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Boulder Snow and Ice Fall Lawyers
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Boulder Snow and Ice Fall Lawyers Explain Your Claim
McCormick & Murphy are Boulder snow and ice fall lawyers for people hurt in a fall on snow or ice. We file in Boulder County Justice Center.
Boulder gets real winter weather, and snow and ice on sidewalks, entrances, and outdoor walkways cause falls every season. These claims are property condition claims analyzed under Colorado's premises liability statute, C.R.S. section 13‑21‑115. That statute controls how a landowner's duty is measured, and it works alongside the injured person's status on the property.
Your status matters. A customer walking into a store or restaurant along Broadway or Arapahoe Avenue is often an invitee, which generally means the landowner owes a higher duty of care. Someone crossing private property without invitation may be treated differently under the statute. We do not assign a status until we have the actual facts of where the fall happened and why you were there.
The landowner's knowledge of the icy condition is also central to a snow and ice claim. We look at whether the property owner or manager knew or should have known ice had formed, and what they did or did not do about it. We are not going to tell you a fall automatically means the property owner is liable. It depends on the property, the weather, and what the owner knew.
What to Preserve After a Boulder Snow or Ice Fall
Photographs of the ice or snow, taken as close to the time of the fall as possible, are some of the most useful evidence in these cases. We also look at weather records for the day and days leading up to the fall, since that history can show whether conditions were building up before the incident. Whether the walkway had been plowed, shoveled, or treated with ice melt, and when that last happened, matters too.
How long the icy condition existed before the fall is a factual question we investigate case by case. We do not claim there is a set number of hours or days that automatically makes a property owner responsible. Instead we gather maintenance logs, staff schedules, surveillance footage if it exists, and witness accounts to piece together a timeline for your specific fall.
- Photos of the ice or snow and the surrounding area
- The shoes and clothing you were wearing
- Names and contact information of any witnesses
- Any incident report filed with the property or business
- Records of medical care you received after the fall
After a Fall on Snow or Ice Near Foothills Parkway or U.S. 36
We handle snow and ice fall claims from locations throughout the Boulder area, including entrances and walkways along Broadway, Arapahoe Avenue, and Foothills Parkway, as well as properties near U.S. Highway 36 and in Louisville. Winter conditions along these corridors can vary block to block depending on sun exposure, drainage, and how quickly a property owner responds to snowfall. If you were treated at Boulder Community Health Foothills Hospital after your fall, we can help connect those medical records to your claim.
Litigation in these cases, if it becomes necessary, is filed and heard at the Boulder County Justice Center. Our office is based in Denver, and we regularly work with Boulder County clients throughout their case, whether that means a straightforward negotiation or a matter that proceeds through the court system.
Investigating Boulder Snow and Ice Falls & Client Office Access
McCormick & Murphy are Boulder snow and ice fall lawyers who file in Boulder County Justice Center. We investigate property condition claims under Colorado's premises liability statute, analyzing landowner knowledge, weather records, and maintenance logs to build your case.
- Evidence We Gather After Your Fall: Photographs of ice or snow taken close to the time of the fall are among the most useful evidence. We also examine weather records for the day and days leading up to your fall, maintenance logs, staff schedules, surveillance footage if it exists, and witness accounts to piece together a timeline for your specific incident.
- Denver Office Serving Boulder County: Our office is based in Denver, and we regularly work with Boulder County clients throughout their case. Cases arising in Boulder County are filed and heard at the Boulder County Justice Center. We handle claims from locations throughout the Boulder area, including Broadway, Arapahoe Avenue, Foothills Parkway, and properties near U.S. Highway 36 and Louisville.
- Boulder Office Location Anchor: Clients meet with our team at Denver, CO — with home or hospital consultations available if severe injuries prevent travel.
What Your Boulder Snow and Ice Fall Claim May Cover
- Medical bills related to the fall
- Future medical care if your injury requires ongoing treatment
- Lost wages from time away from work
- Pain and suffering
- Other out-of-pocket costs tied to your injury
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
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After I was hit by a drunk driver with no insurance, my own insurer refused UM benefits. McCormick & Murphy sued for uninsured motorist benefits and bad faith. A jury awarded me over $900,000.
C. O., Denver · UM / bad-faith verdict
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
Boulder Snow and Ice Fall Questions
Do I need Boulder snow and ice fall lawyers after an injury?
Call Boulder snow and ice fall lawyers when you were hurt, fault is disputed, or an insurer delays, denies, or offers less than the medical bills. The nearest office is in Denver, CO.
Do I have a claim just because I slipped on ice in Boulder?
Not automatically. Colorado's premises liability statute looks at your status on the property and whether the landowner knew or should have known about the icy condition. We need the specific facts of your fall before we can evaluate whether you have a claim.
Does it matter how long the ice had been there?
Yes, how long a hazardous condition existed is one factor in evaluating a landowner's knowledge, but there is no fixed number of hours or days that decides a case. We investigate weather history, maintenance records, and witness accounts to establish a timeline.
What if I was on private property and not a paying customer?
Your status affects the duty the landowner owed you under the statute. We cannot tell you your status without knowing the specific circumstances of why you were on the property, so we look at the facts before drawing conclusions.
What evidence should I collect after a fall on ice?
Photos of the ice and surrounding area, the shoes and clothing you were wearing, and contact information for any witnesses are all valuable. Any incident report and your medical records are important too.
Where would a Boulder snow and ice case be handled if it goes to court?
Cases arising in Boulder County are generally filed and heard at the Boulder County Justice Center. We are based in Denver and work with clients throughout Boulder County from initial consultation through resolution.
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