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You slipped on a wet floor at the grocery store. You tripped on a broken step at your apartment complex. You fell in a parking lot with uneven pavement. Now you’re hurt, and you’re wondering if you even have a case.
You do.
Property owners in Colorado Springs have a legal duty to keep their premises safe for people who visit. When they ignore hazards, skip maintenance, or fail to warn you about dangers they know exist, and you get injured as a result, that’s negligence. That’s a valid legal claim.
At McCormick & Murphy – Personal Injury Lawyers, we represent people across Colorado Springs, Briargate, Manitou Springs, Security-Widefield, and throughout El Paso County who have been hurt because someone else failed to maintain safe property. We know these cases are more serious than most people realize, and we take them seriously.
Not every fall gives rise to a legal claim. Colorado law requires you to prove that the property owner knew, or should have known, about the hazard that caused your injury and failed to fix it or warn you about it.
Valid slip and fall cases typically involve:
The critical question is always whether the owner knew about the problem or should have discovered it through reasonable inspection and maintenance.
These accidents occur in predictable places. We’ve represented clients injured at grocery stores throughout Colorado Springs, at retail shops in Briargate and Rockrimmon, at apartment complexes in Falcon and Meridian Ranch, and at restaurants, hotels, office buildings, and shopping centers across the region.
Common locations include:
Each location comes with its own set of maintenance responsibilities. A property owner who invites the public onto their premises accepts the duty to keep those premises reasonably safe.
You might feel embarrassed. You might think you should have been more careful. You might worry that people will think you’re exaggerating or looking for a payout.
But slip and fall injuries can be devastating. We’ve seen clients with broken hips, fractured wrists, torn rotator cuffs, spinal injuries, and traumatic brain injuries from hitting their head on the ground. We’ve represented people who required surgery, months of physical therapy, and time away from work they couldn’t afford to lose.
These injuries are real. The medical bills are real. The lost wages are real. And the property owner’s responsibility is real.
The single most important thing to understand about slip and fall cases is that evidence vanishes quickly.
Security camera footage gets overwritten every few days or weeks. Stores clean up spills and repair hazards. Witnesses forget details or move away. Incident reports get filed in ways that minimize the store’s responsibility.
If you wait too long to take action, the evidence you need to prove your case may be gone forever.
This is why documentation matters immediately:
At McCormick & Murphy – Personal Injury Lawyers, we move quickly to preserve evidence. We send preservation letters to property owners demanding they retain security footage, maintenance logs, and incident reports. We interview witnesses before memories fade. We document the scene before repairs are made.
Property owners carry liability insurance for exactly this reason. But insurance companies make money by paying out as little as possible, and they have a predictable playbook for slip and fall claims.
They will try to blame you. They’ll suggest you were distracted, wearing inappropriate shoes, or not watching where you were going. They’ll argue the hazard was “open and obvious” and you should have seen it. They’ll claim you were partially at fault to reduce what they owe.
Colorado follows a modified comparative negligence rule. That means if you’re found more than 50 percent responsible for your own injury, you recover nothing. If you’re found less than 50 percent at fault, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Insurance adjusters know this. They will twist your words in recorded statements. They’ll use gaps in your medical treatment to argue you weren’t really hurt. They’ll make low settlement offers before you understand the full extent of your injuries.
This is why you don’t give recorded statements to insurance companies without talking to a lawyer first. This is why you don’t accept early settlement offers. And this is why you need someone on your side who knows how these companies operate.
To win a slip and fall case in Colorado, you must prove four elements:
First, the property owner owed you a duty of care. In most cases, this is straightforward. If you were lawfully on the property as a customer, tenant, or guest, the owner owed you a duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions.
Second, the property owner breached that duty. This means they knew about a hazard, or should have known about it through reasonable inspection, and failed to fix it or warn you.
Third, that breach caused your injury. You must show a direct connection between the unsafe condition and your fall.
Fourth, you suffered actual damages. This includes medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other measurable harm.
Evidence that helps prove these elements includes:
We gather this evidence systematically. We work with investigators, medical experts, and sometimes engineers or safety specialists to build a clear picture of what happened and why it was preventable.
