Denver has many beautiful areas to explore. Whether you like to hike, run, bike, or go shopping in our many stores and boutiques, there are plenty of fun places to visit here.
You never expect to be injured when visiting someone’s property. However, accidents happen every day due to the negligence or wrongdoing of a business or property owner.
If you have lost a loved one due to the fault of a Denver property owner, you may have a premises liability wrongful death claim.
We understand that no amount of money can fully compensate you for the loss of your loved one. However, you are entitled to seek justice and monetary awards can help ease the burdens caused by your loss.
The world-class attorneys at Dan Caplis Law exclusively practice personal injury law and have decades of successful experience in wrongful death cases. We have claimed record-setting damages for our clients and we want to help you get the maximum compensation you deserve.
Call us today at (303) 770-5551 or go to our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
What is Premises Liability?
According to the Colorado Judicial Branch, premises liability means that a property owner can be held responsible for injuries to others that happen on their property if they have been negligent in some way. Examples of premises liability accidents could include slip and fall, dog bites, car accidents on the property, amusement park accidents, and swimming pool accidents.
However, there are countless ways a person could be injured in a premises liability case. In Colorado, visitors to another party’s property are divided into three categories. A property owner owes a specific duty of care to each category of visitors.
The three types of visitors are licensees, invitees, and trespassers.
Licensees are those who go onto the property for personal reasons and are invited by the owner. They are usually social guests. The property owner owes a duty of care to the licensee to use reasonable care regarding known dangers on the property and to warn of dangers not ordinarily present on the property.
Invitees are usually on the property for work or business reasons. A contractor or a customer could be an example of an invitee. Property owners owe invitees a duty of care to reasonably protect them against dangers the owner knew or should have known about.
Trespassers are people who enter the property without the owner’s permission or knowledge. The only duty a property owner owes to a trespasser is to not willfully or deliberately cause a dangerous condition that could injure them.
Wrongful death premises liability cases are not easy to prove. You will need an experienced, skillful Denver premises liability wrongful death attorney to create the strongest possible legal strategy for your case.
At Dan Caplis Law, we have decades of experience with a near 100% success rate. We are here to win big for you!
What is a Denver Wrongful Death Claim?
If a person dies because of another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, their loved ones have a right to file a claim for damages, called a wrongful death action.
According to Colorado law, only certain people can file a wrongful death claim, and only at certain times. Generally, the surviving spouse has the exclusive right to file during the first year. During the second year, the surviving children can file a claim.
If the decedent had no surviving spouse or children, then their parents may bring a claim. A decedent’s designated beneficiary may also be able to bring a claim.
Who may file and when can be a bit complicated. You need to seek the advice of an experienced Denver wrongful death attorney to understand your rights as well as the deadline to file a claim.
How Dan Caplis Law Can Help
Dan Caplis Law knows that talk is cheap but results are real. We achieve excellent results for our wrongful death clients and would like to put our compassionate and dedicated attorneys to work for you.
If you think you may have a premises liability wrongful death claim, we want to help you. Call us at (303) 770-5551 or visit our contact page today to schedule a free consultation. Our premises liability wrongful death attorneys will listen to you, explain your rights, and help you decide your next steps.