Boulder and Weld counties · Child injuries on someone else's property
Longmont Child Premises Injury Lawyers
If your child was hurt on someone else's property in Longmont, we can help. Free consultation, no fee unless we recover for you.
When a Property Owner Is Responsible for a Child's Injury
A child does not get some automatic legal status just because they are a minor. Whether a child was an invitee, licensee, or something else still depends on the reason the child was on the property in the first place, the same framework that applies to adult visitors. We look at the facts of why your child was there before we can tell you what duty the property owner owed.
Pools, trampolines, and play equipment are common features on residential and commercial property around Longmont, but having one of those features is simply a fact about the property. It does not by itself make an owner liable if a child gets hurt. We still have to look at how the owner maintained the equipment, what warnings or barriers were in place, and whether the owner knew or should have known about a hazard.
Because the injured party is a minor, a parent or guardian typically has to manage the claim on the child's behalf. We do not decide the specific court procedure for you in this overview, but we walk families through what that involves once we know the facts of the case and where it will be filed.
Building the Record After a Child Is Hurt
Children often cannot describe exactly what happened or what caused a fall, so we lean heavily on photos of the property, witness accounts from other adults present, and any maintenance or inspection records for pools or play equipment. The condition of a trampoline net, a pool gate latch, or a piece of play equipment at the time of the incident matters, and that condition can change quickly once repairs are made.
If your child suffered a head injury in the fall, that injury may need to be evaluated separately as a possible brain injury. We have a dedicated brain-injury page that walks through how those claims work, and we point families there rather than repeating that process here.
- Photos of the pool, trampoline, or equipment involved, taken as soon as possible
- Names and contact information for any adults or other children who witnessed the incident
- Medical records from any evaluation or treatment your child received
- Any communication with the property owner about the incident or prior concerns
- Notes on what your child was doing and where, written down while memories are fresh
Handling Child Injury Claims From Longmont
Longmont families dealing with a child's injury on someone else's property may find their case falls under Boulder County or Weld County depending on where the property sits, since Longmont spans both counties. That can mean proceedings at the Boulder County Justice Center or at Weld County Combined Courts, and we help sort out which applies to your situation.
We work with families throughout the Longmont area, including near Hover Street, Ken Pratt Boulevard, and Colorado Highway 119, as well as neighboring Boulder and Erie. If your child was treated at UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital or another facility, we can help connect those medical records to your claim.
What a Child Injury Claim May Cover
- Medical treatment and follow-up care for your child
- Costs of any future care related to the injury
- Pain and suffering experienced by the child
- Out-of-pocket expenses parents incurred because of the injury
- Lost wages for a parent who had to take time off for care or appointments
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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.
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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
Longmont Child injuries on someone else's property FAQ
Does my child automatically count as an invitee since they're a minor?
No. A child's legal status on the property still depends on the reason they were there, the same as it would for an adult. We look at the specific facts before we can say what duty the property owner owed.
Is a property owner automatically liable if my child was hurt on a pool or trampoline?
Not automatically. Having a pool, trampoline, or play equipment is just a fact about the property. Liability depends on how it was maintained, what warnings or safeguards existed, and whether the owner knew about a hazard.
Can I file the claim myself on my child's behalf?
A parent or guardian typically needs to manage a minor's claim, but the exact court process depends on your case and where it's filed. We walk families through those steps once we understand the details.
My child hit their head in the fall. What should we do?
Head injuries in children should be evaluated by a medical professional as soon as possible. If it turns out to be a more serious brain injury, our brain-injury page covers how those claims are handled in more depth.
Which court would handle our case if we live in Longmont?
That depends on where the property is located, since Longmont sits in both Boulder and Weld counties. Your case could involve the Boulder County Justice Center or Weld County Combined Courts.
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