It’s summer, which means that children are out of school and spending long Mississippi days playing with their friends. For many children, there is nothing more fun than spending an afternoon bouncing on a trampoline. While there is no denying that trampolines are a tremendous amount of fun, they are also to blame for countless serious injuries, mostly to children. Because of the height and acceleration involved with trampolines, the injuries associated with them can be catastrophic and often include spinal compression, back and neck injuries, as well as injuries to the head. While I love the idea of children playing outside, this sort of injury has to give every parent pause. In this blog post, I will describe the causes of trampoline injuries and what you should do if a trampoline injures your child.
If a trampoline injured your child, you will need to have experienced counsel help you attain your fair share of compensation for his or her injury and recovery. Barrett Law has the experience to help you—contact us now at (800) 707-9577.
Types of Trampolines
There are two primary types of trampoline venues. The first is the classic, backyard trampoline. Many now have high, padded net rings built to keep children on the trampoline, while some have no sides at all. The second is a more recent addition to the trampoline landscape, the trampoline park. These are usually large, indoor spaces filled with dozens of trampolines, ball pits, and bouncing challenges such as ramps and obstacles.
Types of Trampoline Injuries
Falls—the most common type of trampoline injury is broken bones associated with falling off of an outdoor trampoline. While broken wrists and legs are common, these are not as serious as spinal compression, head and neck injuries, and paralysis.
Collisions—head injuries and concussions frequently occur when children hit each other while bouncing either outdoors or at an indoor park. Indoor parks, because of their large size, allow children to build up speed as they jump, resulting in more velocity and potential trauma.
Springs—trampolines bounce because their taught fabric is held in place by springs. Whether indoor or outdoor, these springs should be covered by a padded fabric cover that expands and contracts as the springs move. If the pad is not present or are allowed to be removed or disintegrate, the springs can become exposed. Children’s legs can fall in between springs, causing severe, deadly injuries such as lacerations to the femoral artery.
Trampoline Negligence
All trampolines are dangerous, even when they are well maintained and used correctly. That is part of their thrill. But to recover for injuries caused by a trampoline, you will not only have to show harm but also negligence. To prove negligence, you will need a personal injury attorney that can demonstrate that the owner or manufacturer of the trampoline did not take reasonable steps to protect your child from harm.
What Should You Do If Your Child Has Been Injured on a Trampoline?
As I described above, if your child was injured on a trampoline, you will need the assistance of a talented personal injury attorney to show that either the homeowner who owns the trampoline, the adult who was supposed to be providing supervision of the trampoline use, or the trampoline manufacturer were negligent. If your child has been injured on a trampoline, you should seek immediate medical attention and then contact an experienced personal injury attorney.
Call Barrett Law now, an experienced Mississippi personal injury law firm, to represent you if your child has suffered a trampoline injury. Contact us now at (800) 707-9577. Our Mississippi Personal Injury Attorney looks forward to making a difference for you.
