All parents want to keep their children safe. However, the safety of your child isn’t always something you can control, and accidents happen; especially when it comes to the use of a familiar backyard toy, a trampoline. Trampolines are known for causing horrific injuries to minor children at events such as birthday parties, school field trips, and at trampoline parks or bounce parks themselves
What should I do?
- Seek immediate medical attention for your child.
- Document as much as possible. If you are able, photograph and videotape the scene of the injury, including any dangerous conditions you believe may have contributed to your child’s injury.
- Beginning immediately, photograph your child’s visible injuries and continue to document the injuries throughout the healing process.
- Document any employee(s) or witness(es) names and telephone numbers.
- Contact Sammons Injury Law as soon as possible so we can assist you in securing the critical evidence in prosecuting your case against all parties which are or potentially are responsible for your child’s injury.
What if I sign a waiver?
Even if you sign a waiver or don’t think that your child’s injury can be covered, reaching out to Sammons Injury Law can help you understand your options. There is specific Florida laws related to injury waivers and minors which can hold any waiver you may have signed on your child’s behalf to be null and void. Our team at Sammons Injury Law will investigate the circumstances in an effort to determine liability and insurance coverage, and fight for the compensation your child deserves.
If your child has been hurt on a trampoline, you may feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or even guilty—but you don’t have to handle this alone. In the dreadful scenario that your child gets hurt on a trampoline, Sammons Injury Law may be able to help ensure sure your child gets the medical help and financial compensation they deserve. Call us today at (813) 565-1000.