Ski Injuries

Posted Tue 21st Aug, 2012 | by | on Legal Insights

The District Court in Pitkin County recently determined that a ski operator can be held liable under the doctrine of respondeat superior for the negligence of its employee.  While a ski operator is generally immune from suit if its employee is found to be a “skier” as defined by CRS 33-44-103(8), the Pitkin Court stated that the “fact an employee was skiing while fulfilling his duties does not mean he was there for the purpose …

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Government Notice

Posted Fri 15th Jun, 2012 | by | on Legal Insights

If you have suffered an injury by a public entity or by an employee of a public entity and plan to make a claim it is important to know that you must file a written notice pursuant to CRS 24-10-109 within 180 days after the date of the discovery of the injury.  This notice must be filed within this time frame regardless of whether you yet know all of the elements of your claim or …

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