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Old Colorado City Child Premises Injury Lawyers
Old Colorado City child premises injury lawyers for families after a child is hurt in Old Colorado City. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.
Child Premises Injury Lawyers Serving Old Colorado City Families
McCormick & Murphy are Old Colorado City child premises injury lawyers for families after a child is hurt on someone else's property. We file in El Paso County Combined Courts.
A child being on someone's property does not automatically make that child an invitee entitled to the highest duty of care. Status still depends on why the child was there and the relationship between the property owner and the family. We look at the facts of each visit before assuming any particular legal status applies.
Pools, trampolines, and play equipment are common features on residential and commercial property throughout Old Colorado City and the surrounding neighborhoods near Colorado Avenue and 21st Street. The presence of one of these features is a fact about the property, not automatic proof that the owner is liable when a child gets hurt. We still have to show the owner knew or should have known about a dangerous condition and failed to address it.
When a child is injured, a parent or guardian typically has to manage the claim on the child's behalf. We walk families through what that involves for their specific situation rather than assuming a one-size-fits-all process.
What To Preserve After A Child's Injury On Someone's Property
We look at how the property was maintained, whether warnings or barriers were in place around pools or equipment, and whether the owner had any history of similar incidents. Photos of the condition, witness accounts from other children or adults present, and any maintenance or inspection records can all matter.
If your child suffered a head injury in a fall, that injury can overlap with a traumatic brain injury claim. We handle that side of the case through our brain injury practice, and we coordinate the premises liability and injury claims together so nothing gets lost between them.
- Photos of the pool, trampoline, play equipment, or hazard involved
- Names and contact information for any adults or children who saw what happened
- Any medical records or notes from evaluation of your child's injury
- Communication with the property owner about the incident
- Clothing or items that show the condition of the area at the time
Where Was Your Child Hurt In Old Colorado City?
Old Colorado City's mix of historic homes, rentals, and businesses along Colorado Avenue and near U.S. Highway 24 means property conditions vary widely from one location to the next. We look closely at the specific property involved, whether it's near 25th Street, closer to Manitou Springs, or elsewhere in the area, because ownership and maintenance history differ block by block.
Claims involving injuries in this area are typically filed in El Paso County Combined Courts. If your child was treated at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central or another facility, we can help gather those records as part of building the claim.
Investigating Old Colorado City Child Premises Injuries & Client Office Access
McCormick & Murphy are Old Colorado City child premises injury lawyers for families after a child is hurt on someone else's property. We file in El Paso County Combined Courts and examine the facts of each visit before assuming any particular legal status applies.
- What to Preserve After a Child's Injury: Photos of the pool, trampoline, play equipment, or hazard involved. Names and contact information for any adults or children who saw what happened. Any medical records or notes from evaluation of your child's injury. Communication with the property owner about the incident. Clothing or items that show the condition of the area at the time.
- Office Access: Clients meet with our team at 929 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 ↗ — with home or hospital consultations available if severe injuries prevent travel.
What A Child Injury Claim May Cover
- Medical treatment and follow-up care for the child's injury
- Costs related to any rehabilitation or ongoing therapy
- Pain and suffering the child experienced
- Out-of-pocket expenses parents incurred because of the injury
- Long-term care needs if the injury is serious or lasting
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
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A passenger suffered traumatic brain, neck, and back injuries in a Colorado Springs intersection collision. After the carrier refused a fair number, a jury awarded $295,000 including interest and costs.
El Paso County jury verdict
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
What Should You Do Next After Your Child's Injury?
Do I need Old Colorado City child premises injury lawyers after an injury?
Call Old Colorado City child premises injury 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 929 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905.
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 just a fact about the property. We still have to show the owner knew or should have known about a dangerous condition and did not take reasonable steps to address it.
Does my child automatically count as an invitee with the highest legal protection?
Not automatically. A child's legal status on the property depends on the reason for the visit and the relationship between the owner and the family, so we review those facts before assuming any particular status.
Do I need to do anything special to bring a claim on my child's behalf?
Parents or guardians generally need to manage a minor's claim, and there can be procedural steps involved. We explain what applies to your situation rather than relying on a generic answer.
My child hit their head in the fall. Does that change the case?
It can. A head injury from a fall may overlap with a traumatic brain injury claim, and we handle that through our brain injury practice while coordinating it with the premises liability claim.
What should I do right after my child is hurt on someone else's property?
Get your child evaluated, take photos of the area and whatever caused the injury, and get contact information for anyone who witnessed it. The sooner we can look at the details, the better we can assess the claim.
Nearest McCormick & Murphy office
Colorado Springs — Downtown
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