Adams and Jefferson counties · Child injuries on someone else's property
Westminster Child Premises Injury Lawyers
If a Westminster property owner's negligence hurt your child, we can help. Free consultation. No attorney fee unless we recover for you.
When a Property Owner Is Responsible for a Child's Injury
A child is not automatically treated as an invitee just because they are a minor. Whether the property owner owed a duty of care still depends on why the child was there in the first place, and that analysis follows the same premises-liability categories that apply to adults. We look at the facts of the visit rather than assuming a particular outcome based on age.
The presence of a pool, trampoline, or play equipment on a property is simply a fact about that property. It does not by itself make the owner liable. What matters is whether the owner knew or should have known the condition posed a danger and failed to take reasonable steps to address it, such as fencing, supervision, or maintenance.
When a child is hurt on someone else's property in Westminster, we investigate how the condition was maintained, what warnings or barriers existed, and whether the owner had notice of a hazard. That investigation shapes whether a claim exists and who may be responsible.
Building the Case After a Child Is Hurt
Because a parent or guardian may need to manage a claim on a minor's behalf, we help families understand what documentation and records matter early on. Photos of the property condition, witness accounts, and any records from the visit can all support the claim. We do not attempt to walk families through court procedure on our own here, we handle that with them directly.
If a child suffered a head injury from a fall on someone else's property, that injury can overlap with a broader brain-injury claim. Our brain-injury page addresses that kind of claim in more depth, and we bring that experience into any premises case involving a head injury.
- Photos of the pool, trampoline, or equipment involved
- Names and contact information for other adults or children present
- Any medical records from the visit related to the injury
- Communication with the property owner about the incident
- Notes on prior similar incidents at the same property, if known
Handling Child Injury Claims in Westminster
Westminster sits across Adams and Jefferson counties, along corridors like U.S. Highway 36, I-25, Federal Boulevard, and 120th Avenue, and near Broomfield. Depending on where the property is located, a claim may be handled through the Adams County Justice Center or Jefferson County Courts, and we sort out that detail as part of our early work on the case.
Children injured on residential or recreational property in Westminster sometimes receive initial treatment at CommonSpirit St. Anthony North Hospital. We factor that kind of local detail into how we gather records and build the claim from the start.
What a Child Injury Claim May Cover
- Medical treatment related to the injury
- Follow-up care or specialist visits
- Pain and suffering experienced by the child
- Out-of-pocket costs incurred by the parents
- Long-term care needs if the injury is serious
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.
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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its facts, coverage, venue, and evidence.
Westminster 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 that equipment or feature is a fact about the property, not automatic proof of liability. We look at whether the owner knew about a danger and failed to address it reasonably.
Does my child's age change whether they were an invitee?
Not automatically. Status depends on the reason the child was on the property, similar to how it works for adults. We review the specific circumstances rather than applying a fixed age rule.
Do I need to do anything special to bring a claim for my child?
A parent or guardian may need to manage a minor's claim, and there is a process involved. We walk families through what that looks like once we understand the details of the case.
My child hit their head in the fall. Does that change the case?
It can. A head injury may overlap with a brain-injury claim, and we bring that additional experience into the case. Our brain-injury page has more detail on how those claims are handled.
Where would a claim like this be handled if we live in Westminster?
It depends on where the property is located, since Westminster spans Adams and Jefferson counties. That could mean the Adams County Justice Center or Jefferson County Courts, and we determine the right venue as part of the case.
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