What do I need to prove in a slip and fall case?

The Answer

In Colorado, slip and fall cases fall under premises liability law. To win, you generally need to show that the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition, that they failed to fix it or warn you about it, and that this failure caused your injuries.

Property owners often argue that the hazard was "open and obvious" or that you were partially at fault for not paying attention. Colorado follows a modified comparative fault rule, which means your recovery is reduced in proportion to your share of the fault, but you can still recover as long as you are less than 50% at fault. Lionheart Injury Law knows how to anticipate and dismantle these defenses.

For the law, the deadlines, and how these cases actually get built, start with our slip and fall playbook.