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Colorado Springs Premises Liability Lawyers
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Colorado Springs Premises Liability Law And Your Legal Status On The Property
McCormick & Murphy handle Colorado Springs premises liability law claims for people hurt on property where the duty depends on why they were there. We file in El Paso County Combined Courts.
Colorado premises liability claims are governed by C.R.S. § 13‑21‑115, a statute that ties the landowner's legal duty to why the injured person was on the property. This is not a one-size-fits-all standard. The duty owed to a store customer is different from the duty owed to a social guest, which is different again from what a trespasser can recover.
If you were an invitee, such as a customer at a business, the landowner owed you reasonable care against dangers it actually knew about or should have known about. That is a meaningful duty, and it covers hazards the property owner failed to find through reasonable inspection as well as hazards it already knew were there.
If you were a licensee, such as a social guest in someone's home, the duty is narrower. A landowner is liable only for an unreasonable failure to use reasonable care for dangers it created and actually knew about, or for failing to warn of unusual dangers it did not create but actually knew about. That is not the same inspection duty owed to a customer, and we will look closely at which category applies to your situation before we tell you what your claim is worth.
What Proves Landowner Knowledge In A Colorado Springs Premises Claim
Because your legal status on the property changes the duty owed, we start by establishing why you were there and what the owner knew or should have known. That means gathering photos of the condition, incident reports, maintenance and inspection records, and statements from anyone who saw what happened. For a trespasser claim, the standard is narrower still, so any evidence of willful or deliberate conduct by the landowner matters.
We also look at how the property is used day to day. A business open to the public in Colorado Springs faces different expectations than a private residence, and the facts of your visit help determine which duty applies and whether it was met.
Investigating Colorado Springs Premises Liability Claims & Client Office Access
McCormick & Murphy handle Colorado Springs premises liability law claims for people hurt on property where the duty depends on why they were there. We file in El Paso County Combined Courts and serve the Powers Boulevard, Academy Boulevard, and I-25 area.
- Legal Status Determines Duty Owed: Colorado premises liability claims are governed by C.R.S. § 13‑21‑115, which ties the landowner's legal duty to why you were on the property. The duty owed to a store customer (invitee) is different from the duty owed to a social guest (licensee), which is different again from what a trespasser can recover. We establish your legal status and what the owner knew or should have known.
- Local Evidence and Court Filing: We gather photos of the condition, incident reports, maintenance and inspection records, and witness statements. Colorado Springs premises liability claims are typically filed in El Paso County Combined Courts.
- Office Access: Clients meet with our team at 929 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 ↗ — with home or hospital consultations available if severe injuries prevent travel.
Colorado Springs premises liability claims require different evidence depending on your legal status on the property. Gather and preserve documentation that proves what the landowner knew or should have known under C.R.S. § 13-21-115.
- Photos of the hazard and surrounding area before conditions change
- Photos of your injuries
- Incident report filed with property owner or manager
- Written notice to the property owner or manager
- Witness names and contact information
- Witness statements from anyone who saw what happened
- Property maintenance and inspection records
- Medical records from UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central or CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital
- Medical bills and treatment records showing follow-up care
- Lost income documentation from time away from work
- Evidence of your legal status on the property (invitee, licensee, or trespasser)
- Records showing how the property is used day to day
- Documentation of landowner knowledge of the dangerous condition
- Any recorded statements or correspondence with insurers
Avoid giving a recorded statement to an insurer before speaking with a Colorado Springs premises liability lawyer. Call (719) 389-0400 or visit our office at 929 W Colorado Ave to discuss your claim and preserve your evidence.
Serving Powers Boulevard, Academy Boulevard, And I-25 Area Premises Claims
We handle premises liability claims from across the Colorado Springs area, including incidents near Powers Boulevard, Academy Boulevard, Woodmen Road, Briargate, and Old Colorado City. Whether the injury happened at a retail center, an apartment complex, or a private home, we start by figuring out your legal status on the property and what that means for your case under Colorado law.
If your injury required emergency treatment, records from UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central or CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital often become part of the evidence we review. Colorado Springs premises liability claims are typically filed in El Paso County Combined Courts. You can meet with us at our office at 929 W Colorado Ave to go over what happened and what category of duty likely applies.
What Your Colorado Springs Premises Claim May Cover: Medical Bills And Lost Income
- Medical expenses related to the injury
- Lost income from time away from work
- Pain and suffering
- Ongoing care needs if the injury is serious
- Other losses tied directly to the incident
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A passenger suffered traumatic brain, neck, and back injuries in a Colorado Springs intersection collision. After the carrier refused a fair number, a jury awarded $295,000 including interest and costs.
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Questions We Hear From Colorado Springs Premises Liability Clients
Do I need Colorado Springs premises liability law after an injury?
Call Colorado Springs premises liability law when you were hurt, fault is disputed, or an insurer delays, denies, or offers less than the medical bills. The Colorado Springs office is at 929 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905.
Does it matter why I was on the property?
Yes. Colorado law sets a different duty depending on whether you were an invitee, a licensee, or a trespasser. This affects what you have to prove and what the landowner was required to do.
What if I was a social guest, not a paying customer?
As a licensee, the landowner's duty is narrower than what is owed to a customer. It generally applies to dangers the owner created and actually knew about, or unusual dangers it knew about but did not create.
Can a trespasser ever recover damages?
A trespasser can only recover for harm the landowner caused willfully or deliberately. This is a narrow path, but it is not an automatic bar in every case.
Am I automatically an invitee if I was on someone's property?
No. Not everyone on a property is an invitee. Your specific reason for being there determines which category applies, and that decision matters for the strength of your claim.
What should I do after a fall or injury on someone else's property in Colorado Springs?
Get medical attention, document the scene and any hazard, and identify witnesses if you can. Then talk to us before giving a statement to an insurance company so we can evaluate your status on the property and the duty involved.
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