Pueblo County · Colorado premises liability law
Pueblo Premises Liability Lawyers
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How Colorado Law Sets the Landowner's Duty
Colorado premises liability claims are governed by C.R.S. § 13‑21‑115, which sets the landowner's duty based on why the injured person was on the property. This is not a one-size-fits-all rule. The category the injured person falls into, invitee, licensee, or trespasser, determines what the landowner had to do to keep the property reasonably safe.
An invitee is someone like a store customer or a person invited onto the property for business purposes. A landowner owes an invitee reasonable care against dangers the landowner actually knew about or should have known about. That is the broadest duty under the statute, but it still requires proof of actual or constructive knowledge of the hazard.
A licensee, such as a social guest, is owed a narrower duty. The landowner must not unreasonably fail to use reasonable care for dangers the landowner created and actually knew about, and must warn of unusual dangers the landowner did not create but actually knew about. This is not the same inspection duty owed to a customer, and a trespasser can only recover for damages the landowner willfully or deliberately caused. We look closely at the facts of each fall or injury in Pueblo to determine which category applies and what that means for the claim.
Building the Record After a Fall or Injury
Because Colorado law ties the duty owed to the reason someone was on the property, we start by pinning down the facts: why the injured person was there, what the property owner knew or should have known, and how long the hazard existed before the injury. Photos of the condition, witness statements, and any maintenance or incident records the property owner kept can all matter to that analysis.
Medical records also play a role in connecting the injury to the fall or hazard. Many people we work with in Pueblo are treated at CommonSpirit Parkview Medical Center, and those records help document the injury and its timeline. We gather this evidence promptly because conditions on a property can change and witness memories fade.
- Report the incident to the property owner or manager and get it in writing
- Take photos of the hazard and the surrounding area before it changes
- Get contact information for anyone who saw what happened
- Seek medical care and keep records of the visit and diagnosis
- Avoid giving a recorded statement to an insurer before speaking with us
Handling Premises Claims in Pueblo
We handle premises liability claims for people injured across Pueblo, including in Pueblo West, Bessemer, Downtown Pueblo, and Belmont. These claims can arise at a store, apartment complex, restaurant, or private home, and the applicable duty depends on the injured person's status on the property under Colorado law.
When a case needs to be filed, it would be filed in Pueblo County District Court. Our office is located at 301 N. Main Street, Pueblo, CO 81003, and we meet with injured Pueblo residents to walk through what happened and what category of duty likely applies to their situation.
What Damages May Be Recoverable
- Medical expenses related to the injury
- Lost income from time away from work
- Pain and suffering
- Future medical care if needed
- Other out-of-pocket costs tied to the injury
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.
Pueblo Colorado premises liability law FAQ
Does it matter why I was on the property when I got hurt in Pueblo?
Yes. Colorado law under C.R.S. § 13‑21‑115 sets the landowner's duty based on whether you were an invitee, licensee, or trespasser. Each category carries a different standard, so the reason you were on the property affects what you need to prove.
What duty does a store owe its customers in Pueblo?
A customer is typically an invitee, owed reasonable care against dangers the store actually knew about or should have known about. That means we look at what the store knew or should have discovered about the hazard before the injury.
I was a social guest at someone's home. Is the duty the same as for a customer?
No. A licensee, such as a social guest, is owed a narrower duty than an invitee. The property owner must not unreasonably fail to address dangers they created and actually knew about, and must warn of unusual dangers they actually knew about but did not create.
Can a trespasser ever recover for an injury on someone else's property?
A trespasser can only recover for damages the landowner willfully or deliberately caused. This is a narrow path to recovery, not a complete bar, and the facts of what the landowner did matter.
Where would my Pueblo premises liability case be filed?
Cases arising from injuries in Pueblo are generally filed in Pueblo County District Court. We can explain what filing there involves once we understand the facts of your situation.
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