If you can prove the property owner was negligent, Colorado law allows you to recover both economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages include:
Non-economic damages include:
The value of your case depends on the severity of your injuries, the clarity of the evidence, and how the accident has affected your life. There’s no formula. Each case is different.
What we do know is that insurance companies will lowball you if you’re not represented. They count on you not knowing what your case is worth. They count on you being desperate for any money to pay medical bills.
Our job is to make sure you understand the full value of what you’ve lost and to fight for every dollar you’re entitled to recover.
In Colorado, you generally have two years from the date of your slip and fall accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you miss this deadline, you lose your right to sue, no matter how strong your case is.
Two years might sound like a long time, but it’s not. It takes time to investigate, gather evidence, negotiate with insurance companies, and prepare a case for trial if necessary. Waiting until the deadline is near puts you at a serious disadvantage.
There are some exceptions to the two-year rule, particularly for cases involving government property or claims against municipalities. These cases often have much shorter notice requirements — sometimes as little as 180 days.
If you were injured at a city park in Colorado Springs, on a sidewalk maintained by the city, or at any government facility, you need to act even faster.
You might wonder if you can handle a slip and fall claim yourself. Technically, yes, you can. Practically, it’s a mistake.
Insurance companies have teams of adjusters and lawyers whose only job is to minimize what they pay out. They know the law. They know the tactics. They know how to pressure unrepresented claimants into accepting settlements that don’t come close to covering their losses.
When you hire McCormick & Murphy – Personal Injury Lawyers, you level the playing field. We handle all communication with the insurance company. We gather the evidence you need. We calculate the full value of your damages, including future costs you might not have considered. We negotiate aggressively, and if the insurance company won’t offer a fair settlement, we take the case to trial.
You pay nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means we only get paid if we recover money for you. Our fee comes as a percentage of your settlement or verdict, so our incentive is to maximize your recovery, not to churn hours.
When you call McCormick & Murphy – Personal Injury Lawyers at 719-389-0400, you’ll speak with someone who listens. We’ll ask questions about what happened, where it happened, and how you’ve been affected. We’ll explain whether we think you have a case and what the next steps are.
If we take your case, we get to work immediately. We send evidence preservation letters. We obtain your medical records. We investigate the property where you fell. We identify all potential sources of recovery, including the property owner’s insurance policy and any umbrella coverage.
We keep you informed throughout the process. You’ll know what’s happening with your case and why. You’ll never wonder where things stand.
Most slip and fall cases settle before trial. Insurance companies know that a well-prepared case presented by experienced lawyers is expensive to defend and risky to take to a jury. But we prepare every case as if it’s going to trial, because that’s what it takes to get the insurance company to make a serious offer.
If your case does go to trial, you’ll have lawyers who have been in Colorado courtrooms and know how to present evidence persuasively to a jury.
McCormick & Murphy – Personal Injury Lawyers represents slip and fall victims throughout the Colorado Springs area, including Briargate, Gleneagle, Falcon, Meridian Ranch, Security-Widefield, Manitou Springs, Rockrimmon, Fort Carson, and all surrounding communities.
We know the local property owners, the insurance companies that insure them, and the defense lawyers they hire. We know the judges and the courtrooms. We’re part of this community, and we fight for our neighbors.
Our office is located at 929 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905. You can reach us at 719-389-0400 or visit our website to learn more.
The worst thing you can do after a slip and fall is nothing. Don’t let embarrassment, doubt, or the insurance company’s tactics stop you from finding out what your rights are.
You didn’t ask to get hurt. You didn’t create the hazard. And you shouldn’t have to pay the price for someone else’s negligence.
Call us. Let us look at what happened. Let us tell you honestly whether you have a case and what we think it’s worth. There’s no cost for that conversation, and no obligation. You deserve to know your options.
