Over $50M Recovered in the Past Seven Years
At the Tenge Law Firm, LLC, our goal is to achieve the best possible result for our clients as soon as possible. Each case and each client is different, so we work directly with clients to meet their needs for medical care and personal situations. We have enjoyed great success, with exceedingly high client satisfaction, using this approach.
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$3,250,000 Rollover auto accident involving defective roof and serious injuries
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$1,475,000 Auto accident with head, neck and back injuries
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$950,000 Car accident with brain injury and orthopedic injuries
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$750,000 Policy Limits – Low speed auto accident leading to minor stroke
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$533,000 Trial Verdict - Client hit by airborne patio umbrella with facial scar and concussion.
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$450,000 Pedestrian hit by car
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$300,000 Four-car accident resulting in vertebral fracture and facial injuries
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$200,000 Auto accident with facial injuries
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$120,000 Slip-and-fall at fast food restaurant
How Do Slip and Fall Claims Work?
Property owners in Colorado have the responsibility to keep their property safe from hazards that could cause visitors to slip, trip, or fall. If the property owner is negligent in repairing or removing these hazards, you have two legal options in order to legally pursue compensation for the injuries and resulting harm to your finances: filing a claim with the property owner’s insurance, or filing a premises liability lawsuit in court. It is important to have the guidance and representation of a Fort Collins personal injury lawyer with both of these options, as it can help you obtain the maximum compensation available for your injuries. Here are a couple of important reasons why:
- Comparative negligence: Due to comparative or contributory negligence provisions in Colorado’s personal injury statutes, you can make a personal injury claim even if you were partially at fault for the accident. However, if the court finds that you were at least 50 percent at fault for the accident, then it will dismiss the case against the defendant. A common tactic for insurance companies and their lawyers is to claim that the accident was all or mostly your fault and, therefore, they owe you nothing. An experienced attorney knows how to look for, document, and prove property owner liability in such cases.
- Statute of limitations: The statute of limitations on personal injury lawsuits in Colorado is only two years following the date of the injury. This means that if a fair settlement is not offered by the insurance company, the clock is ticking on your ability to pursue the matter in court. After two years, if you file a claim in court, the case will likely be dismissed and compensation will no longer be available. A personal injury attorney not only works to negotiate a fair settlement outside of court, but also manages deadlines to keep all of your options for receiving compensation open.
Hundreds of 5-star Reviews. Exceptional Results
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"Everyone is extremely nice & very efficient"
I highly recommend this law firm! They take care of everything in a timely manner & alleviate any harassment while you recover from injuries. Everyone is extremely nice & very efficient...if you need an attorney, Tenge Law is the place to go!
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"Would highly recommend to anyone!!"
Tenge Law Firm helped me out when I was in a accident that involved my whole family. They were great and fast with the entire process, and were awesome at keeping me updated throughout the entire process. Would highly recommend to anyone!!
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"They were extremely responsive and answered my questions very well."
Paige and Nina were a delight to work with. They were extremely responsive and answered my questions very well. They made me feel like I was in good hands and could trust them!
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"Definitely made it a stress-free experience"
Brenda was my attorney. She was amazing, helped me through the whole process. Definitely made it a stress-free experience, especially after going through something so traumatic! Was extremely attentive and always kept me updated on how my case was going! I would 1000% recommend them to everyone and anyone!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
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"They treated me like family"
Todd, Liz and Nina were amazing. They handled my case very professionally. I recommend this law firm to anyone looking for a great firm. They treated me like family
- Jenn K.
What Are Common Causes and Consequences of Slip and Fall Accidents?
A slip and fall accident can occur anywhere, and for a variety of reasons. However, here are a few of the more common causes:
- Cracked or uneven stairways
- Poorly lit stairways or those that are unmarked
- Rippled carpeting or poorly maintained flooring
- Wet floors
- Potholes
- Tripping hazards due to debris or displays blocking walkways
- Icy parking lots or walkways
The injuries suffered in slip and fall accidents can be quite serious, resulting in long recoveries, lost time from work, the inability to return to work, or even death. Some of the common injuries seen in slip and fall accidents include:
- Brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Neck injuries
- Broken bones, including hips, legs, arms, wrists, ribs, and ankles
- Torn tendons and ligaments
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Reviews
When our clients are happy, they say so. Whether we’re being described for how well we communicate, our responsiveness, or the quality of our service, we’re consistently rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by those we represent.
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Ratings
As an industry leader in the field of personal injury, we're proud to maintain a superb 10.0 out of 10.0 rating on AVVO.com, have a preeminent AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and have recently been awarded Client Champion Platinum status from Lawyers.com.
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Results
In the last ten years, we've recovered $50 million on behalf of our clients. Our motto is simple - You do what you need to do physically recover, and we'll handle the rest.
At the Tenge Law Firm, we feel a profound responsibility to ensure our client’s physical and emotional well being during one of the worst times of their life. We've put together a page of resources to help you gain legal expertise and education about the law.
Proving Liability for Slip and Fall Claims
In order to prove that the property owner was liable for your slip and fall accident, evidence must be presented to show that there was a dangerous condition on the property that the property owner knew about (or should have known about), and that the property owner was negligent in their responsibility to remove that hazard.
To prove a property owner’s liability, there are a number of things you can do to help your case:
- Take photos of the place where the accident occurred, including the hazardous condition that caused the accident. This should be done immediately, in order to prevent the property owner from repairing the condition before you have filed your claim and saying that the condition never existed.
- Get the names and contact information for all of the individuals who witnessed your accident.
- If the accident occurred on commercial or public property, file an incident report with the onsite manager. Make sure you get a copy of the report you filed. Your attorney will research if there have been any other incident reports filed due to the same hazardous condition.
- Seek immediate medical help for your injuries and keep a copy of all documentation from the medical treatments you obtain for your injuries, including bills.
- Retain records of any other expenses you incur due to your accident, including lost time from work.
- Avoid making statements to the property owner’s insurance company before talking to an attorney, and don’t agree to any settlement offers unless your attorney has had the opportunity to review them.
- Be careful about what you post on social media while you are undergoing the legal process of pursuing a slip and fall claim. The lawyers for insurance companies often look to a claimant’s social media accounts in order to find statements they may have made regarding their own fault in the accident or proof that the injuries you acquired may have occurred due to other activities.
How Tenge Law Firm, LLC Can Help You
The slip and fall attorneys at the Tenge Law Firm, LLC are ready to fight for you to receive the maximum compensation possible for your slip and fall injury. Since 1992, the Tenge Law Firm, LLC has built a team of skilled attorneys, paralegals, investigators, and support staff to provide professional, aggressive representation focused on helping our injured clients to get the financial help they need to recover from their injuries and move on from their accident. We have experience in discovering and proving the liability of all responsible parties and providing our clients with personalized and compassionate service.
If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident, the clock is ticking on your ability to file a claim. online or call (970) 510-8077 to schedule your free consultation and case review today.
