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Colorado Slip and Fall / Premises Liability Lawyer

Falls are one of the most common causes of serious injury nationwide — the CDC recorded over 38,000 fall-related deaths among older adults in a recent reporting year, with the death rate up 51% over the past decade (CDC, National Safety Council)

Colorado slip and fall premises liability attorney

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By Grant Grosgebauer, Mile High Legal · Last reviewed October 2026

Property owners — whether a store, apartment complex, or private homeowner — have a legal responsibility to keep their premises reasonably safe. A wet floor with no warning sign, broken stairs, poor lighting, or a hidden hazard can turn an ordinary visit into a serious injury.

Premises liability cases are often underestimated by people who assume a slip and fall is not a “real” injury case. In fact, falls frequently cause fractures, head injuries, and spinal injuries, particularly in older adults. As a slip and fall law firm, Mile High Legal investigates the condition of the property, any history of prior complaints, and whether the owner knew or should have known about the hazard.

Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents

  • Wet or recently mopped floors without warning signs.
  • Broken or uneven stairs and walkways — a frequent hazard in older buildings.
  • Poor lighting in stairwells, parking lots, and hallways.
  • Snow and ice left unaddressed — a year-round risk in Colorado.
  • Loose flooring, rugs, or cords creating a trip hazard.

What Compensation Can Cover

  • Medical expenses, including surgery and rehabilitation
  • Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Long-term care costs in cases involving older adults or severe fractures

What To Do Immediately After a Slip and Fall

  • Report the fall to the property owner or manager and get it documented in writing.
  • Photograph the hazard before it can be cleaned up or repaired.
  • Get contact information from any witnesses.
  • Seek medical attention — even seemingly minor falls can cause injuries that worsen without treatment.

Why Choose Mile High Legal

Slip and fall cases are won or lost on documentation. We move quickly to secure maintenance records, prior complaint history, and photographic evidence before a property owner has a chance to fix the hazard and argue it never existed.

What to do next

If you were hurt by a dangerous condition on someone else’s property in Colorado, call Mile High Legal at (720) 853-5779 for a free consultation.

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Quick Answers

What is the Colorado Premises Liability Act?

Colorado’s Premises Liability Act is the statute that governs most injury claims against property owners in the state [ATTORNEY TO VERIFY — confirm current citation]. It sets different duties of care depending on whether the injured person was an invitee, a licensee, or a trespasser.

Does it matter whether I was an invitee, licensee, or trespasser?

Yes, significantly. An invitee, such as a customer in a store, is generally owed the greatest duty of care. A licensee (social guest) is owed a lesser duty, and a trespasser the least, though Colorado law still provides some protections even for trespassers in certain circumstances [ATTORNEY TO VERIFY].

How do I prove the property owner was negligent?

Generally by showing the owner knew, or reasonably should have known, about a dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn visitors within a reasonable time. Incident reports, maintenance records, prior complaints, and photos all matter.

What should I do immediately after a slip and fall?

Report the fall to the property owner or manager in writing, photograph the hazard before it can be cleaned up or repaired, get witness contact information, and seek medical attention even if the fall seemed minor.

Can I still recover if I was partly distracted when I fell?

Possibly, yes. Colorado’s comparative negligence rules mean your compensation can be reduced by your own share of fault, but being distracted does not automatically bar a claim if the property owner’s negligence also contributed [ATTORNEY TO VERIFY].

Does it matter if there was a “wet floor” sign?

A warning sign can reduce, but does not automatically eliminate, a property owner’s liability, particularly if the hazard was left unaddressed for an unreasonable amount of time or the warning was inadequate for the actual risk.