El Paso County · Colorado premises liability law
Security-Widefield Premises Liability Lawyers
Injured on someone else's property in Security-Widefield? Free consultation. No attorney fee unless we recover for you.
Colorado's Status-Based Premises Liability Law
Colorado does not use a one-size-fits-all rule for property injuries. Under C.R.S. § 13‑21‑115, the duty a landowner owes depends on why the injured person was on the property in the first place. That status determination often shapes the entire case, so we look closely at it early.
If you were an invitee, such as a customer at a business along Widefield Boulevard or Fontaine Boulevard, the landowner owed you reasonable care against dangers it actually knew about or should have known about. If you were a licensee, such as a guest at someone's home, the duty is narrower: the landowner must not unreasonably fail to use reasonable care for dangers it created and actually knew about, and it must warn of unusual dangers it did not create but actually knew about. That is not the same as the broader duty owed to a customer.
A trespasser's recovery is limited to damages the landowner willfully or deliberately caused. Not every trespasser is automatically barred from recovery, but the standard is narrow and fact-specific. We evaluate where you fall under this framework before we build any claim.
Building the Record for a Security-Widefield Property Injury
Because Colorado's duty standard turns on your status and what the landowner knew, evidence of notice matters. That can include maintenance logs, prior complaints, incident reports, photos of the condition, and witness statements from people who were at the property near U.S. Highway 85 or in the Fountain area at the time.
We also gather medical records tied to treatment, often at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs, to connect the injury to the condition on the property. Acting quickly to document the scene and preserve evidence helps counter arguments that the landowner didn't know or couldn't have known about the hazard.
- Photograph the hazard and surrounding area before it changes
- Get contact information for anyone who saw what happened
- Report the incident to the property owner or manager in writing
- Keep records of medical treatment related to the fall or injury
- Avoid giving recorded statements to an insurer before speaking with us
Handling Premises Claims Near Security-Widefield
Security-Widefield sits in El Paso County, and premises liability claims arising here typically proceed through El Paso County Combined Courts. We're familiar with how these cases move through that court and what local judges and juries expect to see in terms of proof of notice and status.
Our office is at 929 W Colorado Ave in Colorado Springs, a short drive from Security-Widefield, Fountain, and the properties along Bradley Road and Fontaine Boulevard. Whether your injury happened at a retail store, apartment complex, or private residence, we can meet with you close to home to review what happened.
Losses We Help Recover
- Medical bills for treatment and follow-up care
- Lost income while you recover from your injury
- Pain and suffering tied to the incident
- Future medical needs if injuries are ongoing
- Out-of-pocket costs related to the fall or injury
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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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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
Security-Widefield Colorado premises liability law FAQ
Does it matter why I was on the property when I got hurt?
Yes. Colorado law sets different duties depending on whether you were an invitee, licensee, or trespasser. That status affects what the landowner had to do to keep you safe and what we need to prove.
I was a guest at someone's home, not a paying customer. Do I still have a claim?
Possibly. As a licensee, you're owed a narrower duty than a customer, but the landowner still can't unreasonably fail to protect you from dangers it created and knew about, or fail to warn of unusual hazards it knew about. We can evaluate the specific facts of your visit.
What if I was trespassing when I was injured?
Recovery is limited to situations where the landowner willfully or deliberately caused your injury. It's a narrow standard, but not every trespass situation automatically forecloses a claim. We'd need to look at what happened.
How do you prove the landowner knew about the hazard?
We look at maintenance records, prior complaints, photos, and witness accounts to show what the landowner knew or should have known. The type of evidence needed can depend on your status as invitee, licensee, or trespasser.
Where would my case be handled if I was hurt in Security-Widefield?
Premises liability claims from this area generally go through El Paso County Combined Courts. Our office in Colorado Springs is close by, and we offer a free consultation to review your situation.
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