Slip and Fall Accidents in Denver, Colorado
Liability for slip-and-falls on ice and snow in Colorado
When living in Colorado, you will encounter a lot of snow and ice, so you need to be extremely careful when walking on a sidewalk, in a parking lot, or anywhere else. Property owners and managers have a responsibility to make their property as safe as possible, even when the elements are at their worst. […]
Read moreWho is Liable for Injuries on Missing or Unmaintained Sidewalks in Denver?
According to a recent article in The Denver Post, City Council members have been meeting to discuss the issue of missing or unmaintained sidewalks in Denver and the risks of slip and fall injuries. Numerous neighborhoods in the city may not be safe for pedestrians, as sidewalks either are in poor states of repair or […]
Read moreHow a Slip-and-Fall Injury is Defined
Walk into a store, slip on a wet floor that wasn’t clearly marked, become injured and it’s a slip-and-fall injury, right? It depends. Sometimes the incident is clear-cut; other times, not necessarily. It might be that there was a failure by the premises holder to maintain a safe surface; however, there can also be extenuating […]
Read moreReview Shows Exercise Helpful in Preventing Fall Accidents among Seniors
An analysis of a wide body of research into the prevention of fall accidents involving seniors indicates that a balanced exercise program can help seniors reduce their risk of falls. The researchers reviewed 159 studies that were conducted on fall prevention programs. The studies involved the participation of more than 79,000 seniors. Some earlier studies […]
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