If you rent a property, your landlord is responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy living environment by conducting regular inspections and making necessary repairs. When landlords fail to do so, tenants can suffer injuries due to unsafe conditions. At Bradford Pelton P.C., we represent individuals who have been seriously injured or lost a loved one due to a landlord’s negligence. If you or a family member has been harmed because your landlord failed to uphold their duty of care, we encourage you to contact us today to discuss your case.

Landlords are responsible for promptly addressing hazards on their property, including responding to tenant complaints and fixing dangerous conditions before someone gets hurt. If a landlord ignores known hazards or fails to discover issues they should have, they can be held liable for resulting injuries. Common hazards that landlords must address include uneven sidewalks, poorly lit hallways, unsecured balconies, faulty wiring, broken smoke alarms, malfunctioning elevators, and slippery surfaces. Failing to resolve these dangers can lead to serious injuries, and tenants have the right to seek compensation for any harm caused.

If you’re a renter injured in an accident at your residence, seek immediate medical care and keep detailed records, including any ambulance rides, emergency treatment, surgeries, or long-term care. Document the accident scene with photos, gather witness contact information, and avoid giving statements to insurance companies without legal guidance. Contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to ensure proper representation and to negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf for fair compensation.

In Colorado, non-tenants injured on rental property are classified as licensees, invitees, or trespassers under the Colorado Premises Liability Act.

• Licensees: Social guests of the tenant or landlord, they can recover damages if the landlord fails to use reasonable care regarding known dangers or fails to warn of non-obvious dangers.
• Invitees: People on the property for business purposes can recover damages if the landlord knew or should have known of the danger.
• Trespassers: Can only claim damages if deliberately harmed by the landlord.

If you've been injured on a rental property due to someone else’s negligence, you shouldn’t have to bear the burden of medical expenses. At Bradford Pelton P.C., we’re committed to securing a settlement that helps you recover and move forward with your life. Let us fight for the compensation you deserve.