Colorado Springs Snow and Ice Fall Lawyers

Evidence Checklist Evidence Needed to Prove Your Colorado Springs Snow and Ice Fall Claim

Colorado Springs snow and ice fall claims under C.R.S. § 13-21-115 require proof of hazardous conditions and property owner knowledge. McCormick & Murphy gather photos, weather records, maintenance logs, and witness statements to build your El Paso County premises liability case.

• Photos of Ice or Snow at the Scene — Photos of the ice or snow at the scene, taken as soon as possible, are some of the strongest evidence in these cases. Photograph the ice or snow before it melts or gets cleared and note whether the area looked plowed, salted, or untreated.
• Weather Records for Colorado Springs — Weather records showing recent snowfall, temperature swings, or freeze-thaw conditions around the time of the fall can help establish what conditions the property owner was facing and what they should reasonably have anticipated and addressed.
• Property Maintenance Logs — Evidence of whether the area was plowed, shoveled, or treated with ice melt, and any records of that maintenance, also matters. Maintenance logs and records of when the area was last checked help establish the property owner's response to conditions.
• Witness Statements — Get names of any witnesses nearby who saw the fall or the condition of the ice or snow. Witness accounts of when the area was last checked and prior complaints about the same spot strengthen the claim.
• Incident Reports Filed with Property Owner — Report the fall to the property or store manager. Documentation that the fall was reported creates a record and may reveal what the property owner knew about the hazard.
• Medical Records from Treatment — Seek medical attention and keep records of your treatment. If your fall required treatment at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central or CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital, we can help connect your medical records to the claim.
• Duration Ice or Snow Was Present — How long the ice or snow had been there before the fall is often a contested point. We gather what is actually available: maintenance logs, witness accounts, and any prior complaints, rather than assuming a specific timeline.
• Property Owner Knowledge of Hazard — The landowner's knowledge of the ice or snow is central to these claims. Did staff know the walkway was slick? Had anyone complained? Was the area plowed, salted, or otherwise addressed before the fall? These questions shape whether a claim holds up.
• Your Status on the Property — A customer walking into a store off Academy Boulevard or Powers Boulevard is often treated as an invitee, which carries a higher duty of care. Someone crossing private property for their own purposes may be treated differently under Colorado's premises liability statute.
• Location Where Fall Occurred — Every entrance, sidewalk, and parking lot has its own history. We handle claims involving falls at store entrances, apartment complexes, office buildings, and parking lots throughout Colorado Springs, including busy corridors like Powers Boulevard and Academy Boulevard.
• Evidence of Inadequate Treatment — Plowing or treating an area does not automatically clear a property owner of responsibility. We look at whether the plowing or treatment was adequate given the conditions, and whether ice remained or refroze after the work was done.
• Prior Complaints About Same Location — Any prior complaints about the same spot help establish notice and the property owner's knowledge of recurring dangerous conditions at entrances, sidewalks, and walkways across Colorado Springs.

Colorado Springs snow and ice fall lawyers McCormick & Murphy collect and analyze evidence to prove premises liability claims in El Paso County Combined Courts. Free consultation at 929 W Colorado Ave. Call (719) 389-0400. No fee unless we recover for you.