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When you enter another person’s property, there are certain legal expectations placed on the owner to make the premises safe for visitors.
Lack of awareness, poor management, and general property neglect may create potential hazards that may make the premises unsafe for visitors.
If you suffered bodily harm as a result of dangerous conditions on another’s property, a Pueblo premises liability lawyer could help you file a claim for damages.
An experienced personal injury attorney could help you navigate the legal complexities of property liability claims and pursue compensation for your injuries.
A person or entity acts negligently when they fail to exercise reasonable care toward another person, causing them harm.
The at-fault person or entity may then be responsible for resulting damages such as medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of income, and more.
In property liability cases, the duty of care determines the level of responsibility between the landowner and the injured visitor, and therefore, if the proprietor is responsible for any resulting injuries.
State law does this by categorizing visitors into different groups depending on their purpose for entering the property.
Invitees are typically customers of a business or a place intended for and used by the public.
Licensees are guests of the property, allowed to be on the premises at the owner’s invitation.
Proprietors have a legal obligation to these individuals to keep their property free from hazards and to warn them of any potentially dangerous conditions.
Trespassers do not have permission to be on someone’s property.
Therefore, property owners do not owe a legal duty of care to these individuals and cannot be liable for any injuries they suffer while on their premises.
A Pueblo premises liability attorney could explain the nuances of these categories and how they may impact the outcome of a case.
Various conditions on a property can result in severe bodily harm to visitors.
Some examples of hazardous conditions that may result in viable premises liability claims include:
The Colorado Revised Statute §13-80-102 states that plaintiffs have two years from the date of their injury to file a lawsuit for damages.
Failure to file a lawsuit in time means that the injured person may not be able to seek compensation from the negligent party.
A Pueblo lawyer could help a claimant file their premises liability case before the statutory deadline expires.
Negligent property managers and owners should be held responsible for the harm they cause to their visitors.
A Pueblo premises liability lawyer could help you pursue legal action against these individuals if you suffered injuries while on their property.
To discover what your next steps are in filing a claim for damages, call today.
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Attorney, Christopher M. Nicolaysen focuses primarily on helping those injured in car accidents due to no fault of their own.
The personal injury matters include auto accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and trucking accidents.
Chris truly enjoys helping clients through a difficult time and helping them get the compensation they deserve.
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