Jefferson and Adams counties · Child injuries on someone else's property
Arvada Child Premises Injury Lawyers
If your child was hurt on someone else's property in Arvada, we can help. Free consultation, no fee unless we recover for you.
Premises Claims Involving Injured Children
When a child is hurt on someone else's property in Arvada, the first question is why the child was there in the first place. A child's legal status on the property, whether the family was invited, visiting, or the child wandered onto the land, still shapes what duty the property owner owed. There is no automatic rule that makes a child an invitee simply because they are a minor.
A pool, trampoline, or piece of play equipment on the property is just a fact about the premises. It does not by itself make the owner liable. We look at how the hazard was maintained, whether the owner knew or should have known it posed a risk to children, and whether reasonable precautions were in place.
Because the injured person is a minor, a parent or guardian typically needs to manage the claim on the child's behalf. That involves steps specific to the situation, and we walk families through what is required as the case moves forward.
Evidence After a Child Is Hurt
In cases involving pools, trampolines, or play equipment, we look closely at how the hazard was set up, whether barriers or supervision were in place, and whether the property owner had any warning that children used the area. Photos of the condition, maintenance records, and any prior complaints can matter.
If the injury happened near Wadsworth Boulevard, Ralston Road, Indiana Street, or elsewhere in Arvada, we gather witness accounts and property records early, before conditions change. Medical records documenting the child's injury and treatment also help establish what happened and how serious it was.
- Photos of the pool, trampoline, play equipment, or hazard involved
- Names and contact information for any witnesses, including other parents
- Medical records from any treatment the child received
- Any communication with the property owner about the incident
- Notes on where exactly on the property the injury occurred
Handling Child Injury Claims Near Arvada
We handle premises cases for Arvada families whose children were hurt in neighborhoods along I-70, Wadsworth Boulevard, and Ralston Road, as well as nearby areas like Wheat Ridge and Indiana Street. These claims often involve backyard pools, apartment complex play areas, or private property with recreational equipment.
Depending on where the property is located, these cases may proceed through Jefferson County Courts in Golden or the Adams County Justice Center. Children injured in falls are sometimes treated at Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, and we work with those medical records as part of building the claim.
What a Child Injury Claim May Cover
- Medical treatment and follow-up care costs
- Pain and suffering related to the injury
- Future medical needs if the injury has lasting effects
- Out-of-pocket costs parents incurred because of the injury
- Other losses tied directly to the incident
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After I was hit by a drunk driver with no insurance, my own insurer refused UM benefits. McCormick & Murphy sued for uninsured motorist benefits and bad faith. A jury awarded me over $900,000.
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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
Arvada Child injuries on someone else's property FAQ
Is a property owner automatically liable if my child got hurt on a trampoline or in a pool?
No. The presence of a pool or trampoline is just a fact about the property, not automatic proof of liability. We look at how the owner maintained the area, whether precautions were reasonable, and whether they knew children might be at risk.
Does my child count as an invitee just because they are a minor?
Not automatically. A child's legal status on the property still depends on the reason they were there, similar to how it works for adults. We evaluate the specific circumstances of the visit before determining what duty the owner owed.
Do I need to do anything special to bring a claim on my child's behalf?
Yes, generally a parent or guardian needs to manage the claim for a minor. The exact steps depend on the situation, and we walk families through what applies to their case.
My child hit their head in the fall. Does that change the claim?
A head injury from a fall can overlap with a brain injury claim, which involves its own considerations. We would look at that alongside the premises claim, and our brain injury page covers that topic in more depth.
What should I do right after my child is hurt on someone else's property?
Get your child medical attention first, then document the scene with photos if you can. Get contact information for any witnesses and note exactly where and how the injury happened while it is still fresh.
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