Teller County Premises Liability Lawyer
A Teller County premises liability claim is a Colorado personal-injury action for a premises liability that happened across Teller County, and it is filed in the Teller County Combined Court at 101 W Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO 80813. Teller County is largely mountain and unincorporated terrain patrolled by the Sheriff from Divide, with the combined court sitting in Cripple Creek rather than in the county's largest town. 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: Teller County Sheriff's Office, 11400 US-24, Divide, CO 80814.
- Where it is filed: Teller County Combined Court, 101 W Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO 80813.
- Partial fault: Modified comparative fault, barred at 50% (C.R.S. 13-21-111).
What should I do after a premises liability in Teller County?
Get medical attention the same day, then create the record.
Report it to the Teller County Sheriff's Office, at 11400 US-24, Divide, CO 80814 — 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. Teller County is largely mountain and unincorporated terrain patrolled by the Sheriff from Divide, with the combined court sitting in Cripple Creek rather than in the county's largest town. Say nothing to the other side's insurer until you have advice.
Who takes the report after a premises liability in Teller County?
The Teller County Sheriff's Office, at 11400 US-24, Divide, CO 80814.
Teller County is largely mountain and unincorporated terrain patrolled by the Sheriff from Divide, with the combined court sitting in Cripple Creek rather than in the county's largest town. That report is the record an insurer reads first, and it is requested from that agency and no other.
Were You Injured in Another Person’s Property in Teller County?
When you enter a space, whether a home, a business, or a site, you don’t expect to be harmed. However, accidents can happen anywhere, anytime. If you were injured on another person’s property, and that person is at fault, you are entitled to compensation for any injuries or losses suffered.
Our experienced Teller County premises liability lawyers at The Bussey Law Firm, P.C. can help you get the compensation you deserve. We have an impressive track record of gaining favorable compensation for our clients in a range of personal injury cases, whether through a settlement or by taking it to trial.
If you have been injured on another person’s property in Teller County and want to investigate your legal options or pursue litigation, call our team today at (719) 475-2555 for a free consultation.
Common Examples of Premises Liability
There are many ways a person can be injured on another’s property. However, there are some common examples of premises liability that are often subject to legal action. These include:
- Slipping/tripping accidents
- 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?
Premises liability in Colorado is governed by the Colorado Premises Liability Act. This dictates that when a person is injured on a landowner’s property, due to the owner’s negligence (their failure to take reasonable care), the owner is legally liable to pay compensation to the injured party.
Premises liability can be a difficult area of law, as landowners owe differing standards of care based on the legal status of the injured party on their property. In particular, the owner’s liability depends on whether the injured party was an invitee, licensee, or trespasser.
- Invitee: If an invitee is injured on the premises (generally customers or tenants), they can only recover damages caused by the owner’s failure to use reasonable care to protect the invitee from dangers the owner knew or should have known about.
- Licensee: If a licensee is injured on the premises (someone there for social or non-business-related matters), the landowner is only responsible for damage caused by the landowner either:
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a. failing to use reasonable care regarding dangers they knew about; or
b. unreasonably failing to warn the licensee about dangers the owner knew of, but did not create, or that are not usually on the property. - Trespassers: If the injured party was trespassing on the premises (did not have a right to be there), the owner is only liable for damages caused wilfully or deliberately by them to the trespasser.
Who Can Be Liable?
The term “landowner” for the purposes of premises liability is broader than the common use of the term. A landowner is defined in Colorado legislation as:
- “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, liability can, therefore, extend not only to owners of the land in the strict sense of the term, but can include tenants, contractors, property managers, event organizers, and vendors satisfying the above test. Whether a person meets the definition of landowner and is liable for injuries for the purposes of premises liability is ultimately a legal determination made by a judge.
The Bussey Law Firm, P.C. Can Fight for You
Commonly in premises liability cases, the defendant’s attorney will attempt to argue the injured party contributed to the accident, to either deny their client’s liability or diminish the compensation the landowner has to pay. Our skilled Teller County injury attorneys will challenge any assertion by the defendant that you are at fault for the accident or should receive diminished compensation.
At The Bussey Law Firm P.C., we have an impressive track record of obtaining substantial compensation for our clients across a range of personal injury cases, whether through aggressively negotiating a settlement or passionately conveying your case in court. Founding attorney Timothy Bussey has over 25 years of legal experience in a range of legal positions and is a top-rated lawyer in Colorado.
Call our team today at (719) 475-2555 so we can fight for you too.
What Makes a Teller County Premises Liability Claim Different?
Teller County is largely mountain and unincorporated terrain patrolled by the Sheriff from Divide, with the combined court sitting in Cripple Creek rather than in the county's largest town.
| Status of Teller County | County in Colorado |
|---|---|
| Agency that takes the report | Teller County Sheriff's Office — 11400 US-24, Divide, CO 80814 |
| Where the claim is filed | Teller County Combined Court — 101 W Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO 80813 |
| 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 Teller County Sheriff's Office, and no other agency can produce it.
Sources and References
- Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 13 (Colorado General Assembly)
- Teller County Combined Court — Colorado Judicial Branch
- Teller County, Colorado — Wikipedia · Wikidata Q312746
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 Teller County, including Teller County. He is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America and a recipient of the Martindale-Hubbell Gold Client Champion Award.
Read more on Timothy Bussey’s profile, or see case results. Reviewed by Benjamin Wilcox.
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