Proving negligence under the Colorado Premises Liability Act
Clarifies duties owed to invitees, licensees, and trespassers and what evidence satisfies notice requirements.
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Colorado Premises Liability
Colorado Slip & Fall / Premises Liability Hub
The Colorado Premises Liability Act imposes different duties on property owners depending on the visitor classification. This hub maps those rules to calculator assumptions so injured visitors can gauge recovery prospects.
Key statutes & benchmarks
- Statute of limitations: Two years for most premises liability claims (C.R.S. § 13-80-102), with shorter notice if the defendant is a government entity.
- Visitor status matters: Invitees receive the highest protection, while licensees and trespassers face higher proof burdens for negligence.
- Comparative fault: Slip and fall claims frequently involve shared blame arguments—expect insurers to allege the claimant failed to pay attention or wore improper footwear.
- Damage caps: The general non-economic cap applies, but permanent physical impairment or disfigurement is uncapped in Colorado.
Colorado slip and fall laws overview
Colorado slip and fall laws flow from the Colorado Premises Liability Act, which makes landowners the exclusive target for visitor injury claims. The statute defines duties owed to invitees, licensees, and trespassers, and it ties damages directly to the owner’s knowledge of the hazard. Pair this overview with our calculator to see how entrant status and comparative negligence shift settlement ranges in real time.
Preserve evidence immediately—scene photos, witness names, and incident reports—so you can prove when the owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition. The stronger your liability file, the closer your demand will track the calculator’s top-end number.
Premises liability Colorado essentials
Premises liability Colorado cases rarely succeed without a notice theory. Pull maintenance logs, contractor work orders, and prior complaint records to show the hazard existed long enough that the owner should have fixed it. Layer in comparative fault defenses, especially when insurers argue the claimant ignored a wet floor sign or wore unsafe shoes, and use the calculator to test how even a 10 percent allocation changes the net recovery.
Government defendants add another wrinkle: deliver Colorado Governmental Immunity Act notice within 182 days and track the shorter defenses that surface in municipal claims. Our in-depth articles below break down those timelines step-by-step.
Colorado slip and fall FAQs
How much is my slip and fall case worth in Colorado?
Start with medical specials, lost wages, and future care, then weigh liability strength and venue. Use the calculator’s valuation ranges, but adjust if liability is weak or the defendant is a public entity with immunity defenses. Document long-term mobility limits and scarring—those facts support the non-economic number you plug in.
Average settlement for slip and fall Colorado
Recent verdict reports show mid five-figure outcomes for moderate injuries and six-figure results when fractures or surgeries are involved. “Average” hides huge swings based on liability and venue, so use comparable cases and the calculator’s sliders to create a settlement bracket that reflects your evidence.
Proving property owner negligence in Colorado
Proving property owner negligence in Colorado means tying the hazard to something the owner knew or should have known about. Secure inspection schedules, employee training manuals, and surveillance footage early. If liability is clear, highlight it in your demand so the insurer focuses on damages instead of fault arguments.
Supporting guides to review
These pieces help victims understand deadlines, valuation ranges, and how insurers analyze premises cases.
In-depth articles to explore
Use these deeper dives to unpack Colorado premises liability strategy, from entrant classifications to evidence collection timelines.
What to do after a slip and fall in Colorado
Step-by-step checklist to preserve evidence, report the incident, and document injuries.
Read article →Average slip & fall settlement amounts in Colorado
Reviews verdict trends and how venue, liability, and prior injuries impact valuation.
Read article →Calculator prompts for premises cases
- Document accident scene photos/videos before conditions change.
- Track all medical specials, including therapy and assistive devices.
- Note prior complaints or code violations to strengthen notice arguments.
- Adjust the fault slider to account for comparative negligence defenses.