Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties · Colorado premises liability law
Aurora Premises Liability Lawyers
Injured on someone else's property in Aurora? Free consultation. No attorney fee unless we recover for you.
How Colorado Law Classifies Your Visit
Colorado premises liability claims turn on why you were on the property when you got hurt. Under C.R.S. § 13‑21‑115, the landowner's legal duty to you depends on whether you were an invitee, a licensee, or a trespasser. This classification shapes what a property owner had to do to keep you safe and what we have to prove.
If you were an invitee, such as a customer at an Aurora business, the property owner owed you reasonable care against dangers it actually knew about or should have known about. If you were a licensee, such as a social guest in someone's home, the duty is narrower: the owner had to avoid unreasonably failing to use reasonable care for dangers it created and actually knew about, or warn you of unusual dangers it did not create but actually knew about. That is not the same broad inspection duty owed to a paying customer.
Trespassers face the highest bar. A trespasser can only recover for harm the landowner caused willfully or deliberately. Not every trespasser is barred from recovery, but the standard is narrow and fact-specific. We start by working out which category applies to your situation, because that determines the entire path of your claim.
Building Your Aurora Premises Case
Once we know your status on the property, we look for proof of what the owner knew or should have known. That can include prior complaints, maintenance records, incident reports, photos of the hazard, and witness accounts from people who were at the property when you were hurt. In a growing area like Aurora, with heavy commercial and retail traffic along corridors near I-225 and E-470, businesses often keep internal records of hazards or repairs that support a claim.
Medical records also matter. If you were treated at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus or another facility, those records connect the hazard to your injuries and help establish the extent of harm. We gather this evidence early, before it can be lost, altered, or explained away.
- Photos of the hazard and surrounding area, taken as soon as possible
- Names and contact information for any witnesses
- Any incident report filed with the property owner or manager
- Medical records and bills from treatment you received
- The clothing and shoes you had on at the time, if relevant to the fall
Handling Premises Claims Around Aurora
Aurora spans parts of Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties, and where your injury happened often determines where a claim gets filed. We handle cases arising near East Colfax Avenue, Parker Road, Centennial, and other parts of the metro area, working with the Arapahoe County Justice Center or the appropriate court for the county where the injury occurred.
Property types vary widely across this area, from retail centers along Parker Road to apartment complexes and offices near Centennial. Each type of property brings its own mix of invitees, licensees, and occasional trespassers, and we tailor our approach to the facts of where and how you were hurt.
What You May Be Able to Recover
- Medical expenses related to the injury
- Lost income if you missed work
- Pain and suffering
- Ongoing care or rehabilitation costs
- Property damage connected to the incident
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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.
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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
Aurora Colorado premises liability law FAQ
Does it matter why I was on the property when I got hurt in Aurora?
Yes. Colorado law bases the property owner's duty on whether you were an invitee, licensee, or trespasser. That classification affects what the owner had to do to keep you safe and what we need to prove in your claim.
I was a guest at someone's home, not a paying customer. Do I still have a claim?
You may, but the duty owed to a social guest, or licensee, is narrower than the duty owed to a customer. The owner generally had to avoid unreasonably failing to address known dangers it created, or warn of unusual dangers it actually knew about. We review the facts to see whether that duty was met.
Can a trespasser ever recover for an injury on someone else's property?
It's possible, but the standard is narrow. A trespasser can generally only recover if the landowner's conduct was willful or deliberate, not just careless. We evaluate the specific circumstances before determining whether a claim is viable.
Where would my Aurora premises liability case be handled?
Because Aurora sits across Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties, the right court depends on where the injury occurred. That could be the Arapahoe County Justice Center or another county court, and we sort out venue as part of preparing your case.
What should I do right after getting hurt on someone else's property in Aurora?
Try to document the hazard with photos, get names of witnesses, and seek medical treatment. Keep records of everything, including any incident report and your medical bills, and reach out to us for a free consultation to talk through your options.
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