Fremont County · Child Dog-Bite Injuries
Cañon City Child Dog Bite Lawyers
Cañon City child dog bite lawyers for children hurt by a dog in Cañon City. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
When Colorado's Child Dog-Bite Statute Applies In Fremont County
McCormick & Murphy are Cañon City child dog bite lawyers for children hurt by a dog bite. We file in Fremont County Combined Courts.
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 serious bodily injury. We look closely at where your child was and what your child was doing at the time, because that shapes whether the statute fits or whether we build the case around a negligence claim instead.
We don't assume a specific age makes a child too young or too old for a claim, and we don't assume a child can't have played a role in what happened. Every case is different, and we walk through the facts with the family before we say how the claim should be framed.
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 families understand what that involves for their specific situation without guessing at court procedure we haven't confirmed.
Documenting A Child's Scarring And Injury Over Time
A child's scar does not look the same at six as it does at sixteen. Facial and body scarring from a dog bite can need more than one round of treatment as a child grows, and that changing picture matters for the claim. We work to keep records current so the case reflects where things stand, not just where they started.
Scarring and other noneconomic losses are not automatically covered just because the statute applies. In many cases building that part of the claim means also developing a negligence theory alongside the statutory claim. We gather medical records, photos over time, and input from treating providers to support that work.
- Photos of the injury taken soon after and again as healing progresses
- Medical records from every visit, including any follow-up or referral care
- Names and contact information for anyone who saw what happened
- Notes on where the bite happened and what your child was doing beforehand
- Any communication with the dog owner or a property owner nearby
Dog Bites Near Royal Gorge Boulevard, 9th Street, And Lincoln Park
Children in Cañon City get bitten in ordinary places: along Royal Gorge Boulevard, near 9th Street, in Lincoln Park, or out toward Florence. We ask what a child was doing in that spot and whether they were lawfully there, since that detail matters under the statute.
When a child needs care after a bite, families often go to CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital. If a claim needs to go to court, that generally means Fremont County Combined Courts. We handle those filings and keep families updated as the case moves forward.
Investigating Cañon City Child Dog-Bite Claims & Client Office Access
McCormick & Murphy are Cañon City child dog bite lawyers for children hurt by a dog in Cañon City. We file in Fremont County Combined Courts and work with families to document injuries that change as children grow.
- Colorado Child Dog-Bite Statute & Negligence Claims: Colorado law C.R.S. § 13‑21‑124 can apply when a child lawfully in a public place or on the dog owner's property is bitten and suffers serious bodily injury. We look closely at where your child was and what your child was doing, because that shapes whether the statute fits or whether we build the case around a negligence claim instead. Scarring and noneconomic losses often need to be developed through a negligence theory alongside the statutory claim.
- Office Access: Clients meet with our team at 301 N. Main Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 ↗ — with home or hospital consultations available if severe injuries prevent travel.
Medical Care, Scarring Treatment, And Pain And Suffering For Children
- Medical treatment, including care needed as a child grows
- Future treatment for scarring or related follow-up care
- Pain and suffering tied to the injury
- Noneconomic losses developed through a negligence claim where they apply
- Other losses the family has documented related to the bite
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
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A pickup hit me from behind on Hwy 50 east of Pueblo. The insurer offered $2,600. McCormick & Murphy helped with treatment, filed suit, and the case settled at mediation for $165,000.
C. O., Pueblo · Highway 50 crash
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
Questions We Hear From Cañon City Families
Do I need Cañon City child dog bite lawyers after an injury?
Call Cañon City child dog bite lawyers when you were hurt, fault is disputed, or an insurer delays, denies, or offers less than the medical bills. The nearest office is at 301 N. Main Street, Pueblo, CO 81003.
Can my child's dog bite claim go forward if my child was petting the dog?
It depends on the facts. We look at what your child was doing, where it happened, and whether your child was lawfully there, then decide whether the statute or a negligence claim is the better fit.
Do I have to file the claim myself since my child is a minor?
A parent or guardian typically needs to bring or manage a claim on a child's behalf. We can walk you through what that looks like for your family's specific case.
Will my child automatically get compensation for scarring?
Not automatically. Scarring and similar noneconomic losses often need to be built through a negligence claim alongside any statutory claim, so we look at both angles.
What if the scar doesn't look bad now but might need more treatment later?
That's common with children, since scars can change as they grow. We work to document the injury over time and account for future treatment needs as part of the claim.
Where would my child's case be handled if it needs to go to court?
Cases arising in Cañon City are generally handled through Fremont County Combined Courts. We manage those proceedings and keep you informed throughout.
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