Falls in Stores and Restaurants

Stores and Restaurants Slip and Fall Lawyer

Stores and restaurants invite heavy foot traffic and must keep aisles and walkways reasonably safe. When inspection systems break down—or hazards aren’t cleaned or warned about—customers can suffer fractures, shoulder and knee injuries, spinal harm, and concussions. We help clients in Denver, Aurora, Boulder, and statewide Colorado prove what happened, why it was preventable, and how it changed their lives.

Common Hazards in Retail and Dining

Retail and food environments create predictable risks. We examine whether the business had reasonable policies—and whether employees followed them on the floor.

• Spills from produce misters, leaking coolers/freezers, beverage stations, rain tracked in at entrances
• Product debris: packaging, fallen merchandise, pallet wrap, hangers, hooks
• Freshly mopped or waxed floors without proper cones, barriers, or alternative routes
• Stocking hazards: carts and pallets blocking aisles, boxes on the floor, ladder work in customer areas
• Narrowed walkways from end‑cap displays or promotional fixtures
• Worn or curled mats, rippled runners, unsecured cords near service counters
• Entry hazards: wet tile at vestibules, inadequate mat length/placement

How We Prove Store/Restaurant Negligence

Written policies don’t help if they aren’t implemented. We compare corporate standards to what happened at the time of your fall using objective records and video.

• Sweep and inspection logs to show frequency—and gaps—of floor checks
• Staffing schedules, task assignments, and coverage during rush periods
• Surveillance video establishing how long a spill or obstruction existed
• Maintenance tickets for leaking refrigeration units and prior complaints
• Vendor/contractor records for floor care, waxing, or remodel work
• Corporate safety manuals, training records, and deviation from policy

Medical Proof and Life Impact

Retail defendants commonly downplay injuries. We use consistent medical documentation and third‑party corroboration to demonstrate real‑world impact.

• Early diagnosis and imaging when indicated
• Orthopedic and neuro evaluations; vestibular assessment if head impact occurred
• Therapy records tracking strength, range of motion, balance, and function
• Work restrictions, missed time, and employer verification of duty changes
• Family and coworker statements illustrating daily limitations and pain

Comparative Negligence Defenses

Insurers argue distraction, footwear, or “open and obvious” hazards. We counter with objective testing and context.

• Lighting measurements and photos demonstrating poor visibility or glare
• Traction coefficients for flooring and mat condition
• Video showing hazard placement in a way that was not reasonably avoidable
• Proof that inspection intervals were missed or inadequate for the conditions

Damages You Can Recover

Compensation should reflect both medical and human losses. You may claim medical expenses (past and future), lost wages and earning capacity, out‑of‑pocket costs, and, when appropriate, household services and accommodations. Colorado law also allows recovery for pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Comparative negligence, if any, can reduce recovery but does not necessarily bar it.

We handle store and restaurant fall cases across Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Boulder, and throughout Colorado—from neighborhood shops to national chains. Whether your fall happened in a grocery store, big‑box retailer, café, or bar, we’re equipped to secure the evidence and prove your claim.