El Paso County · Store and restaurant falls
Colorado Springs Store and Restaurant Fall Lawyers
Hurt by a spill or wet floor in a Colorado Springs store or restaurant? Free consultation, no fee unless we recover for you.
Store and Restaurant Fall Claims
When you shop at a store or sit down at a restaurant, you're generally considered an invitee under Colorado law. That status means the owner owes a duty to address dangers they actually knew about, and dangers they should have discovered through reasonable care. A spill left on the floor, a leak near a drink station, or a slick entryway during wet weather can all fall under this duty.
These claims typically turn on the specific facts of how the hazard came to be there and how long it sat before someone fell. Did an employee create the spill and fail to clean it up? Had the substance been on the floor long enough that a reasonable inspection routine should have caught it? Did staff warn customers with a sign or verbal notice, and was that warning adequate given where the hazard was located? We look at all of this to figure out whether the store or restaurant fell short of its duty.
We also examine whether the business had any kind of inspection or cleanup practice in place, and whether staff followed it on the day of the fall. A gap between policy and practice can matter a great deal. We build the claim around what actually happened at that location, not around assumptions.
Evidence We Look For
Surveillance footage from inside the store or restaurant is often the single most useful piece of evidence in a fall case. It can show how long a spill was on the floor, whether employees walked past it, and whether any warning sign was placed nearby before you fell. We move quickly to request that footage because many businesses only retain it for a limited window before it's recorded over.
Incident reports, cleanup logs, and employee statements taken after the fall can also fill in gaps that video doesn't capture. If the business has any kind of routine for checking floors or restrooms, records of that practice can help show whether it was actually followed on the day you were hurt. We gather what's available and use it to reconstruct the sequence of events as accurately as we can.
- Photos of the spill, floor condition, and any warning signs at the scene
- Names of employees or managers who responded after the fall
- Your shoes and clothing worn at the time of the fall
- Any receipt or record showing the date and time you were at the location
- Contact information for other customers who may have witnessed the fall
Handling Fall Claims Across Colorado Springs
Store and restaurant falls happen throughout Colorado Springs, from retail centers along Powers Boulevard and Academy Boulevard to shopping and dining spots near Woodmen Road and Briargate. Older storefronts in Old Colorado City can have uneven flooring or entryways that collect moisture during wet weather, adding another layer to how these claims get evaluated. We're familiar with the range of properties across the city and adjust our approach based on the specific business and location involved.
If your case needs to be filed, it would go through El Paso County Combined Courts. If you needed medical care after your fall, records from UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central or CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital can become part of the evidence supporting your claim. Our office is at 929 W Colorado Ave, and we meet with clients from all over Colorado Springs to talk through what happened.
Damages We Pursue
- Medical bills related to the fall
- Future medical care if injuries require ongoing treatment
- Lost wages from time away from work
- Pain and suffering
- Reduced ability to perform daily activities
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Colorado Springs Store and restaurant falls FAQ
Does a wet floor sign automatically protect the store from a claim?
No. A warning sign is one factor we look at, but it doesn't automatically end a claim. We look at where the sign was placed, whether it was visible, and whether it adequately warned of the specific hazard that caused your fall.
If there was no wet floor sign, does that mean the store is automatically liable?
Not automatically. The absence of a sign is one piece of evidence, but we still need to show the owner knew or should have known about the hazard and failed to address it reasonably. We build the full picture rather than relying on one detail.
How do you prove how long a spill was on the floor?
Surveillance footage is often the best source for this, showing when the spill occurred and how long it sat before your fall. Incident reports and employee statements can also help establish a timeline.
What if I fell in a restaurant instead of a retail store?
The same general principles apply. Restaurants owe a similar duty to invitees, and we look at spill history, cleanup practices, and staff awareness in much the same way we would for a retail store.
Do you handle these cases on a contingency basis?
Yes. We offer a free consultation, and there's no attorney fee unless we recover for you.
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