El Paso County · Child injuries on someone else's property
Briargate Child Premises Injury Lawyers
If your child was hurt on someone else's property in Briargate, free consultation, no fee unless we recover.
How These Claims Work
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 the reason the child was on the property in the first place. We do not assume a special age cutoff changes that analysis, and we look at the actual facts of why the child was there.
A pool, trampoline, or piece of play equipment is simply a fact about the property. It does not, by itself, mean the owner is automatically liable if a child gets hurt. We look at how the condition was maintained, whether it was reasonably safe, and whether the owner took reasonable steps given the risk the feature presented.
Because the injured person is a minor, a parent or guardian may need to manage the claim on the child's behalf. We do not guess at the specific court procedure that applies in a given case, but we help families understand what steps are involved as the claim moves forward.
Building the Case
Photos of the pool, trampoline, or play equipment as it looked around the time of the injury matter, along with any maintenance or inspection records the owner has. Witness accounts from other adults or children present can help establish what actually happened and how the property was being used at the time.
If your child suffered a head injury from a fall on the property, that injury can overlap with a brain-injury claim. We handle those claims separately on our brain-injury page rather than repeating that analysis here, but we coordinate the premises facts with the injury details as needed.
- Photos of the pool, trampoline, or equipment where the injury happened
- Names and contact information for any witnesses, including other parents
- Any medical records or notes from evaluation of the child's injury
- Communication with the property owner or their insurer
- Notes on the condition of the area before and after the incident
Serving Families in Briargate
We work with families throughout Briargate, including areas near I-25, Briargate Parkway, Research Parkway, North Gate Boulevard, and Monument. Many of these neighborhoods include private pools, community amenities, and residential play areas where children can be injured on someone else's property.
Children injured in Briargate are sometimes evaluated at UCHealth Memorial Hospital North, and claims involving disputes over liability may proceed through El Paso County Combined Courts. Our office is located at 929 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905, and we meet with families from Briargate to discuss what happened and what comes next.
What Recovery May Address
- Medical expenses related to the child's injury
- Future medical care, if the injury requires ongoing treatment
- Pain and suffering experienced by the child
- Costs incurred by parents in caring for the injured child
- Other losses tied directly to the incident on the property
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
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A passenger suffered traumatic brain, neck, and back injuries in a Colorado Springs intersection collision. After the carrier refused a fair number, a jury awarded $295,000 including interest and costs.
El Paso County jury verdict
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
Briargate 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. Having a trampoline, pool, or play equipment on a property is just a fact about that property. Liability depends on whether the owner acted reasonably given the risks that feature presented, not on the mere presence of the feature.
Does my child automatically count as an invitee because they're a minor?
No. A child's legal status on the property still depends on the reason they were there, similar to how it would for an adult. We look closely at the specific facts rather than assuming a particular status based on age alone.
Do I need to do anything special to bring a claim on my child's behalf?
Because your child is a minor, a parent or guardian may need to take steps to manage the claim for them. We can walk you through what that involves for your specific situation rather than guessing at a generic procedure.
My child hit their head in the fall. Does that change anything?
A head injury from a fall can overlap with a brain-injury claim, which we handle in more detail on our brain-injury page. We coordinate the premises liability facts with those injury details as the case develops.
What should I do right after my child is injured on someone else's property in Briargate?
Take photos of the area and the condition that caused the injury, get contact information from any witnesses, and have your child evaluated. Reach out to us for a free consultation so we can look at the specifics of what happened.
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