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Slip and fall accidents are a major category of premises liability in Colorado. The state’s harsh winters create icy and snowy conditions that significantly increase fall risks at commercial properties, parking lots, and sidewalks throughout the Front Range and mountain communities. Get a free personal injury case evaluation for your slip and fall claim in Colorado.

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Colorado Law & Slip and Fall Claims

Colorado’s premises liability statute (C.R.S. § 13-21-115) classifies visitors as invitees, licensees, or trespassers, with different duties of care. Property owners must maintain reasonably safe conditions for invitees. Winter weather creates unique duties regarding snow and ice removal. Modified comparative fault (50% bar) applies.

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Statute of Limitations

50%

Comparative Fault Bar

~$642K

Noneconomic Cap

Average Slip and Fall Settlement in Colorado

Based on Colorado verdict and settlement data

Severity	Estimated Settlement Range
Low Severity	$8,000 – $20,000
Medium Severity	$25,000 – $100,000
High Severity / Catastrophic	$100,000 – $500,000+

These ranges are general estimates based on Colorado verdict and settlement data. Actual case values vary based on specific facts.

Category	Minor	Moderate	Severe
Medical Expenses	$1,000 – $8,000	$8,000 – $40,000	$40,000 – $150,000
Lost Wages	$500 – $5,000	$5,000 – $25,000	$25,000 – $100,000
Pain & Suffering	$3,000 – $10,000	$10,000 – $50,000	$50,000 – $300,000
Total Range	$8,000 – $25,000	$25,000 – $100,000	$100,000 – $500,000+

Common Injuries in Slip and Fall Cases

Broken Bones → Hip Injury → Back Injury → Knee Injury → Wrist Fracture → Traumatic Brain Injury → Shoulder Injury → Ankle Fracture →

Slip and Fall by Injury Type

Slip and Fall & Broken Bones → Slip and Fall & Hip Injury → Slip and Fall & Back Injury → Slip and Fall & Knee Injury → Slip and Fall & Wrist Fracture → Slip and Fall & Traumatic Brain Injury → Slip and Fall & Shoulder Injury → Slip and Fall & Ankle Fracture →

Frequently Asked Questions: Slip and Fall in Colorado

Settlements range from $8,000–$20,000 for minor injuries to $100,000–$500,000+ for severe injuries (TBI, spinal injuries, permanent disability).

You must prove the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn visitors. Key evidence: incident reports, security footage, maintenance logs, witness statements.

Potentially yes. Colorado property owners have a duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions. Whether they had notice of the condition and time to address it is critical.

C.R.S. § 13-21-115 categorizes visitors as invitees (highest duty), licensees, or trespassers (lowest duty). Property owners owe invitees a duty to inspect for and address unreasonably dangerous conditions.

Yes. If you are found partially at fault (inappropriate footwear, ignoring warnings, phone distraction), your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage. At 50%+ fault, you recover nothing.

Falls at ski resort lodges, restaurants, and parking areas are premises liability claims (not subject to the Ski Safety Act’s inherent risk doctrine). The resort owes the same duty as any commercial property owner.

Colorado’s general 3-year statute of limitations applies. Claims against government property require a 182-day notice under the CGIA.

Slip and Fall Claims by City

Get city-specific information about slip and fall claims and local settlement data across Colorado.

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