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
What Types of Injuries Occur at Swimming Pools?
Most swimming pool injuries involve water or slippery, hard surfaces, but can also be the result of poor maintenance and a lack of safety measures. Common injuries that occur in or around swimming pools include:
- Accidental drownings
- Fall-related injuries, such as fractured bones and traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Head, neck, and spine injuries from diving into a shallow section of the pool
- Chemical burns from improperly mixed cleaning solution
- Severe contusions and lacerations on damaged handrails or surfaces
Hundreds of 5-star Reviews. Exceptional Results
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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
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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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"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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"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!
- Zitlaly O.
Slip and Fall Accidents at Swimming Pools
Areas around pools are common places for slip and fall accidents to occur. Walking surfaces around a swimming pool are typically hard concrete and often wet from splashing water and swimmers climbing in and out of the pool. Poolside slip and fall injuries can be serious, because of the hardness of the surfaces on which victims fall. Not only swimming pool water, but also spilled sodas, ice cream, and sunscreen can contribute to the risk of falling.
Children and the elderly have a particularly high risk for swimming pool slip and fall accidents. They can either fall against a hard surface, causing serious blunt force trauma to multiple body parts, or fall into the pool, resulting in a drowning. Approximately ten people die from drowning every day in the U.S. and two out of ten of these drowning fatalities are children ages 14 or younger, according to a report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This can occur due to negligent supervision, a lack of or damaged safety rails, and obscured or missing depth signage.
In contrast, even an elderly person with training will have difficulty getting to the surface after a fall if they have mobility issues or if they strike their head on the side of the pool. If a handrail is faulty, they might not be able to easily get out of the pool, especially if they are disoriented. Ensuring that every aspect of a pool is safe for swimmers, no matter the age, should be of the utmost importance to pool owners.
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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.
Swimming Pools and Attractive Nuisance in Colorado
Generally, you would assume that injuries sustained on private property, such as a personal pool, cannot be counted towards a personal injury claim if the victim did not have permission to be there. Colorado law does protect property owners from lawsuits made by trespassers in most situations, but children are afforded separate protection under state premises liability laws, specifically the Colorado Attractive Nuisance Doctrine.
Any object or landmark that is likely to cause injury to a child, such as a swimming pool, treehouse, or trampoline. When someone puts an object like this on their property, they are expected to put protective measures in place, such as locking all gates and doors, fencing off the landmark, or storing and locking away the object, like a trampoline. If a child is able to easily access the property and is injured in a private swimming pool, the owner can be held liable for not securing the property.
Why You Need an Attorney
Pool owners and their insurance companies will often deny liability in a swimming pool accident, claiming that the victim lacked proper training, was being unsafe, or was aware of any risks or hazardous conditions. But if an injury or death occurred at their swimming pool as a result of their negligent decisions or behavior, then they can be held liable by the victim or their family.
Premise’s liability claims are complicated matters that require a detailed knowledge of local laws and the determination to investigate every detail. When you contact the Tenge Law Firm, LLC, you will encounter Fort Collins premises liability lawyers who will fully dedicate all their experience to reviewing your case and fighting for full compensation, whether through negotiations or a trial.
Call (970) 510-8077 to schedule a free consultation and learn what your rights are in a swimming pool accident.
