Weld County · Child injuries on someone else's property
Greeley Child Premises Injury Lawyers
If your child was hurt on someone else's property in Greeley, we can help. Free consultation. No attorney fee unless we recover for you.
Child Premises Injury Claims in Greeley
When a child is hurt on someone else's property in Greeley, the first question is why the child was there and how the property owner or occupant should have responded. A child is not automatically treated as an invitee simply because of age. Status under Colorado premises law still depends on the relationship between the child, the property, and the person in control of it, so we look closely at the facts before drawing any conclusion about what duty applied.
A pool, trampoline, or piece of play equipment on a property is just a fact about that property. It does not by itself make the owner liable if a child is hurt. We look at how the condition was maintained, whether warnings or barriers were reasonable, and whether the owner knew or should have known the condition posed a risk to a child who might encounter it.
Because the injured person is a minor, a parent or guardian often needs to manage the claim on the child's behalf. We can walk families through what that involvement looks like as the claim moves forward, without guessing at outcomes in advance.
Building the Record After a Child Is Hurt
Children's premises cases often depend on details that fade quickly: the condition of the pool deck, fence, or play surface, whether supervision was expected, and what warnings or instructions were given before the incident. Photos of the scene, names of any adults present, and records from wherever the child was treated, including Banner North Colorado Medical Center if care was needed there, all help establish what happened.
We also gather any maintenance records, prior complaints, or manufacturer information tied to equipment involved in the incident. If the child suffered a head injury from a fall, that injury can overlap with a brain-injury claim, and we address that overlap through our brain-injury page rather than duplicating that analysis here.
- Photos of the property, equipment, or pool area involved
- Names and contact information for any witnesses or supervising adults
- Medical records from any treatment your child received
- Any incident report completed by the property owner or manager
- Notes on what your child was doing and why they were on the property
Handling Claims Out of Greeley
We work with families across Greeley and nearby areas including 10th Street, 47th Avenue, U.S. Highway 34, Evans, and Windsor. Incidents involving children often happen at private pools, backyard trampolines, or community play areas in these neighborhoods, and we take the time to understand the specific property and circumstances involved.
Claims connected to Greeley properties may be filed in Weld County Combined Courts. We handle that process from our Denver, CO office while staying in direct contact with families throughout the case.
What a Child Injury Claim May Cover
- Medical treatment and follow-up care costs
- Costs of any future treatment tied to the injury
- Pain and suffering experienced by the child
- Out-of-pocket expenses parents incurred because of the injury
- Other losses tied directly to the incident
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.
Greeley Child injuries on someone else's property FAQ
Is a property owner automatically liable if a child gets hurt on a trampoline or in a pool?
No. The presence of a pool or trampoline is just a fact about the property, not automatic proof of fault. We look at how the condition was maintained and whether the owner acted reasonably given the risks it presented to a child.
Does my child's age change how the law treats their claim?
Age is one factor among several, but there is no fixed age cutoff that automatically makes a child an invitee. The child's status depends on the reason they were on the property and the relationship with the person in control of it.
Do I need to be involved in my child's legal claim?
Yes, a parent or guardian typically needs to manage a minor's claim. We can explain what that involvement looks like as your case moves forward.
My child hit their head in the fall. What does that mean for the claim?
A head injury from a fall can overlap with a brain-injury claim. We address the specifics of that overlap through our brain-injury page, since it involves separate considerations.
Where would a claim involving a Greeley property be handled?
Claims tied to a Greeley incident may be filed in Weld County Combined Courts. We handle these cases from our Denver, CO office while keeping families updated throughout.
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