Colorado winters bring ice, snow, and “transitory” hazards that can change hour to hour. But property owners still have a duty to act reasonably—by inspecting, shoveling, sanding, salting, and warning visitors. If you slipped on snow or ice at a store, apartment complex, office, or parking lot, you may have a claim under Colorado’s Premises Liability Act. Our Denver slip-and-fall team investigates quickly, preserves evidence, and builds the proof needed to win.
Snow and ice cases move fast because conditions can melt, get plowed, or be covered up. At the same time, Colorado’s weather can give property owners excuses they shouldn’t have. We focus on what the owner knew or should have known and whether they had a reasonable plan to keep people safe.
In Colorado, the Premises Liability Act governs claims against landowners. Your status (invitee, licensee, trespasser) and the owner’s knowledge of the hazard matter. Invitees—like shoppers, tenants’ guests, delivery workers, and most customers—are owed the highest duty of care.
Because conditions change quickly, early evidence can make your case. If you can, gather what you safely can and then contact us so we can preserve the rest.
Some owners argue they don’t need to treat during an active storm. Even during snowfall, reasonable steps—like salting high-traffic entrances, placing cones or signs, and spot-treating dangerous areas—are expected. After the storm, owners are expected to clear and treat within a reasonable time given the conditions. We use timing, forecasts, and staffing to show what is “reasonably” required.
Not all ice is from a storm. Poor drainage, leaky downspouts, shaded areas, and sloped surfaces create recurring icy patches. When the hazard is predictable and recurring, owners must fix the source, not just throw salt on it occasionally.
Snow and ice hazards show up anywhere people walk. We tailor our investigation to the type of property and its maintenance responsibilities.
Insurers often blame victims for “not watching where they were going” or wearing the wrong shoes. Colorado’s comparative negligence system reduces compensation only if a jury finds you partly at fault—and bars recovery if you’re 50% or more responsible. We counter blame-shifting with evidence about lighting, warnings, traction, and the owner’s inspection/treatment failures.
A few steps can protect your health and your claim. Do what you safely can, then contact us so we can take over.
We build a timeline and compare what should have been done to what actually happened. This is where experience and quick action matter.
Falls on ice often cause serious injuries that can change your life. Proper diagnosis and documentation are essential for a full recovery and fair compensation.
Damages aim to make you whole. While results depend on the facts, we pursue every category supported by the evidence.
These are common questions we hear from clients across Denver, Aurora, and Boulder. If you don’t see your question, ask us—we’ll answer.
Possibly. Owners still need to take reasonable steps during a storm in high-risk areas and respond promptly afterward.
Invisible “black ice” is common. Lack of visibility can support your claim, not undermine it.
Maybe. We check timing, coverage, and whether treatments were reasonable for the conditions.
Colorado’s deadlines are strict. Contact us as soon as possible so we can protect your rights and meet all time limits.
Sometimes both. We investigate contracts and responsibility for common areas and parking lots.
With more than three decades handling Colorado premises cases, we know how apartments and commercial properties are run—and where safety systems break down. We secure time‑sensitive video and logs, retain qualified experts, and present your medical story in a way insurers respect and juries understand. Our trial‑ready approach drives settlement value.
If you were injured in a fall at an apartment or commercial property in Denver or anywhere in Colorado, contact Klibaner Law Firm for a free consultation. We’ll secure the evidence, coordinate your medical proof, and pursue full compensation. No fee unless we recover. Call 303‑863‑1445 or reach out online.