El Paso County Premises Liability Lawyer
An El Paso County premises liability claim is a Colorado personal-injury action for a premises liability that happened across El Paso County, and it is filed in the El Paso County Combined Courts at 270 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. El Paso County covers both incorporated cities with their own police departments and large unincorporated areas the Sheriff patrols, so which agency holds your report depends on where in the county the crash happened. You have 2 years to file (C.R.S. 13-80-102). Call (719) 475-2555 for a free consultation.
Key Takeaways
- Deadline: 2 years to file — general personal injury actions (C.R.S. 13-80-102).
- Who responds: El Paso County Sheriff's Office, 27 E Vermijo Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
- Where it is filed: El Paso County Combined Courts, 270 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
- Partial fault: Modified comparative fault, barred at 50% (C.R.S. 13-21-111).
What should I do after a premises liability in El Paso County?
Get medical attention the same day, then create the record.
Report it to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, at 27 E Vermijo Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 — that is the agency whose report an insurer will read, and requesting it from anywhere else wastes weeks. Photograph the scene before anything is moved, cleared or repaired, and get names for anyone who saw it. El Paso County covers both incorporated cities with their own police departments and large unincorporated areas the Sheriff patrols, so which agency holds your report depends on where in the county the crash happened. Say nothing to the other side's insurer until you have advice.
Who takes the report after a premises liability in El Paso County?
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office, at 27 E Vermijo Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
El Paso County covers both incorporated cities with their own police departments and large unincorporated areas the Sheriff patrols, so which agency holds your report depends on where in the county the crash happened. That report is the record an insurer reads first, and it is requested from that agency and no other.
Were You Injured at Another Person’s Premises in El Paso County?
If you were injured at another person’s premises in El Paso County, and the owner or occupant is at blame, you are entitled to compensation for your losses. The experienced team at The Bussey Law Firm, P.C can help you get the justice you deserve.
We have vast experience across a range of personal injury cases and an impressive track record of gaining favorable compensation for our clients, whether through settlement negotiations or through trial.
Contact Timothy R. Bussey today at (719) 475-2555 so we can help you too.
Examples of Premises Liability
There are a number of instances where a landowner can be held responsible for injuries suffered by another person on their premises. Common examples of premises liability cases include:
- Slipping/tripping on a certain danger
- Dog bites or other animal bites
- Falls
- Drowning
- Electrical accidents
- Fires
- Defective conditions or poorly maintained properties
- Exposure to toxic chemicals
How Does Premises Liability Work in Colorado?
Premises liability in Colorado is governed by the Colorado Premises Liability Act. Under the Act, a landowner may be accountable for the injuries or losses suffered by someone on their premises, depending on how the accident occurred and why the person was on the property.
The liability of the landowner differs depending on whether the injured party was a licensee, invitee, or trespasser.
- Licensees: A licensee is someone on the premises for their own convenience or interest with the owner’s consent, generally social guests. The owner is only liable for injuries suffered by a licensee where the owner:
- Failed to use reasonable care with respect to a danger on the property the owner created and actually knew about; or
- Failed to use reasonable care to warn of a danger on the property the owner didn’t create, but knew about, that isn’t normally on the premises.
- Invitees: An invitee is generally a person on the land to transact business, usually customers or clients. A landowner is only liable for injuries to the invitee caused by dangers that the landowner either:
- Knew or reasonably should have known about on the property; or
- Failed to take reasonable care to protect others from.
- Trespassers: Where a person was trespassing on the property (they entered/remained on the land without the owner’s consent), the owner is only responsible for injuries that they willfully and deliberately caused.
Which of the above definitions the injured party falls under is determined by the Judge, based on the circumstances.
Who Counts as a “Landowner”?
The term “landowner” in the Colorado Premises Liability Act is defined more broadly than the common use of the term. Under the Act, a landowner includes:
“an authorized agent or a person in possession of real property and a person legally responsible for the condition of real property or for the activities conducted or circumstances existing on real property.”
In reality, this definition can therefore extend not only to owners of the land as commonly understood, but can include tenants, contractors, property managers, event organizers, and vendors if the above test is satisfied.
What Compensation Is Available?
If the required tests are satisfied to make a landowner liable for your injuries, compensation is available for injuries or losses that are a result of the landowner’s actions. This can include compensation for economic losses such as medical bills or lost income, non-economic losses such as pain and suffering, and for physical impairment.
Where the accident results in the death of a loved one, their family is able to seek compensation for the loss of that person in their life. This can include compensation for the loss of their financial provision and assistance, loss of companionship, and the pain and suffering resulting from their death.
Call The Bussey Law Firm, P.C Today
Whatever injuries you are facing, the Bussey Law Firm P.C can help you get compensation for your loss. If you are unsure whether another person is liable in your situation, contact our team so we can help evaluate your legal options and the strength of your argument.
Whether aggressively negotiating for a settlement, or proving your entitlement to substantial compensation in court, we will fight for you.
Contact an El Paso County premises liability lawyer today at (719) 475-2555.
What Makes an El Paso County Premises Liability Claim Different?
El Paso County covers both incorporated cities with their own police departments and large unincorporated areas the Sheriff patrols, so which agency holds your report depends on where in the county the crash happened.
| Status of El Paso County | County in Colorado |
|---|---|
| Agency that takes the report | El Paso County Sheriff's Office — 27 E Vermijo Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 |
| Where the claim is filed | El Paso County Combined Courts — 270 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 |
| Deadline to file | 2 years — general personal injury actions (C.R.S. 13-80-102) |
| If you were partly at fault | Modified comparative fault, barred at 50% (C.R.S. 13-21-111) |
Which agency holds the report matters in practice, because that is the record an insurer reads first and the one your claim is built on. It is requested from El Paso County Sheriff's Office, and no other agency can produce it.
Sources and References
- Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 13 (Colorado General Assembly)
- El Paso County Combined Courts — Colorado Judicial Branch
- El Paso County, Colorado — Wikipedia · Wikidata Q111774
Place status, county, agency and court addresses verified 2026-08-21 against Google Places and Wikidata. Statutory deadlines are cited by section to the Colorado General Assembly’s published Title 13. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Meet Our Premises Liability Attorney
Timothy R. Bussey
Timothy R. Bussey is the founder of The Bussey Law Firm, P.C. Since entering private practice in 1997 he has represented injury victims across El Paso County, including El Paso County. He is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America and a recipient of the Martindale-Hubbell Gold Client Champion Award.
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