Douglas County · Child injuries on someone else's property
Castle Rock Child Premises Injury Lawyers
If your child was hurt on someone else's property in Castle Rock, we can help. Free consultation, no fee unless we recover.
How Child Injury Claims on Property Work
A common assumption is that any child on a property is automatically owed the highest duty of care an owner can provide. That is not how it works. A child's legal status on the land, and what an owner owed that child, still depends on the reason the child was there in the first place. We look at the facts of why your child was on that property before we can say what the owner's obligations were.
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 for an injury that happened there. We still have to show the owner knew or should have known about a dangerous condition tied to that feature and failed to address it reasonably. That analysis takes real investigation, not assumptions.
Because your child is a minor, there are procedural steps involved in managing and resolving a claim on their behalf. We walk parents through what that process looks like for their specific situation rather than relying on generic assumptions about how a minor's claim proceeds.
Building the Record After a Child Is Hurt
Getting a clear picture of what happened matters as much for a child's claim as for an adult's. We want to know what the condition of the property looked like, whether there were warnings or barriers around a pool or play structure, and whether the property owner had any history of complaints or repairs related to that area. Photos of the scene, the condition of equipment, and any surveillance footage can all matter.
Witness accounts are often especially important in these cases because young children may not be able to describe clearly what happened. We talk to other adults who were present, other parents, or anyone who saw the incident to help reconstruct the sequence of events and establish what the owner knew or should have known.
- Get your child medical attention and follow through on any recommended care
- Write down what your child and any witnesses remember while it is fresh
- Take photos of the property, the equipment, and the area where the injury happened
- Get names and contact information for anyone who saw what happened
- Avoid discussing fault or signing anything from the property owner's insurer before talking to us
Handling Claims for Castle Rock Families
We work with families throughout Castle Rock, including areas near I-25, Founders Parkway, Meadows Parkway, and Plum Creek Parkway, as well as neighboring Parker. Many of these incidents happen at private homes with pools or backyard play equipment, or at properties near these corridors, and we take the time to understand the specific setting where your child was hurt.
If a claim requires court involvement, that typically happens through the Douglas County Justice Center. If your child needed treatment, records from AdventHealth Castle Rock or another provider often become part of the record we build to support the claim.
What a Claim May Address
- Medical treatment and follow-up care costs
- Costs of any future care your child may need
- Pain and suffering related to the injury
- Impact on your child's daily activities or development
- Related expenses parents incurred because of the injury
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
Real outcomes and reviews. Check Google reviews for the office that serves Castle Rock — and read client testimonials.
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.
Castle Rock 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 a fact about the property, not proof of liability on its own. We have to look at what the owner knew about the condition and whether they acted reasonably given that knowledge.
Does my child automatically have the same legal status as an adult visitor?
Not automatically. A child's 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 your child's visit before drawing conclusions.
Can I file a claim on my child's behalf?
Parents often need to manage a claim for a minor, and there are steps involved in doing that properly. We walk you through what applies to your family's situation rather than assuming a one-size-fits-all process.
My child suffered a head injury in the fall. Does that change the claim?
A head injury can raise additional considerations, and if your child has a brain injury, our brain injury page covers that topic in more depth. We can discuss how that overlap applies to your case during a consultation.
What should I do first after my child is hurt on someone's property in Castle Rock?
Get your child any medical care they need and document the scene and equipment as soon as you reasonably can. Then reach out to us for a free consultation so we can look at the specific facts of what happened.
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