Report the incident to the property owner or manager immediately and ask them to document it in an incident report. Request a copy for yourself. If you’re physically able, take photos of the hazard that caused your fall, the surrounding area, and your injuries. Get names and contact information of anyone who witnessed the accident. Seek medical attention even if you don’t think you’re seriously hurt — some injuries don’t become apparent until later, and delaying treatment gives the insurance company ammunition to claim you weren’t really injured. Keep the shoes and clothing you were wearing. Write down everything you remember about the accident while the details are still fresh. Then call McCormick & Murphy – Personal Injury Lawyers at 719-389-0400 before you give any recorded statements to insurance companies.
You must prove that the property owner knew, or should have known, about the dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn you about it. Strong evidence includes photographs of the hazard, witness statements confirming the condition existed, maintenance records showing prior knowledge of the problem, previous complaints or incident reports about the same hazard, and security camera footage. We also look at whether the property owner conducted reasonable inspections, followed applicable building codes, and took appropriate safety measures. In some cases, we work with safety experts who can testify about industry standards for property maintenance. The key is showing that the owner had enough time to discover and address the hazard but failed to do so.
Colorado’s statute of limitations for personal injury cases, including slip and fall accidents, is generally two years from the date of your injury. If you miss this deadline, you lose your right to file a lawsuit, no matter how strong your case is. However, if your accident occurred on government property or involved a municipality, much shorter deadlines apply — sometimes as little as 180 days to file a notice of claim. Because evidence disappears quickly and these deadlines are strict, it’s important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible after your accident. Waiting until you’re close to the deadline puts you at a significant disadvantage in building and negotiating your case.
You can recover both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages include all medical expenses related to your injury, both past and future, lost wages from time you couldn’t work, lost earning capacity if your injuries prevent you from returning to your previous job, and costs for rehabilitation, physical therapy, and assistive devices. Non-economic damages include compensation for physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and permanent disability or disfigurement. The value of your case depends on the severity of your injuries, how they’ve affected your daily life, the strength of the evidence, and whether you can prove the property owner was negligent. There’s no predetermined formula — each case is evaluated individually based on its specific facts and circumstances.
Yes. This is standard practice. Insurance companies will argue that you were distracted, not watching where you were going, wearing inappropriate footwear, or that the hazard was “open and obvious” and you should have seen it. They do this because Colorado follows a modified comparative negligence rule — if you’re found more than 50 percent at fault for your own injury, you recover nothing, and if you’re less than 50 percent at fault, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of responsibility. Insurance adjusters are trained to get you to say things in recorded statements that can be used against you later. They’ll look for gaps in your medical treatment to argue you weren’t really hurt. This is exactly why you should never give a recorded statement or accept a settlement offer without talking to a lawyer first.
You can technically handle a claim yourself, but it puts you at a serious disadvantage. Insurance companies have teams of adjusters and lawyers whose only job is to minimize payouts. They know the law, the tactics, and how to pressure unrepresented people into accepting settlements far below what their cases are worth. A lawyer levels the playing field. We handle all communication with the insurance company, gather the evidence you need, calculate the full value of your damages including future costs, and negotiate aggressively on your behalf. At McCormick & Murphy – Personal Injury Lawyers, you pay nothing upfront — we work on contingency, meaning we only get paid if we recover money for you. Our fee is a percentage of your settlement or verdict, so our incentive is to maximize your recovery.
The strongest evidence includes photographs of the exact hazard that caused your fall, photos of the surrounding area and lighting conditions, and pictures of your injuries. Witness statements from people who saw you fall or can confirm the hazard existed are critical. The property owner’s incident report and any maintenance logs showing they knew about the problem strengthen your case significantly. Security camera footage is powerful evidence, but it often gets erased within days or weeks, which is why we send preservation letters immediately. Medical records documenting your injuries and treatment, records of all expenses related to your injury, the clothing and shoes you wore when you fell, and weather reports for ice and snow cases all support your claim. In complex cases, we may also use expert testimony about property maintenance standards or the severity of your injuries.
At McCormick & Murphy – Personal Injury Lawyers, you pay nothing upfront to hire us. We handle slip and fall cases on a contingency fee basis, which means our fee comes only from the money we recover for you. If we don’t win your case, you don’t owe us anything. Our fee is calculated as a percentage of your settlement or verdict, so we’re motivated to get you the maximum recovery possible. This arrangement allows injured people to have experienced legal representation without worrying about hourly billing or paying lawyers while they’re already dealing with medical bills and lost wages. When you call us at 719-389-0400 for a free consultation, we’ll explain exactly how our fee structure works and answer any questions you have about costs.
