Children and Trampoline Injuries - You May Be Entitled to Recover Compensation For Your Child's Injuries
Trampolines are a permanent fixture in the backyards Tarrant and Dallas County residents. A favorite toy of many children, trampolines can provide hours of entertainment and exercise for the kids. But as fun as trampolines are, they can also be just as dangerous. And injuries caused by trampolines can sometimes lead to personal injury insurance claims-- all depending on whether is there any negligence involved (such as a lack of parental supervision). Liability and Trampoline Injuries
If a serious injury to a child happens on a trampoline, the parent of the injured child has the right to pursue an insurance claim if there is negligence involved. The usual analysis is whether the parents/home owners were negligent in their supervision of the jumping activites. Were there too many kids on the trampoline at the same time? Were the kids trying jumps/stunts that were too dangerous? Sometimes, the legal analysis is whether the trampoline was safe. Were the supporting nets in place? Was the trampoline in bad shape or placed in an dangerous area?
So if you pursue a personal injury claim on behalf of your child, is it against the homeowners/parents OR is against their insurance company? The short answer is that it is against the insurance company assuming they have liability insurance. Most homes do indeed have liability insurance and it covers negligent acts of the homeowners. The insurance company will end up being the source of any payment to the child's parents to cover medical bills. Also, compensation can be recovered for the pain and suffering and impairment of the child.
How to Prevent Trampoline Injuries
Even though there will always be an opportunity for danger on trampolines, with the implementation of a few safety rules and proper trampoline maintenance, you can greatly reduce your child's risk of being injured.
Only allow one person at a time on the trampoline.
Don't let jumpers attempt back flips of somersaults.
Only allow children ages 6 and older to jump on a full-sized trampoline, and supervise children at all times on trampolines.
Padding should cover the trampolines springs at all times.
Place an enclosure around the trampoline to prevent falls.
Inspect the trampoline regularly for rust and net tears and decay.
How Trampoline Injuries Happen
Trampolines can cause cuts, sprains, fractures and spinal damage to children of any age if used improperly or if the trampoline is in poor condition. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the risk of injury from a trampoline is so great, that they believe trampolines are unsafe for children of any age.
Injuries from trampolines are caused by:
Colliding with another person on the trampoline.
Landing improperly while jumping or doing stunts on the trampoline.
Falling or jumping off the trampoline.
Falling on the trampoline springs or frame.
Contact Us For Free Answers To Your Questions
If your child or a loved one has been injured on a trampoline, call the personal injury lawyers at the Anderson Law Firm in Fort Worth. If the injury was caused by the trampoline owner's negligence, you might have a claim and could be compensated for medical bills and pain and suffering. Call us today for a free case consultation. 817-294-1900 or 214-327-8000.
Mark Anderson has been practicing personal injury law since 1991 and is recognised as one of the best attorneys in his field.
Mark is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization – a distinction held by fewer than 2% of Texas lawyers. He was selected as a life member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum as recognition for his success in recovering compensation for his clients. He has been honored with the prestigious AV Rating by the Martindale Hubbard System and has been rated 10/10 (the highest level possible) by the AVVO Rating System which ranks attorneys based on experience, conduct and industry recognition. Mark was selected as a Top Personal Injury Attorney by Fort Worth Magazine in 2009 and 2010.
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