CATASTROPHIC INJURIES

WRONGFUL DEATH

TRUCKING (18-WHEELER) ACCIDENTS

CAR ACCIDENTS

• INVOLVING DRUNK DRIVERS OR DRIVERS IMPAIRED BY DRUGS
• INVOLVING CELL PHONE USE OR TEXTING
• INVOLVING MOTORCYCLES
• INVOLVING BICYCLES
• INVOLVING PEDESTRIANS

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES

SPINAL INJURIES/PARALYSIS

NERVE INJURIES

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING

DEFECTIVE OR DANGEROUS PRODUCTS

CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS

GENERAL NEGLIGENCE

• PREMISES LIABILITY

• DOG ATTACKS

• SLIP AND FALL INJURIES

INSURANCE BAD FAITH

General Negligence

PREMISES LIABILITY

Apartment complex managers and owners, retail business owners and homeowners all have a duty to keep their “premises” safe for those working at and visiting their locations. When an apartment owner fails to clear snow and ice from walkways, when supermarkets fail to mop up spills in the produce department, when big box retailers fail to prevent merchandise from falling onto customers, the law of “premises liability” applies to require the property owner to be held responsible for injuries resulting from the property owners’ negligence.

If’ you or a loved one has been injured from someone’s careless behavior, we want to hear from you. Fill out an online contact form to have your case reviewed or call our office to set up a free consultation. We will answer your questions and explain your legal options.

DOG BITES AND ATTACKS

While most dogs never bite anyone, millions of adults and children are bitten or attacked by dogs every year. Most injuries are relatively minor but some are serious. Many breeds of dog are capable of causing serious injury and death. The statistics are surprising:

• Almost 5 million people are bitten by dogs annually (roughly 2% of the population)

• 800,000 of those bitten need some type of medical treatment ranging from hospitalization to cleaning the wound and applying a dressing

• 1,000 of those bitten need emergency room treatment or hospitalization

• Between 15-20 of those bitten die

• Most victims are children

• The face is the most frequent target

The medical costs associated with dog bites are high, but the emotional costs can be even higher. Victims who survive often become afraid to go for walks or ride their bikes for fear of another attack. They even become skittish around dogs that are restrained.

Assisting Victims of Dog Bites and Attacks

At The Klibaner Law Firm, our attorneys are familiar with laws pertaining to animal attacks and dog bites. We help our clients recover compensation for medical expenses, time away from work, future medical care, and pain and suffering. Using resources, experience and knowledge, Klibaner Law Firm attorneys seek to obtain the maximum compensation for dog bite victims and their family members.

Colorado Dog Bite Laws

Colorado is a state that supports statutory strict liability for dog bites, which means that the stringent laws making owners liable for injuries caused by a dog bite are intended to protect others from being needlessly victimized from irresponsible dog owners. Dog bite laws in Colorado are very strict, and depending upon the circumstances, a victim can recover compensation from:

• A person whose negligence caused the attack.

• A person who violated a leash law or a law prohibiting dogs from "running at large."

• A person who kept a dog with the knowledge that the dog had a history of injuring people.

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury from a dog attack, we want to hear from you. Fill out an online contact form to have your case reviewed or call our office to set up a free consultation. We will answer your questions and explain your legal options.

SLIP AND FALL INJURIES

The term "slip and fall" refers to situations where a careful person falls on another person's property due to a lack of care on the part of the property owner or resident.

A slip and fall injury can occur when a floor or walkway is wet or slick from being polished. It can also happen when carpeting is not tacked down correctly, when floorboards are loose or warped and cause an uneven surface. Slip and fall injuries may happen when a storeowner allows a box or other item to intrude into the walkway.

In other instances, missing handrails along steps or stairs, uneven stairs, poor visibility due to inadequate lighting and unidentified changes in floor height cause even careful people to trip and fall.

Sometimes, through neglect, or a choice to save money, walkways are left uncovered with ice, snowmelt is not applied, or applied improperly, or gutters are allowed to leak and cause ice to form on walkways. Sometimes, of course, people will slip and suffer serious injury, and it is no one's fault. Other times, a grocery store may neglect its duty to keep floors free of slippery substances. A corporation owning an apartment complex may try to save money by failing to make repairs or to hire enough maintenance people to keep the premises safe.

Often, people who fall, even those who are seriously injured, are embarrassed and fail to report their injuries. This is a mistake.  If you fall and are hurt, report the injury right away and if possible, photograph where you fell. If there are witnesses, get their names. Above all, get any needed medical attention promptly. Don't blame yourself when your fall may be the responsibility of a property owner who failed to take reasonable measures to keep the premises safe.

Injuries sustained from such accidents range from a twisted ankle to broken bones or, in some cases, permanent disabilities.

If you or a loved one has suffered a slip and fall injury, we want to hear from you. Fill out our online contact form to have your case reviewed or call us to set up a free initial consultation. We will answer your questions and explain your legal options.

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