Pueblo County · Child injuries on someone else's property
Pueblo Child Premises Injury Lawyers
When a child is hurt on someone else's property in Pueblo, we can help. Free consultation. No attorney fee unless we recover for you.
Child Injuries and Property Owner Responsibility
A child being on someone's property does not automatically make them an invitee entitled to the highest level of care. Status still depends on why the child was there in the first place, whether they were invited, permitted to be there, or present for another reason. We look at the specific facts of how your child came to be on the property before we can say what duty the owner owed.
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 automatically liable if a child gets hurt using it or falling near it. 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.
These cases require a careful look at what happened, who was supervising, and what the property owner knew about the condition before the injury. We walk through those facts with you and explain what we can and cannot support with evidence.
Building the Case
We gather photographs of the pool, trampoline, play equipment, or other condition involved, along with any maintenance or inspection records the owner may have. Witness accounts from other adults or children present matter, as does information about fencing, gates, warnings, or supervision arrangements at the time.
Medical records documenting your child's injury and treatment are central to the claim. If your child was treated at CommonSpirit Parkview Medical Center or another local provider, we help collect those records and connect them to the events on the property, whether the injury happened in Pueblo West, Bessemer, Downtown Pueblo, Belmont, or elsewhere in the area.
- Photos of the pool, trampoline, or equipment involved
- Names and contact information for other adults or children present
- Any communication with the property owner after the incident
- Medical records and bills related to your child's treatment
- Notes on what your child was doing and why they were on the property
Handling Claims in Pueblo
We work with families across Pueblo, including Pueblo West, Bessemer, Downtown Pueblo, and Belmont, when a child is injured on someone else's property. If a claim proceeds to litigation, it would be filed in Pueblo County District Court.
A parent may need to manage a minor's claim on the child's behalf, and there are procedural steps involved in doing that properly. We explain what that process looks like for your situation once we understand the facts of the injury.
What These Claims May Cover
- Medical treatment and follow-up care for the child
- Costs of any ongoing therapy or rehabilitation
- Pain and suffering related to the injury
- Out-of-pocket expenses parents incur from the incident
- Other losses tied directly to the injury on the property
What clients say about McCormick & Murphy
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A pickup hit me from behind on Hwy 50 east of Pueblo. The insurer offered $2,600. McCormick & Murphy helped with treatment, filed suit, and the case settled at mediation for $165,000.
C. O., Pueblo · Highway 50 crash
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
Pueblo 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. Having a pool, trampoline, or play equipment is just a fact about the property. Liability depends on what the owner knew about the risk and whether they acted reasonably in response, not on the mere presence of the feature.
Does my child count as an invitee just because they were on the property?
Not automatically. A child's legal status still depends on the reason they were there and the circumstances of their presence, similar to how it works for adults. We review the specific facts before drawing any conclusions about duty owed.
Do I need to do anything special to bring a claim on my child's behalf?
A parent may need to manage a minor's claim through a specific court process. We can explain what that involves once we understand your child's situation and the property where the injury happened.
My child suffered a head injury from a fall. Does that change the type of claim?
A head injury from a fall on someone's property can overlap with a brain injury claim, which involves its own considerations. We'd point you to our brain injury page for that side of things while handling the premises liability side here.
Where would a premises liability claim involving my child be handled?
Claims arising in the Pueblo area, including neighborhoods like Pueblo West, Bessemer, Downtown Pueblo, and Belmont, would generally proceed through Pueblo County District Court if litigation becomes necessary.
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