Adams and Jefferson counties · Parking lot injuries
Westminster Parking Lot Injury Lawyers
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Parking Lot Claims in Westminster
Parking lots are property, and under Colorado's premises liability statute, C.R.S. § 13‑21‑115, property owners and managers have duties tied to conditions like potholes, broken wheel stops, ice, and poor lighting. If one of those conditions caused your fall or injury, you may have a claim against the property owner or the business that controls the lot.
If you were struck by a vehicle while walking through a Westminster parking lot, that is a different kind of claim. You may have a case against the driver who hit you, but a claim against the property owner requires more than the fact that a crash happened. We look at whether a dangerous condition of the lot itself, such as bad lighting, a blind corner, or a missing stop sign, contributed to what happened.
We do not tell clients that a property owner is automatically responsible whenever another driver causes a collision in a lot. Each situation depends on the specific condition of the property and whether it played a role in the injury. We evaluate the facts of your case before making any claim about who is liable.
Building the Case
Strong parking lot cases usually rely on photos and video. We want images of the pothole, cracked pavement, broken wheel stop, or dark area where the injury happened, taken as close to the time of the incident as possible. Surveillance footage from nearby businesses along corridors like 120th Avenue or Federal Boulevard can also show how long a hazard existed or how the incident occurred.
We also look for evidence of how long the condition had been there and whether the property owner had received prior complaints. Maintenance records, work orders, and witness statements from other customers who noticed the same hazard can all support a claim. We do not speculate about a repair deadline that isn't documented; instead we build the case around what the evidence actually shows about notice and neglect.
- Photograph the pothole, ice patch, wheel stop, or dark area where you were hurt
- Get contact information for any witnesses in the lot
- Report the incident to the property manager or business and ask for a copy
- Keep the shoes and clothing you were wearing, unwashed
- Get medical care and follow up on your treatment
Serving Westminster and Nearby Areas
We handle parking lot injury claims from shopping centers and business lots along U.S. Highway 36, I-25, Federal Boulevard, and 120th Avenue, as well as in Broomfield. These are busy corridors with heavy retail and commercial traffic, and lot conditions can deteriorate quickly with Colorado's weather swings between snow, ice, and freeze-thaw cycles that crack pavement.
Depending on where the property is located, a claim may fall under Adams County or Jefferson County, with cases potentially filed at the Adams County Justice Center or Jefferson County Courts. If you were treated at CommonSpirit St. Anthony North Hospital or another facility after your injury, we can help gather those records as part of your claim. Our office is based in Denver, and we work with clients throughout the Westminster area.
What You Can Recover
- Medical expenses related to the injury
- Lost wages from time away from work
- Pain and suffering
- Future medical care if needed
- Property damage, where applicable
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.
Westminster Parking lot injuries FAQ
Can I sue a store if I slipped on ice in their parking lot?
You may have a claim if the ice or snow was a dangerous condition the property owner knew about or should have known about. We look at how long the ice had been there and whether the lot was treated or monitored. Each case depends on its specific facts.
I was hit by a car in a parking lot. Can I sue the store?
Your primary claim is usually against the driver who hit you. A separate claim against the property owner would depend on whether a condition of the lot, like poor lighting or a lack of pedestrian markings, contributed to the collision. Being hit by a car does not automatically make the property owner liable.
What if I tripped on a pothole in a Westminster parking lot?
Potholes and cracked pavement can qualify as dangerous conditions under Colorado's premises liability law. We would want photos of the pothole and information about whether the property owner had prior notice of it. That evidence helps establish the claim.
Does it matter which county the parking lot is in?
Yes, jurisdiction can depend on the location of the property, and Westminster claims may fall under Adams County or Jefferson County. We handle the details of where a case should be filed as part of our work on your claim.
What should I do right after a parking lot injury?
Take photos of the hazard, get witness contact information, and report the incident to the business or property manager. Seek medical attention and keep records of your treatment. These steps help preserve evidence for your claim.
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