Colorado Premises Liability Wrongful Death Attorney

Lawyers for Fatal Premises Liability Cases in Colorado

No one ever expects to be seriously injured or killed due to the negligence of another person or company, but unfortunately, these types of incidents happen every day. If you have lost a loved one in an accident that was caused by someone else's carelessness, you may be wondering if you have any legal options. In cases involving wrongful death, the answer is usually yes.

Wrongful death lawsuits are designed to hold negligent parties accountable for their actions and to provide compensation for the victim's family. In some cases, a wrongful death may occur due to premises liability, which refers to the legal responsibility of a property owner or occupier to keep their premises safe for invited guests. A property owner who was responsible for a person's death due to unsafe conditions on their premises may be held liable for the damages suffered by the victim's surviving family members.

If your loved one has been killed due to premises liability, the wrongful death attorneys at Colorado Wrongful Death Lawyer, A Division of The Gold Law Firm can advise you of your legal rights and options. We will thoroughly investigate the accident to determine who is responsible and gather evidence demonstrating liability by a property owner or anyone else who failed to protect your loved one's safety. We will fight to make sure your family receives the compensation you need and deserve.

Holding a Property Owner Responsible for Your Loved One's Death

If a property owner knew there was a dangerous condition on their property but did not take steps to remedy the situation, they could be held liable if someone was killed as a result. In order to succeed in a wrongful death lawsuit involving premises liability, you must prove that the defendant breached their duty of care and that this breach resulted in the death of your loved one.

Wrongful death cases that involve premises liability may address issues such as:

• Slip and fall accidents - If a property owner was aware of a dangerous walking surface but did not take steps to fix the problem, they could be held liable if someone was killed due to a slip and fall. In these situations, deaths may be caused by traumatic brain injuries that occur when a person strikes their head on the ground. Falls from an upper level to a lower level are more likely to be fatal, and falls on stairs or stairwells can also lead to fatal injuries.
• Dog bites and animal attacks - A property owner may be held liable if they did not take steps to protect people from harm due to a potentially dangerous animal or warn guests about the danger. In some cases, an animal that was known to be dangerous may have been allowed to roam freely, and it may attack invited guests or other visitors who were legally allowed to be on the property. In other cases, an attack may occur due to failure to properly restrain a dog, and a dog's owner or another person who was responsible for the dog may be liable for fatal dog bite injuries.
• Swimming pools and drowning - A property owner who has a swimming pool on their premises has a duty to take steps to keep it safe for invited guests, including children. This may involve installing a fence around the pool, posting signs warning of the danger, and ensuring that the pool is properly maintained. Owners of public pools may also be required to ensure that trained lifeguards provide supervision at all times when pools are open. If a property owner fails to take these precautions, and someone is killed as a result, they may be held liable for the wrongful death.

Contact Our Denver, CO Premises Liability Wrongful Death Lawyers

If your family has experienced a tragic loss that occurred because of unsafe conditions on someone else's property, you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the responsible party. The experienced attorneys of Colorado Wrongful Death Lawyer, A Division of The Gold Law Firm can help you understand your legal rights and options, and we will fight for the justice and compensation they deserve. Contact our office today at 303-694-4653 for a free consultation.