Injured in a slip and fall accident in Colorado Springs? When accidents occur on someone else’s property, these injuries typically result from negligence or carelessness. Whether you’ve experienced a slip and fall incident, trip and fall accident, or injuries from falling objects, proving negligence is crucial to your claim.
Negligence establishes legal liability, which is essential whether you’re pursuing an insurance settlement or filing a personal injury lawsuit. For effective representation after a premises liability accident, contact our experienced Colorado Springs premises liability attorneys at McCormick & Murphy, P.C. anytime at 719-389-0400 for a free consultation.
When evaluating your premises liability case, two crucial questions must be addressed:
As the injured party in a premises liability claim, you should anticipate that defendants will argue your injuries resulted from your own carelessness or that you somehow caused the incident.
Colorado law requires property owners to maintain reasonably safe premises for visitors and passersby. This duty of care extends to residential property owners, commercial establishments, and government entities. When they fail to meet this responsibility, resulting in slip and fall accidents, victims have legal rights to pursue compensation.
Our compassionate and experienced premises liability attorneys can successfully handle your case and secure fair compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. If you or a loved one has sustained injuries like bone fractures, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, or other harm after a premises accident, contact our Colorado Springs attorneys immediately to preserve crucial evidence and build a strong case.
Premises liability cases often involve complex legal issues and multiple potentially responsible parties. Dangerous conditions can contribute to accidents, making several entities potentially liable for your injuries.
Our Colorado Springs law firm has extensive experience navigating these complexities to identify all responsible parties, which might include property owners, property management companies, maintenance contractors, and other entities.
Slip and fall injuries can occur in numerous locations, including:
Common causes of premises injuries include:
Our Colorado Springs premises liability attorneys at McCormick & Murphy, P.C. bring over 50 years of combined experience to fight for justice and fair compensation for injury victims. We conduct thorough investigations to establish negligence, gather compelling evidence, interview witnesses, and build strong cases.
Our experienced legal team has a proven track record of securing substantial settlements and verdicts for premises liability victims. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.
It’s important to note that Colorado’s statute of limitations gives victims just two years from the date of injury to file premises liability claims, so prompt legal action is essential.
Contact McCormick & Murphy for dedicated representation for your slip and fall injuries. Call us at 719-389-0400 or send an online message today for your free case evaluation.
While it’s necessary to report your accident to the relevant insurance company, you should avoid discussing details about your injuries or the incident until consulting with a qualified premises liability attorney.
Insurance adjusters often request recorded statements that they may later use to minimize or deny your claim. Our experienced Colorado Springs premises liability lawyers understand the tactics insurance companies employ to reduce compensation and can effectively communicate with them on your behalf to protect your interests.
After a premises liability accident, seek medical attention immediately, even if injuries appear minor. Document the accident scene by taking photos of the hazardous condition and gathering contact information from witnesses. Report the incident to the property owner or manager, but avoid making detailed statements about fault. Contact an experienced Colorado Springs premises liability attorney at McCormick & Murphy, P.C. promptly to understand your legal rights and preserve crucial evidence.
In Colorado, the statute of limitations for premises liability claims is generally two years from the date of the accident. However, certain circumstances may affect this timeline, such as claims against government entities, which have special notice requirements. Missing these deadlines can permanently bar your right to compensation, making it essential to consult with a slip and fall lawyer as soon as possible after your accident.
Selecting the right attorney is critical for your premises liability case. McCormick & Murphy, P.C. offers personalized legal representation with over 50 years of combined experience, in-depth knowledge of Colorado premises liability laws, and a commitment to maximizing compensation for our clients. Our attorneys understand the complex legal standards that apply to different property types and visitor classifications, have relationships with expert witnesses who can strengthen your case, and have a proven track record of successful settlements and verdicts in premises liability cases.
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