Adams and Weld counties · Parking lot injuries
Northglenn Parking Lot Injury Lawyers
If you were hurt in a Northglenn parking lot, we can help you sort out who is responsible. Free consultation. No attorney fee unless we recover for you.
Who Is Responsible for a Parking Lot Injury
Colorado's premises liability statute, C.R.S. § 13‑21‑115, treats conditions like potholes, cracked pavement, worn wheel stops, ice, and poor lighting in a parking lot as property conditions. If one of these caused your fall or injury, the property owner or the business responsible for maintaining the lot may be liable.
A parking lot injury is not always a premises claim, though. If you were struck by a moving vehicle while walking through a lot near I-25, 104th Avenue, or 120th Avenue, your claim is usually against the driver, not the property owner. A premises claim against the owner only comes into play if a dangerous condition of the lot itself, such as bad lighting that hid a pedestrian or a broken curb that caused the driver to lose control, contributed to what happened.
We do not tell clients that a property owner is automatically on the hook whenever a crash happens in their lot. Every case depends on what condition existed, whether the owner knew or should have known about it, and whether that condition played a role in your injury.
What Helps Prove a Parking Lot Case
Photos of the defect, whether it's a pothole, a shifted wheel stop, ice buildup, or a burned-out light, matter early because parking lots get repaired, restriped, or plowed quickly. We also look at how long the condition existed and whether the property owner or manager had prior complaints or work orders about it, which speaks to whether they knew about the hazard.
We do not claim there's a fixed repair deadline that owners must meet. Instead, we build the timeline from maintenance records, incident reports, and witness accounts to show what the owner knew and when.
- Photograph the pothole, ice, wheel stop, or dark area before it's fixed or cleared
- Note the exact location in the lot, including nearby stores or landmarks
- Get contact information for anyone who saw what happened
- Report the incident to store or property management and ask for a copy
- Keep the shoes and clothing you were wearing if you fell
Parking Lots Around Northglenn
Northglenn sits along the I-25 corridor with heavy retail and commercial traffic near 104th Avenue and 120th Avenue. Shopping centers and strip malls along Washington Street and near the Thornton border see steady foot and vehicle traffic, and lot conditions can deteriorate fast with Colorado's freeze-thaw cycles.
If your injury required treatment at HCA HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center, those records help document what happened. Depending on where the property sits, a premises claim may be filed in Adams County or Weld County, and cases often proceed through the Adams County Justice Center.
Damages We Pursue
- Medical bills and future treatment costs
- Lost income from time away from work
- Pain and suffering
- Costs of physical therapy or rehabilitation
- Out-of-pocket expenses tied to the 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.
Northglenn Parking lot injuries FAQ
I was hit by a car in a parking lot. Do I sue the store or the driver?
In most cases, your claim is against the driver who hit you, since a moving vehicle accident is typically not a premises liability issue. A claim against the property owner only applies if a dangerous condition of the lot, like poor lighting or a blind corner from bad design, contributed to the crash. We can look at the specifics of your situation to sort out who may be responsible.
I tripped on a pothole in a Northglenn parking lot. What should I do?
Take photos of the pothole or defect as soon as possible, since lots get patched or repaved quickly. Report the fall to store or property management and keep any report they give you. Get contact information from witnesses if anyone saw you fall.
Does the property owner have to fix hazards right away?
There's no set deadline that applies to every situation, and we won't tell you otherwise. What matters is whether the owner knew or should have known about the hazard and acted reasonably given the circumstances. We gather maintenance records and complaint history to show what the owner knew.
Can poor lighting in a parking lot support a claim?
Yes, inadequate lighting can be a factor in both slip-and-fall cases and situations where a driver didn't see a pedestrian. We look at whether the lighting was broken, insufficient by design, or ignored despite complaints. Photos and any prior reports about the lighting help build that case.
Which court would handle my Northglenn parking lot case?
Northglenn straddles Adams and Weld counties, so where your case is filed depends on the property's exact location. Many cases from this area proceed through the Adams County Justice Center. We can confirm the right venue once we review the details of your claim.
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