Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties · Snow and ice falls
Aurora Snow and Ice Fall Lawyers
Aurora snow and ice falls can lead to serious injury. Free consultation. No attorney fee unless we recover for you.
How Aurora Snow and Ice Claims Work
Snow and ice on a walkway, entrance, or parking area is treated as a property condition claim under Colorado's premises liability statute, C.R.S. § 13‑21‑115. That law asks what the injured person was doing on the property and what the landowner knew or should have known about the hazard.
Your status on the property matters. A customer walking into an Aurora business through a snow-covered entrance is often an invitee, which carries the strongest duty owed by the property owner. Someone crossing private land for their own purposes may be treated differently. We do not assign a status until we have the actual facts of your case.
The landowner's knowledge of the ice, or a reasonable opportunity to have discovered it, is central to the claim. We look at whether the property was plowed, salted, or otherwise treated, and whether the condition had been reported or was otherwise apparent before your fall.
Evidence in an Aurora Ice Fall Case
Photos of the ice or snow, taken as close to the time of the fall as possible, are some of the most valuable evidence we can gather. We also look at weather records for the day and days before your fall to understand what conditions the property owner was dealing with and how they responded.
Maintenance records showing whether and when an area was plowed or treated help establish what the property owner did or failed to do. We also look at how long the condition appeared to have existed before your fall, without assuming any set number of hours or days, since that timing is a factual question decided on the specific circumstances of your case.
- Photos of the ice or snow at the fall location
- The clothing and shoes you were wearing
- Names of any witnesses who saw the fall or the condition
- Any incident report filed with the property or business
- Records of medical treatment you received afterward
Handling Snow and Ice Claims Around Aurora
Aurora winters bring icy conditions to sidewalks and parking lots along corridors like East Colfax Avenue and Parker Road, as well as near the I-225 and E-470 interchanges. Falls in these commercial and mixed-use areas often involve questions about whether a business or property manager kept walkways cleared for customers and visitors.
Depending on where your fall happened, your case may be handled at the Arapahoe County Justice Center or in the court for the county where the injury occurred, since Aurora spans Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties. We work with clients throughout the Aurora area, including near Centennial, and coordinate with medical providers such as UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus when treatment is part of the picture.
Damages We Pursue in Ice Fall Cases
- Medical bills related to the fall
- Future medical care if injuries require ongoing treatment
- Lost wages from time away from work
- Pain and suffering
- Reduced ability to perform daily activities
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Aurora Snow and ice falls FAQ
Do I have to prove exactly how long the ice was there?
You need to show the property owner knew or should have known about the hazardous condition, but there is no set number of hours or days that automatically satisfies this. It depends on facts like weather patterns, foot traffic, and whether the area was monitored or treated. We build this picture from the evidence available in your specific case.
Does it matter why I was on the property?
Yes. Colorado's premises liability law looks at your status on the property, such as whether you were an invitee visiting a business or someone present for another reason. This status affects the duty the property owner owed you. We review your specific circumstances before drawing any conclusions.
What if the property was plowed but I still fell?
Plowing or treating an area does not automatically protect a property owner from liability if the effort was inadequate or if ice re-formed and was not addressed. We look at maintenance records and weather conditions to evaluate whether the response was reasonable.
Which court would handle my Aurora ice fall case?
Aurora spans Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties, so the court depends on where your injury occurred. Many cases connected to Arapahoe County are handled at the Arapahoe County Justice Center, while others proceed in the county where the fall took place.
What should I do right after falling on ice in Aurora?
If you can, photograph the ice or snow, note the weather conditions, and get contact information for any witnesses. Seek medical attention and keep records of your treatment, then reach out to us for a free consultation to discuss what happened.
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