City and County of Broomfield · Child dog-bite injuries
Broomfield Child Dog Bite Lawyers
A dog bite to a Broomfield child raises questions parents shouldn't handle alone. Free consultation, no fee unless we recover for you.
How a Child's Dog Bite Claim Works
Colorado law, C.R.S. § 13‑21‑124, can apply when a child who was lawfully in a public place or lawfully on the dog owner's property is bitten and suffers a serious bodily injury. We look at where the child was and what they were doing at the time, because that matters to how the claim fits together.
We do not assume a set age cutoff, and we do not assume a child cannot have contributed to what happened. We look closely at the facts: what the child was doing around the dog, whether the owner knew the dog posed a risk, and whether the statute or a negligence theory is the better fit for the case.
Because the injured person is a minor, a parent or guardian typically needs to bring or manage the claim on the child's behalf. We help parents understand what that involves and handle the legal work while they focus on their child.
Documenting a Child's Injuries and Scarring
Bites to a child's face or body can leave scarring that changes as the child grows, sometimes requiring more than one stage of treatment over time. We work to document the injury early and keep track of how it develops, because a scar that looks minor at first can become a bigger concern later.
Noneconomic losses like scarring and disfigurement are not automatically covered under the dog-bite statute alone. In many cases, pursuing those losses fully means also building a negligence claim against the owner, supported by medical records, photos taken over time, and statements from people who witnessed the incident or know the dog's history.
- Photos of the wound taken right after the bite and as it heals
- Names and contact information of any witnesses, including other parents nearby
- Medical records from every visit related to the bite
- Information about the dog and owner, including where the bite happened
- Notes on how the injury or scar changes as your child grows
Handling Child Bite Claims in Broomfield
Broomfield families often bring us cases from areas like 120th Avenue, Midway Boulevard, and neighborhoods near U.S. Highway 36, as well as bites that happen closer to Westminster or Superior. Children spend time at parks, on sidewalks, and visiting neighbors' homes throughout the City and County of Broomfield, and bites can happen in any of these ordinary settings.
If a claim needs to go to court, that typically happens in Broomfield Combined Courts. Children injured here are sometimes seen at UCHealth Broomfield Hospital, and we work with those records as part of building the case. Our office is based in Denver, and we meet with Broomfield families as needed to go over their child's situation.
Losses We Help Families Pursue
- Medical treatment costs, including follow-up care as a child grows
- Future scarring or reconstructive treatment needs
- Pain and suffering related to the injury
- Emotional impact on the child, including fear around dogs
- Any lost wages parents incur from taking time to care for their child
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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
Broomfield Child dog-bite injuries FAQ
Can my child's dog bite claim proceed even if my child was near the dog before it bit?
It depends on the specific facts. We look at what your child was doing, where the incident happened, and whether the dog-bite statute or a negligence claim better fits the situation.
Do I need to file the claim for my child?
Because your child is a minor, a parent or guardian typically needs to bring or manage the claim on their behalf. We can walk you through what that involves.
What if the scar looks small now but might change as my child grows?
That's common with childhood scarring, and it's part of why we document the injury early and continue tracking it over time. Scarring and disfigurement often require a negligence claim in addition to the statutory claim to be fully addressed.
Where would a claim be handled if it goes to court?
Cases arising in Broomfield are typically handled in Broomfield Combined Courts. We manage that process on your family's behalf.
Does my child automatically recover more than an adult would?
No, there's no automatic rule like that. Every case depends on its own facts, including the injury, the circumstances of the bite, and the applicable legal claims.
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