Arapahoe County · Snow and ice falls
Greenwood Village Snow and Ice Fall Lawyers
If you slipped on snow or ice in Greenwood Village, we can review your case for free. No attorney fee unless we recover for you.
Snow and Ice Claims Under Colorado's Premises Liability Act
Snow and ice on a sidewalk, entrance, or outdoor walkway is treated as a property condition under Colorado's premises liability statute, C.R.S. § 13‑21‑115. That means your claim turns on the same two questions that apply to any premises case: what was your legal status on the property, and what did the landowner know, or should have known, about the icy condition.
Along commercial corridors like Orchard Road or University Boulevard, a customer walking into a store or office is generally treated as an invitee, which carries a higher duty of care from the property owner. Someone cutting across private property for their own purposes may be treated differently. We do not assign a status until we have the actual facts of where you were and why.
Colorado law does not set a fixed number of hours or days that ice must sit before a landowner is responsible. Instead, we look at what the property owner knew or reasonably should have known about the condition, and whether they had a fair opportunity to address it before you were hurt.
What Helps Prove a Snow or Ice Claim
Photos of the ice or snow, taken as close to the time of the fall as possible, are some of the strongest evidence we can use. We also look at weather records for the day and days before your fall, since they help show whether the condition formed from a recent storm or had been building for a while.
We also want to know whether the area had been plowed, salted, or otherwise treated, and how the property owner typically handled snow removal. Maintenance logs, contracts with snow removal companies, and witness accounts of the area's condition before your fall can all help establish what the owner knew and when.
- Photograph the ice or snow before it melts or gets cleared
- Note the weather conditions and recent storm activity
- Identify whether the area appeared plowed, salted, or untreated
- Get contact information for anyone who saw the fall
- Seek medical care and keep records of your treatment
Handling Snow and Ice Claims in Greenwood Village
Greenwood Village sees real winter weather, and property owners along Belleview Avenue, Orchard Road, and University Boulevard are expected to manage snow and ice on the walkways they control. We look closely at how commercial properties in these corridors handle snow removal compared to how residential or mixed-use properties nearby, including areas bordering Englewood and Cherry Hills Village, are maintained.
If your fall happened near the Arapahoe County line or you received care at HCA HealthONE Swedish or Sky Ridge Medical Center, we can help track down the records and reports connected to your case. Claims that need to go to court are typically filed in Arapahoe County, and we handle that process while working out of our Denver office.
Damages We Pursue in Snow and Ice Fall Cases
- Medical expenses for injuries from the fall
- Lost income from time away from work
- Pain and suffering
- Costs of ongoing treatment or rehabilitation
- Property damage from the fall, where applicable
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Greenwood Village Snow and ice falls FAQ
Does Colorado law say how long ice can sit before the property owner is liable?
No. There is no fixed number of hours or days written into the law. What matters is whether the owner knew, or reasonably should have known, about the condition and had a chance to address it.
Does it matter where I fell on the property?
Yes. Your legal status, such as whether you were a customer, a visitor, or someone crossing the property for another reason, affects the duty the owner owed you. We review the specific facts of where and why you were there before drawing any conclusions.
What if the property looked like it had been plowed or salted?
That can still be useful evidence either way. It may show the owner was actively managing the area, or it may show the treatment was incomplete or ineffective where you fell.
I fell on a sidewalk near a business in Greenwood Village. Who might be responsible?
It depends on who controlled that section of walkway, whether it was the business, a property management company, or another party. We look into ownership and maintenance responsibility as part of building the claim.
What should I do right after a snow or ice fall?
Take photos of the area as soon as you can, get names of any witnesses, and seek medical attention. The sooner we can review the scene and weather conditions, the better we can evaluate what happened.
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