Boulder County · Child Injuries on Someone Else's Property
Boulder Child Premises Injury Lawyers
Boulder child premises injury lawyers for families after a child is hurt in Boulder. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
Child Premises Injury Claims After a Boulder Property Accident
McCormick & Murphy are Boulder child premises injury lawyers for families after a child is hurt on someone else's property. We file in Boulder County Justice Center.
A child is not automatically treated as an invitee just because they are a child. Whether a property owner owed a duty of care still depends on why the child was on the property and what the owner knew or should have known about conditions there. We look at the actual facts of the visit rather than assuming a legal status based on age alone.
The presence of a pool, trampoline, or play equipment on a property is simply a fact about that property. It does not by itself establish that the owner is liable if a child is hurt. What matters is whether the owner took reasonable steps given the risk that feature presented, and whether that care fell short in a way that caused the injury.
When a minor has a legal claim, a parent or guardian often needs to be involved in managing it. The specific court process for handling a minor's claim depends on the circumstances, and we walk families through what that involvement looks like once we understand the facts of the case.
What Helps Prove a Child's Premises Injury Claim
Photos of the property condition where the injury happened, any witness accounts from adults or other children present, and records from the visit that led to treatment all help establish what occurred. Because young children may not be able to describe the incident clearly, the observations of adults who were present often carry significant weight.
If the injury involved a fall and a blow to the head, that harm can overlap with a brain-injury claim. We handle that side of the case through our brain-injury practice, and we can speak more to how head trauma is evaluated and pursued there rather than repeating it here.
- Get the child medical attention and follow through with care
- Photograph the property condition before it changes
- Write down what the child and any witnesses remember
- Get contact information for other adults or children present
- Avoid discussing fault with the property owner or their insurer
Where Did Your Child's Injury Happen in Boulder?
We handle child injury claims arising from properties throughout Boulder, including homes and rental properties near U.S. Highway 36, Foothills Parkway, Arapahoe Avenue, Broadway, and out toward Louisville. Boulder's mix of family neighborhoods, rental housing, and shared amenities like pools and common play areas means these cases come up in a range of settings.
When a child is treated at Boulder Community Health Foothills Hospital or another local facility, we help families gather those records as part of building the claim. If a lawsuit becomes necessary, these cases are filed in Boulder County through the Boulder County Justice Center, and our firm works from our Denver office to represent families throughout that process.
Investigating Boulder Child Premises Injuries & Client Office Access
McCormick & Murphy are Boulder child premises injury lawyers representing families after a child is hurt on someone else's property. Cases are filed in Boulder County Justice Center, with representation from our Denver office.
- Local Boulder County Evidence: We handle child injury claims from properties throughout Boulder, including homes and rental properties near U.S. Highway 36, Foothills Parkway, Arapahoe Avenue, Broadway, and out toward Louisville. When a child is treated at Boulder Community Health Foothills Hospital or another local facility, we help families gather those records as part of building the claim.
- Denver Office Serves Boulder Families: Our firm works from our Denver office to represent families throughout the Boulder County court process. If a lawsuit becomes necessary, these cases are filed in Boulder County through the Boulder County Justice Center.
- Boulder Office Location Anchor: Clients meet with our team at Denver, CO — with home or hospital consultations available if severe injuries prevent travel.
What A Child Injury Claim May Cover
- Medical treatment and follow-up care costs
- Any therapy or rehabilitation the child needs
- Pain and suffering related to the injury
- Travel and other costs tied to the child's care
- Long-term impacts if the injury affects the child's development
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
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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.
C. O., Denver · UM / bad-faith verdict
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
What Should Parents Do Next After a Child's Injury?
Do I need Boulder child premises injury lawyers after an injury?
Call Boulder child premises injury lawyers when you were hurt, fault is disputed, or an insurer delays, denies, or offers less than the medical bills. The nearest office is in Denver, CO.
Is a property owner automatically responsible if my child got hurt on a trampoline or in a pool?
No. The presence of that feature is a fact about the property, not proof of liability on its own. We look at whether the owner acted reasonably given the risk that feature created and what they knew about it.
Does my child count as an invitee just because they're a minor?
Not automatically. Legal status depends on why the child was on the property and the relationship between the child, the parent, and the owner, not simply the child's age.
Do I need to be involved in my child's legal claim?
Often yes, a parent or guardian needs to manage a minor's claim in some capacity. The exact process depends on the case, and we explain what's needed once we understand the details.
My child hit their head in the fall. Does that change the case?
It can. A head injury from a fall may overlap with a brain-injury claim, which we handle through our dedicated brain-injury practice. We can discuss that side of things separately as part of your child's overall case.
Where would a case like this be handled if we're in Boulder?
Claims arising from Boulder properties are typically filed in Boulder County, with proceedings at the Boulder County Justice Center if a lawsuit is needed. Our firm represents Boulder families from our Denver office throughout that process.
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