Slip and fall accidents can cause substantial damage, serious injuries, and a financially uncertain future as you contemplate how to pay unexpected medical bills and make up lost income. This is a frustrating situation because someone else’s carelessness was likely responsible for your injuries.
At Dulin McQuinn Young, we want to hold the negligent party accountable for your injuries and secure the compensation you deserve after being harmed due to hazardous conditions on someone else’s property. Contact us today for a free case review, where we can explain more about how we can help.
Why Choose Dulin McQuinn Young for Your Slip and Fall Claim
If you were injured on someone else’s property, you will likely be dealing with their insurance company. This applies to injuries on private, commercial, or public property. Insurance companies fight to minimize the money they pay to claimants – often wrongfully denying claims or offering lowball amounts to settle others. Having to deal with another party adversely opposed to your interests can be a lot to deal with when you are suffering from a painful injury.
Experienced slip and fall lawyers like those from Dulin McQuinn Young know the tactics insurance companies play. We can anticipate them and challenge them. By thoroughly investigating your case, we can determine how the accident occurred and which premises liability laws they broke. We can fight for your maximum compensation.
Some of the reasons why we believe we are the best law firm to handle your slip and fall case include:
- We have ample experience – Our attorneys have over 20 years of legal experience championing the rights of accident victims.
- We are focused – Our law firm focuses exclusively on personal injury cases. We have developed effective legal strategies and are familiar with the laws that dictate these cases. We prepare every case for trial because we have learned this is the best way to maximize your results, even if your case is ultimately settled.
- We aren’t afraid to go to trial – We don’t issue empty threats of going to trial. We are trial lawyers. We are known for fighting against insurance companies and powerful corporations.
- We have a long track record of success – Our Fort Collins personal injury attorneys have achieved several multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. We also achieved $771,000 in a premises liability case against Home Depot, the second-largest premises liability verdict in Douglas County. Insurance companies are familiar with our results, so when we are retained for a case, this often motivates them to offer a higher settlement.
- We work on a contingency – You shouldn’t have to worry about how to pay legal bills after someone else’s actions caused you to experience an unexpected accident. That’s why we do all the legal work upfront, and you don’t have to pay us until you receive a settlement or award from the negligent party responsible for your injuries.
Our firm offers a a free, no-obligation consultation, so you can explain your situation, ask questions, and learn what it is like to work with us. We encourage you to take the first step toward your financial recovery by contacting us today to schedule your free case review.
What Is Premises Liability?
To understand your rights after a slip and fall, it’s necessary to understand premises liability. All property owners, landlords, building management companies, and lessees are responsible for keeping their premises safe and free of hazards to avoid injuries to others. Premises liability refers to the financial responsibility of the person who owns or controls the premises when they fail to uphold their legal duties.
These parties can be held responsible for injuries that occur when they do not maintain safe conditions or warn visitors about known hazards. If you slipped and fell because of a hazardous condition, you may have the right to file an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit against the party or parties responsible for your injuries.
Common Causes of Slips and Falls
Slips and falls often occur due to unsafe conditions, causing victims to lose their balance and fall. Common hazardous conditions that cause slips and falls include:
- Accumulated ice, rain, or snow
- Spills that were not cleaned up
- Potholes or cracked pavement
- Damaged or uneven floors
- Recently waxed or polished floors
- Broken steps or handrails
- Cluttered walkways
- Inadequate lighting to spot hazards
If you were injured while visiting a friend’s house, store, or parking lot, you may have the right to file a premises liability claim.
What Do I Have to Prove to Win My Slip and Fall Case?
Slip and fall cases are usually based on the legal concept of negligence. To win a negligence claim, you must be able to prove the following four legal elements:
- The property owner had a duty of care – You must show that you were legally on the property and the property owner was responsible for maintaining the property.
- The property owner breached the duty of care – You have to prove that the property owner breached their duty of care by failing to remedy unsafe conditions they knew about or should have known about or did not provide an appropriate warning to protect you from them.
- The breach caused your injuries – If the property owner would have remedied the unsafe condition or warned you about it, you would not have slipped and fallen.
- You suffered damages – You must be able to show you suffered some type of harm because of the slip and fall for which a court can award damages to you against the party responsible for your fall.
Financial Compensation You Can Recover in a Personal Injury Claim
If you were injured on someone else’s property, you may be able to seek compensation for your economic and non-economic damages, which may include:
- Past, present, and future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning capacity
- Personal property that was damaged in the fall
- Permanent disabilities and impairments
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of quality of life
An experienced personal injury attorney can review your case to determine its potential value and the damages you can include in your demand.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
If you were hurt after you slipped and fell, reach out to Dulin McQuinn Young. We can discuss the circumstances during a free case review and explain our process for seeking fair compensation. Call us at (303) 246-1111 to get started.