Legal remedies, trampoline accidents and victims: a primer.
Trampolines are responsible for approximately 90,000 emergency room visits every year. The American Academy of Pediatrics has repeatedly warned against the use of this dangerous form of playground equipment, and yet many parents continue to purchase these devices for their yards.
Parents that choose not to own a trampoline may believe their children are safe from the dangerous injuries that can result from its use, but the equipment is prevalent. Stores sell an estimated 500,000 trampolines to Americans annually. As such, it is likely a neighbor or friend owns one. Although your yard is safe, your child may find themselves on a neighbor’s trampoline or jumping at a trampoline park for a birthday party. Which raises the question – what happens if use of another’s trampoline results in an injury to your child?
This piece will delve into the potential legal remedies that are available in these situations.
