Pueblo County · Store and restaurant falls
Pueblo West Store and Restaurant Fall Lawyers
Injured by a spill or wet floor in a Pueblo West store or restaurant? Free consultation. No attorney fee unless we recover for you.
Store and Restaurant Falls in Pueblo West
If you were shopping or dining at a business in Pueblo West, you were almost certainly there as an invitee. That legal status means the owner owed you a duty to address dangers it actually knew about or should have known about through reasonable inspection.
These claims usually come down to a handful of questions. What caused the spill or hazard? How long had it been on the floor before you fell? Did any employee know about it or receive a complaint? Did the business have any regular practice of checking floors and aisles for hazards?
We look at whether the store or restaurant had a system in place to catch spills and other hazards, and whether that system was actually followed on the day you were hurt. A gap between a company's stated policy and what employees actually did on the floor is often central to these cases.
Evidence That Matters
Surveillance footage is often the single most important piece of evidence in a store or restaurant fall. It can show how the spill happened, how long it sat there, whether employees walked past it, and how quickly staff responded after you fell. Ask the business to preserve video before it gets overwritten.
Incident reports, cleanup or sweep logs, and any written statements taken by management right after the fall can also matter a great deal. These records may show whether the business followed its own procedures that day, or whether there is no record of any inspection at all leading up to your fall.
- Report the fall to a manager and ask that a written incident report be created
- Ask the business to preserve any surveillance video before it is overwritten
- Photograph the spill or hazard, the surrounding area, and your injuries
- Get the names of any employees or customers who saw the fall
- Seek medical evaluation and follow through with recommended care
Handling Claims From Pueblo West
Pueblo West's commercial areas along U.S. Highway 50, McCulloch Boulevard, Joe Martinez Boulevard, and Pueblo Boulevard include the grocery stores, restaurants, and retail businesses where these falls commonly happen. We handle claims arising from stores and restaurants throughout Pueblo West and nearby Pueblo.
Claims from Pueblo West fall injuries are typically filed in Pueblo County Combined Courts. Our office is at 301 N. Main Street in Pueblo, and injured shoppers and diners from Pueblo West often receive treatment at UCHealth Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo.
Damages We Pursue
- Medical bills for emergency treatment and follow-up care
- Lost wages if your injury kept you from working
- Pain and suffering from your fall and recovery
- Costs of physical therapy or rehabilitation
- Out-of-pocket costs related to your injury
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
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A pickup hit me from behind on Hwy 50 east of Pueblo. The insurer offered $2,600. McCormick & Murphy helped with treatment, filed suit, and the case settled at mediation for $165,000.
C. O., Pueblo · Highway 50 crash
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
Pueblo West Store and restaurant falls FAQ
Does a wet-floor sign automatically protect the store from a claim?
No. A warning sign is a factor but it does not automatically end a claim. We look at whether the sign was actually placed near the hazard, whether it was visible, and how long the hazard existed before and after the sign went up.
Does the lack of a warning sign automatically mean the store is liable?
No. The absence of a sign is one fact among many, not automatic proof of fault. We still need to show the business knew or should have known about the spill and failed to address it.
How do I prove how long the spill was on the floor?
Surveillance video is often the best evidence of how long a hazard sat before your fall. Employee statements, cleanup logs, and witness accounts can also help establish a timeline.
What if I fell at a store or restaurant in Pueblo West but was not sure what caused it?
Report the fall right away and describe what you noticed on the floor, even if you are unsure of the exact cause. Photos, video, and witness statements gathered soon after the fall can help identify the hazard later.
Where would my claim be handled if I fell in a Pueblo West store?
Claims arising from falls in Pueblo West are typically filed in Pueblo County Combined Courts. Our office in Pueblo handles these cases for injured shoppers and diners throughout the area.
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