Dillon, CO Personal Injury Law Firms & Lawyers

I cannot say how much you should demand at mediation as you are being represented by an attorney. Your attorney should give you advice as to the value of your case based on a lot of factors. Good luck.

There are cases that discuss suing the property owner for icy conditions. There are a lot of factors that go into it and your question does not contain very much information. Do you live in Lake Tahoe where there is ice 5 months out of the year? or do you live in Northridge where there is ice once every 3 years? Was the ice from sprinkler water? or just dew frozen over? did you take pictures? Were there warning cones? Did you see the ice? How long had it been there one day or several? These are just a few of the questions I would ask before I could even begin to make a determination as to whether the property owner is liable for this incident. I recommend that you speak to a personal injury attorney that handles slip and fall cases and he or she should be able to give you a proper assessment with more information that you can provide.

This type of case is very fact-dependent, the successful slip and fall claims have strong documentation as to the facts of the accident and the injuries suffered. When an accident occurs because of a known condition, such as a leaking water line which management is aware, then there is a better argument to be made concerning landowner liability. And if the accident victim is immediately treated by EMT personnel or personal physician, then it is easier to prove an injury from the accident. It is difficult to determine how strong your claim may be. I am unsure about the liability of apartment complex without more information as to the exact conditions causing your fall. As for your injuries, you don't specify whether you suffered any physical injury so it probably is not in your best interest to pursue a claim - you will spend more on the litigation than you could reasonably hope to gain. But if you require further medical treatment, then you should speak with an attorney.