Many slip and fall cases are the result of an unsafe condition on a business owner’s property. In such cases, a specific situation or condition causes the accident, and people are victimized through no fault of their own.
The Denver injury lawyers at The Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal would like you to know that under Colorado premises liability laws, the owners, managers and caretakers of parking lots have a responsibility to ensure that those who use their premises are not subject to any circumstances that may cause serious injury in the event of a fall.
Whether it is a commercial business, a school campus, a city park or library or a sports arena, the parking lot areas of these types of establishments are often unsafe — whether because of poor lighting, cracked or broken pavement or faulty handrails — and serious injuries can occur as a result. It could be private property or a public place – the laws apply if there is evidence that the parking lot was unsafe, which could be the case for a variety of reasons.
| Denver Parking Lot Slip and Fall Accidents There are several circumstances that may cause someone to slip and fall in a parking lot: • Wet, snow-covered or icy pedestrian walkways • Uneven pavement, walkways or steps • Cracked or debris-filled pavement or walkway areas • Inadequate lighting at night • A parking lot where fluids or liquids have been spilled or leaked, and not properly cleared • Inadequate parking lot security • Improperly or poorly marked directional signage or pavement markings • A missing or broken drain cover |
Many fall victims think that their injury is their own fault, but a skilled personal injury lawyer who is familiar with the laws governing premise liability cases may be able to investigate the accident, and help determine negligence on the part of the property owner, management company, maintenance personnel or security officers. You may be able to recover financial damages for any medical treatments or procedures and hospital bills, plus compensation for any lost wages and any long term conditions resulting from your injury.
In the case of a parking lot slip and fall accident, time is of the essence. Any discovery of negligence on the part of those responsible for ensuring your safety in a parking lot is best investigated as soon as possible after the accident happens.
If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a parking lot slip and fall accident in Colorado, call the Denver personal injury lawyers at The Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal. We will fight for the compensation you deserve, and aggressively fight for the compensation you deserve.