Fremont County · Premises injuries
Florence Premises Liability Lawyers
Florence premises liability lawyers for slips, trips, and falls on Highway 67 and Highway 115 and across Florence. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
Premises Liability in Florence and Fremont County
McCormick & Murphy are Florence premises liability lawyers for people hurt in a slip, trip, or fall. We get the Florence Police Department or the Fremont County Sheriff's Office report, the CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital records, and file in the Fremont County Combined Courts.
A property owner's duty to keep their land safe depends on your legal status there. Whether you were a customer, employee, or visitor determines what the owner owed you and what we must prove. Colorado law holds owners responsible for dangerous conditions they knew about or should have discovered through reasonable inspection. Ice in parking lots, unmarked steps, poor lighting on Main Street or Colorado Highway 67, spills, broken railings, and debris are common hazards that cause injuries.
When you fall or suffer injury on another person's property, time matters. Surveillance footage, incident reports filed with the Florence Police Department or Fremont County Sheriff's Office, maintenance records, and witness statements can vanish. We investigate quickly, gather evidence from the scene, and determine whether the property owner failed to warn you or fix a known danger. Our firm serves Florence, Cañon City, Penrose, Rockvale, and surrounding areas in Fremont County.
Evidence That Matters in Property-Injury Cases
The strength of your claim rests on what we can prove: your legal right to be on the property, the specific dangerous condition, the owner's knowledge or negligence, and how that condition caused your injury and damages. Colorado premises law requires clear evidence that the landowner knew or should have known the hazard existed. Security camera footage, if available from nearby buildings or the property itself, is critical. Incident reports filed with local authorities and weather records for the day of your fall establish context.
We obtain inspection logs, cleaning schedules, maintenance records, and prior complaints against the property. Photographs of the exact spot where you fell, measurements, and expert analysis of lighting, slope, or surface conditions strengthen your case. Witness statements—from people who saw you fall or who can testify they warned the owner about the danger—carry weight in settlement negotiations and at Fremont County Combined Courts. We also subpoena records from CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital in Cañon City or any medical provider who treated you.
Local investigations may involve Florence Police Department and Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, scene conditions at businesses, parking lots, or sidewalks near Cañon City or Penrose.
After a fall or injury caused by a dangerous property condition in Florence, Cañon City, Penrose, or elsewhere in Fremont County, preserve and gather:
- Incident report filed with Florence Police Department or Fremont County Sheriff's Office
- Photographs or video of the exact location, the hazardous condition (ice, spill, broken stairs, poor lighting, pothole in parking area), and surrounding area—taken as soon as possible
- Surveillance footage from the property, nearby businesses, or traffic cameras on Colorado Highway 67, Colorado Highway 115, Main Street, or East 3rd Street
- Property maintenance and inspection logs, cleaning schedules, and service records
- Weather records for the date and time of the incident
- Medical records and emergency-room documentation from CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital in Cañon City or other treatment provider
- Names, contact information, and statements from all witnesses
- Prior complaints, incident reports, or maintenance requests related to the same hazard
- Proof of the injured person's right to be on the property (invitation, lease, ticket, employment agreement)
- Communications (emails, texts, notes) between the property owner or manager and staff regarding the condition
Evidence can disappear or become unavailable within days or weeks. Act quickly to preserve records and document the scene.
Medical Records and Treatment Documentation
Your medical records form the foundation of your damages claim. When you sought emergency or urgent care after a fall in Florence, every report, imaging study, and note becomes part of your injury file. We obtain complete records from CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital and any other providers you visited, documenting the severity of your injury, the treatment required, and your recovery timeline. X-rays, MRI scans, and surgical reports prove the extent of harm.
We also track ongoing care—physical therapy, follow-up visits, prescriptions, and any long-term limitations or chronic pain. Colorado courts consider both immediate medical bills and the cost of future treatment when calculating damages. Pre-injury medical history matters too; we distinguish between prior conditions and new injuries caused by the fall. Medical evidence directly links the property owner's negligence to your injury and justifies compensation.
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Damages You May Recover
- Medical expenses: emergency room care, hospitalization, surgery, imaging, rehabilitation, and ongoing treatment at CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital or other providers
- Lost wages and income during recovery, including time off work in Florence or Fremont County
- Pain and suffering for the physical injury, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life
- Permanent scarring, disfigurement, or disability if the fall caused lasting harm
- Future medical care and rehabilitation if you require long-term treatment
- Property damage if personal belongings were destroyed or damaged in the fall
Fremont County Combined Courts recognizes these categories of harm, and we present them clearly to insurers and juries.
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.
Florence Premises Liability Lawyers FAQ
Do I need Florence premises liability lawyers after a fall?
Call Florence premises liability lawyers when the injury needs medical care, fault is disputed, or an insurer delays, denies, or offers less than the medical bills. The Pueblo office is at 301 N. Main Street, Pueblo, CO 81003.
What determines whether a property owner is liable for my injury in Florence?
Liability depends on your legal status on the property (invitee, licensee, or trespasser), whether the owner or manager knew or should have known about the dangerous condition, and whether the property owner failed to repair it or warn you. Your injury must have been directly caused by that failure. For example, a fall on an icy sidewalk on Main Street may depend on whether the owner was aware of the ice, whether snow and ice removal is their responsibility, and when they should have acted.
Do I need to file a notice with Fremont County or the Florence Police Department?
If the property is owned or controlled by a public entity—such as a county park or city building in the Cañon City area—you may be required to file written notice of your injury claim within a specific time frame, often 182 days or less. This is a strict deadline. Even for private-property claims, reporting to law enforcement creates an official record. Contact McCormick & Murphy immediately to confirm what notices apply to your situation.
How much time do I have to file a premises-liability lawsuit?
Colorado's statute of limitations varies depending on the type of claim and whether the property owner is a public agency or private entity. Claims against government entities in Fremont County often have a much shorter deadline than those against private owners. Because time is critical and rules differ, seek legal advice as soon as possible after your injury.
How are attorney fees handled in a premises-liability case?
McCormick & Murphy works on a contingency-fee basis. You pay an attorney fee only if your case is settled or won. We earn nothing unless you recover. Costs to investigate and litigate the case—such as expert reports, medical records retrieval, or court filings—are separate from the attorney fee and are discussed with you in advance.
Why is it important to act quickly after a fall or property injury?
Surveillance video, weather records, and the physical condition of the property may be lost or destroyed within days. Witnesses may move away or forget details. Maintenance records, cleaning logs, and prior complaints are easiest to obtain soon after the incident. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can preserve critical evidence and send records-preservation notices to the property owner.
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Florence premises claims
Colorado premises liability law
Landowner duty under C.R.S. § 13‑21‑115 based on why the person was on the property.
Snow and ice falls
Sidewalks, entrances, and outdoor walkways, including how long the ice was there.
Store and restaurant falls
Spills, wet floors, and missing warnings inside stores and restaurants.
Apartment and common-area injuries
Stairs, ice, railings, and lighting in areas the landlord controls.
Parking lot injuries
Potholes, wheel stops, poor lighting, ice, and people hit in the lot.
Stairs and poor lighting
Broken steps, missing handrails, and dark stairwells.
Negligent security
Assaults where lighting, locks, or security were part of the danger.
Child injuries on someone else's property
Pools, play equipment, and other conditions where a child is hurt on private property.
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