Adams and Weld counties · Colorado premises liability law
Northglenn Premises Liability Lawyers
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Colorado's Premises Liability Statute
Colorado premises liability claims are governed by C.R.S. § 13‑21‑115, which sets a landowner's duty based on why the injured person was on the property. The classification of the injured person as an invitee, licensee, or trespasser controls what the landowner owed them, and it shapes every part of the case we build.
An invitee, like a customer at a Northglenn store or business, is owed reasonable care against dangers the landowner actually knew about or should have known about through reasonable inspection. A licensee, such as a social guest, is owed a narrower duty: the landowner must not unreasonably fail to use reasonable care for dangers they created and actually knew about, or fail to warn of unusual dangers they did not create but actually knew about. That is a different, more limited duty than what a business owes its customers, and we don't blur the two.
A trespasser can only recover for damages the landowner willfully or deliberately caused. Not every trespasser is barred from recovery, and we look closely at how the injured person came to be on the property before assuming the claim is weak. Getting the classification right at the outset is essential to knowing what we need to prove.
Building the Record Under Colorado's Duty Standard
Because the landowner's duty depends on actual or constructive knowledge of a hazard, we focus on what the property owner knew and when. That means inspection records, maintenance logs, prior complaint history, incident reports, and photos or video of the condition that caused the injury. We also look for witness accounts describing how long a hazard existed, since that speaks directly to whether the landowner should have discovered it.
Medical records tying the injury to the incident matter too. If treatment happened at HCA HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center or another facility, those records help establish the connection between the property condition and the harm. We gather this evidence early, before it disappears or memories fade, so we can support the specific duty owed under the statute.
- Photos of the hazard from multiple angles before it's fixed or removed
- Names and contact information for any witnesses
- An incident report if one was made with the property owner or manager
- Medical records and bills from any treatment you received
- The clothing or footwear you had on at the time, if relevant
Handling Premises Cases in Northglenn
Northglenn sits along the I-25 corridor near 104th Avenue and 120th Avenue, with retail centers, apartment complexes, and businesses along Washington Street bordering Thornton. Property injuries here happen at shopping centers, parking lots, apartment common areas, and other locations where the classification of why you were there matters under Colorado law.
Many Northglenn premises cases are filed in Adams County, with proceedings at the Adams County Justice Center, though the city also touches Weld County. We're based in Denver and regularly handle premises liability matters for people injured throughout the Northglenn area.
What You May Be Able to Recover
- Medical expenses related to the injury
- Lost income if the injury kept you from work
- Pain and suffering
- Ongoing care or rehabilitation costs
- Property damage, if applicable to the incident
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.
Northglenn Colorado premises liability law FAQ
Does it matter why I was on the property when I got hurt in Northglenn?
Yes. Colorado law sets a different duty depending on whether you were an invitee, licensee, or trespasser. That classification affects what the landowner had to do to keep the property safe and what we need to prove.
What's the difference between an invitee and a licensee under Colorado law?
An invitee, like a customer, is owed reasonable care against dangers the landowner knew about or should have discovered. A licensee, like a social guest, is owed a narrower duty tied to dangers the landowner actually knew about, whether they created the hazard or not.
Can a trespasser ever recover for a property injury?
It's possible, but only for damages the landowner willfully or deliberately caused. Not every trespasser is automatically barred, so we review the specific facts before ruling anything out.
What if the property owner says they didn't know about the hazard?
We look at inspection records, maintenance history, and how long the condition existed to determine whether the landowner should have known. Constructive knowledge can be enough depending on your status on the property.
Where would my Northglenn premises liability case be handled?
Many cases connect to Adams County, with court proceedings potentially at the Adams County Justice Center, though Northglenn also touches Weld County. We handle the details of where and how to proceed based on your specific situation.
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