City and County of Denver · Child injuries on someone else's property
Denver Child Premises Injury Lawyers
If your child was hurt on someone else's property in Denver, we can help. Free consultation. No attorney fee unless we recover for you.
When a Property Owner May Be Responsible for a Child's Injury
A child is not automatically treated as an invitee just because they are a child. Whether the property owner owed a higher or lower duty of care still depends on why the child was on the property in the first place, including whether the owner invited the visit, permitted it, or knew nothing about it. We look at the facts of each case rather than assume a particular legal status applies.
A pool, trampoline, or piece of play equipment on a property is simply a fact about that property. It does not by itself mean the owner is liable for an injury that happened there. We look at whether the owner knew or should have known the condition posed a danger to children and whether they took reasonable steps in response.
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 exact court procedure involved in that process, but we can walk families through what to expect as a case moves forward in Denver District Court.
Building the Record After a Child Is Hurt
Photos of the pool, trampoline, or play equipment involved, along with any fencing, gates, warning signs, or supervision arrangements in place at the time, can matter a great deal. We also look at maintenance records, prior complaints, and any history of similar incidents on the same property.
Medical records documenting the injury and treatment help establish what happened and how serious it was. If your child suffered a head injury in a fall, that may overlap with a brain-injury claim, and we encourage you to review our brain-injury page for more on how we handle those cases specifically.
- Get your child medical attention and keep copies of all records
- Photograph the property, the hazard, and the surrounding area
- Write down what your child and any witnesses remember about what happened
- Get contact information for other children, parents, or adults present
- Avoid discussing fault or signing anything from the property owner's insurer before speaking with us
Handling Child Injury Claims in Denver
Families across Denver neighborhoods like Capitol Hill, Five Points, Cherry Creek, Highland, and RiNo bring us cases involving backyard pools, apartment complex play areas, and other private property where a child was hurt. Denver Health Medical Center is often where these children first receive treatment, and those records become an important part of the case.
When a claim moves forward, it is typically filed in Denver District Court. We handle the legal process so parents can focus on their child's recovery rather than the details of managing a claim.
What a Child Injury Claim May Address
- Medical bills related to the injury and treatment
- Costs of future medical care, if needed
- Pain and suffering experienced by the child
- Out-of-pocket costs incurred by the parents
- Other losses tied directly to the injury
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.
Denver 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, trampoline, or play equipment is a fact about the property, not automatic proof of liability. We look at whether the owner knew of a danger and failed to respond reasonably.
Does my child count as an invitee just because they're a minor?
Not automatically. A child's legal status on the property still depends on the circumstances of why they were there, similar to how it works for an adult. We evaluate the specific facts of your situation rather than assume a status.
Do I need to do anything special as a parent to bring a claim for my child?
Because your child is a minor, there may be steps a parent or guardian needs to take to manage the claim. We can guide you through what is involved as your case moves forward.
My child hit their head in the fall. Does that change the case?
It might. A head injury from a fall can overlap with a brain-injury claim, and we encourage you to look at our brain-injury page for more detail on how those cases are handled.
What should I do first if my child was hurt on someone else's property in Denver?
Get your child medical care and start keeping records of everything related to the incident, including photos and witness information. Then reach out to us for a free consultation so we can review what happened.
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