or to advance his own interests, pursuant to the landowner’s permission or consent.” “Licensee” includes a social guest.
INVITEE
Invitee means a person who enters or remains on the land of another to transact business in which the parties are mutually interested—for example, a visitor to a retail store or restaurant.
In either event, both licensees and invitees are protected under the law for injuries due to unsafe conditions on the premises; property owners owe a duty of care to visitors, customers, and guests to ensure the property is free of hazards.
TRESPASSER
Property owners are rarely liable for injuries sustained by trespassers. Those with no permission or invitation to be on private property usually have no claim when injured. This rule is a bit more flexible when it comes to a child trespasser, however; a child trespasser requires an extra duty of care in regards to “attractive nuisances” such as swimming pools, trampolines, or similar conditions.
According to the American Red Cross, children ages 1-4 most often drown in home swimming pools. Other property water hazards include garden ponds and wells. Property owners aware of or who should be aware of the potential for a child trespasser must make reasonable accommodations to prevent harm to the trespasser.
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Reviews
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Ratings
As an industry leader in the field of personal injury, we're proud to maintain a superb 10.0 out of 10.0 rating on AVVO.com, have a preeminent AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and have recently been awarded Client Champion Platinum status from Lawyers.com.
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Results
In the last ten years, we've recovered $50 million on behalf of our clients. Our motto is simple - You do what you need to do physically recover, and we'll handle the rest.
At the Tenge Law Firm LLC, we feel a profound responsibility to ensure our client’s physical and emotional well being during one of the worst times of their life. We've put together a page of resources to help you gain legal expertise and education about the law.
Experienced Premises Liability Investigators
Premises liability law is complex, and insurance companies rigorously fight claims. The experienced legal team of the Tenge Law Firm, LLC knows how to investigate an accident, prepare a case, and most importantly, represent a client’s interests before insurers, defendants, or the court. When you hire the Tenge firm to represent you, our associates typically begin by determining the circumstances of your accident, including:
- If your accident was caused by a hazard on the property
- The party responsible for the condition of the premises
- If the owner or operator of the property knew or should have known of the hazard
- How long the hazard existed
- If there have been similar other incidents or complaints in the past
- Whether there were witnesses to the accident and what they observed
If you’ve been injured due to an unsafe condition on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. It’s important to speak to an attorney as soon as possible.
Speak with a Fort Collins Premises Liability Lawyer
The Tenge Law Firm, LLC is a client-centered practice with a thirty-plus year history of obtaining results for victims of premises injuries in the Ft. Collins area. Founded in 1992 by attorney J. Todd Tenge, the firm has a proven track record of success with personal injury lawsuits.
If you’ve experienced an injury or lost a loved one due to a property owner’s negligence, call (970) 510-8077 or online to schedule a free consultation now.
