Colorado Premises Liability Lawyer: Your Path to Justice

After a slip and fall accident (or any premises liability matter), we recommend you take the following steps:

1. Seek immediate medical attention, as your health is the top priority.
2. Document the scene by taking photographs of the hazard, your injuries, and the overall environment.
3. Gather contact information from any witnesses who saw the accident.
4. Report the incident to the property owner, manager, or supervisor, ensuring that a written report is filed.

Completing these steps will prove immensely beneficial in your case if you do decide to file a lawsuit later on.

Yes, you can still file a claim even if you bear some responsibility for the accident. The state of Colorado adheres to a comparative negligence rule, meaning that your own role in the accident (if any) impacts the amount of compensation you receive. For example, if you are found responsible for 25% of the accident, you will receive 25% less in financial compensation from the defendant.

If you are found to have had a majority role in your accident (i.e. you were 50% or more responsible), you will lose your eligibility for financial compensation altogether. We strongly recommend working with a team of premises liability attorneys who are able to help you combat this “50%” defense and maximize the financial compensation you ultimately receive.

In a Colorado slip and fall case, you may be eligible to recover a range of damages, including:

•  Medical expenses, including current and future costs related to your injuries.
• Lost wages if your injuries resulted in time away from work.
• Pain and suffering, which encompasses physical and emotional distress.
• Property damage, if personal belongings were damaged in the accident.
• Rehabilitation and therapy costs, if either were necessary for your recovery.