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Premises Liability Personal Injury Lawyer in Colorado

Premises liability covers injuries on someone else’s property due to unsafe conditions. In Colorado, this includes retail stores, restaurants, hotels, apartment complexes, amusement parks, office buildings, and private residences. Get a free personal injury case evaluation for your premises liability claim in Colorado.

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Colorado Law & Premises Liability Claims

Colorado’s Premises Liability Act (C.R.S. § 13-21-115) replaced common law rules. The statute defines duties owed to invitees, licensees, and trespassers. Property owners must exercise reasonable care to protect invitees from dangers they know about or should discover through reasonable inspection.

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Statute of Limitations

50%

Comparative Fault Bar

~$642K

Noneconomic Cap

Average Premises Liability Settlement in Colorado

Based on Colorado verdict and settlement data

Severity	Estimated Settlement Range
Low Severity	$10,000 – $25,000
Medium Severity	$30,000 – $150,000
High Severity / Catastrophic	$150,000 – $750,000+

These ranges are general estimates based on Colorado verdict and settlement data. Actual case values vary based on specific facts.

Category	Minor	Moderate	Severe
Medical Expenses	$2,000 – $10,000	$10,000 – $50,000	$50,000 – $200,000
Lost Wages	$500 – $8,000	$8,000 – $40,000	$40,000 – $150,000
Pain & Suffering	$5,000 – $15,000	$15,000 – $75,000	$75,000 – $400,000
Total Range	$10,000 – $30,000	$30,000 – $150,000	$150,000 – $750,000+

Common Injuries in Premises Liability Cases

Broken Bones → Traumatic Brain Injury → Back Injury → Knee Injury → Hip Injury → Soft Tissue Injury → Burns → Nerve Damage →

Premises Liability by Injury Type

Premises Liability & Broken Bones → Premises Liability & Traumatic Brain Injury → Premises Liability & Back Injury → Premises Liability & Knee Injury → Premises Liability & Hip Injury → Premises Liability & Soft Tissue Injury → Premises Liability & Burns → Premises Liability & Nerve Damage →

Frequently Asked Questions: Premises Liability in Colorado

Premises liability holds property owners responsible when unsafe conditions cause injuries. Under C.R.S. § 13-21-115, the duty of care depends on visitor classification: invitee, licensee, or trespasser.

Settlements range from $10,000–$25,000 for minor injuries to $150,000–$750,000+ for severe injuries.

Slip and falls, trip and falls, inadequate security, elevator/escalator accidents, swimming pool injuries, falling objects, toxic exposure, dog bites on property, and amusement/recreation injuries.

Colorado has a 3-year statute of limitations. Claims against government property require a 182-day CGIA notice.

Yes. Landlords must maintain rental properties in reasonably safe condition. Dangerous conditions (broken stairs, faulty wiring, inadequate lighting) can establish liability.

Airbnb hosts have the same premises liability duties as any property owner. Depending on circumstances, both the host and Airbnb’s platform may have liability exposure.

Yes. Property owners must maintain parking lots in reasonably safe condition, including addressing potholes, ice, poor lighting, and other hazards.

Premises Liability Claims by City

Get city-specific information about premises liability claims and local settlement data across Colorado.

Other Colorado Personal Injury Case Types

⚠️ Slip and Fall → 🐶 Dog Bite → 🧓 Nursing Home Abuse →