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Slip & Fall

Accidents

Thousands of people get hurt, sometimes very seriously, in slip and fall accidents every year.  These accidents usually occur on property that was maintained or owned by someone other than the victim of the injury.  The property owner may be held responsible for the fall and subsequent injury, depending on the circumstances.

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Slip & fall cases are not cut and dried.  Every case depends on if the property owner made an effort to insure that slipping & tripping on his or her property was not likely to happen, and whether or not the victim of the injury did his or her part to avoid the condition that caused the fall.  The cause of the accident usually needs to be a "dangerous condition," and there needs to be evidence that the owner was aware of it and had negligently decided not to correct it.

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Dangerous conditions that often cause slip & fall accidents:

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  • Wet floor caused from a spill or faulty plumbing

  • Broken or cracked public sidewalks

  • Torn carpeting

  • Cords which become tripping hazards

  • Poor lighting

  • Narrow stairs

  • Improper snow or ice removal

  • Potholes

  • Poor maintenance of a pool area

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How the Dible Law Firm can help you

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We offer the following benefits to our clients:

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1.  NO upfront costs.  We realize that many people don't hire attorneys, because they are worried about what it will cost them out-of-pocket.  Attorney fees and court costs are expensive.  That's why we offer to represent our clients on a Contingency Fee Basis, meaning that we are paid from a percentage of what we are able to recover for our clients at the resolution of the case.  Additionally, we will advance all costs, such as court fees, expert witness testimony, etc., so that our clients don't have pay a thing until after their case is resolved.  On top of that, we stand behind a "No recovery, No fee" policy, meaning that if we are unable to recover anything for our clients, they owe us absolutely nothing for our legal services, 

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2.  We'll maximize your compensation.  We're skilled in finding all possible sources of compensation and will fight for the maximum compensation that you are allowed under the law for your injuries.  Not only will we thoroughly investigate and handle all claims against the other party's insurance company, but we'll also take care of any first party coverage, such as Med Pay and Underinsured Motorist Coverage. Additionally, unlike some other firms, we provide our legal services for Medical Payments Coverage completely free of charge. 

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3.  Reduced stress for you.  One of the main reasons people choose to hire a personal injury attorney is that it reduces their stress.  The legal system can be frustrating and complex.  The Dible Law Firm is here to help.  We're passionate about being strong advocates for our clients and will fight for the compensation you deserve.  Our philosophy is to take care of our clients, so that they have the time to take care of themselves and focus on their recovery.  We believe that's the essence of any good personal injury law firm.

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4.  You will receive personalized attention.  We get to know each & every one of our clients and their cases inside and out.  That's something that the high volume firms that you see on TV just can't provide.  We'll fully investigate all aspects of your case in order to make your claim as strong as possible.  Additionally, we keep all of our clients well informed on their cases and return calls quickly.

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 5.  You will benefit from our thorough knowledge of State & Federal laws.   There is a multitude of complex insurance laws that may impact your case.  Attorney Mike Dible has the unique experience of working on both the plaintiff and defense sides of insurance law.  Very few personal injury attorneys out there have this experience, and his clients benefit from his valuable knowledge of what the other side will likely use against his clients in terms of laws, their reasoning, and tactics.

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 6.  We're expert negotiators.  The Dible Law Firm has vast experience and skill in the crucial area of negotiation.  Attorney Mike Dible has successfully negotiated over a thousand personal injury cases during his career and feels privileged to have recovered over $25 million for his clients.

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7.  We aim to reduce all liens.  If your health insurance pays any of your accident related medical bills, the health insurance carrier will generally be entitled to a payback and will likely put a lien on your resolution amount, whether or not you are represented by an attorney.  There are technical arguments that the Dible Law Firm will use to reduce, or sometimes even extinguish, these liens so that you can keep more of the settlement money in your own pocket.  Additionally, in order to help protect your privacy, we will redact any unnecessary medical information out of the records sent to the insurance companies.  Unfortunately, this is something that a lot of law firms will not take the time to do for their clients.

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8.  We'll be here for you every step of the way.  We'll advise you on all important matters involving your case.  At the Dible Law Firm, we believe in informing our clients about the pros and cons of their options and educating them about the legal process.  We make ourselves highly available to take phone calls and respond promptly to emails to address all of our clients' questions and concerns as quickly as possible. 

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If you suffered from a fall due to someone else's negligence, it’s always a good idea to at least speak to an attorney to assess your claim and inform you of your options.  The Dible Law Firm is happy to talk with you free of charge.  Call us today at 720-638-9777 or submit our online form to schedule your free consultation.​

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