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Trampoline Park Accidents in Glendale, AZ

Trampolines are good exercise and wildly popular with people of all ages (especially children), but they can be dangerous. Trampolines cause roughly 18,000 emergency room visits every year in the U.S. Despite this large number of trampoline injuries, the International Association of Trampoline Parks (IATP) estimates that roughly 800 million hours of jumping were done throughout America in 2018. The IATP also says that bouncing’s health and social benefits greatly outweigh any risks. Nonetheless, parents and loved ones of children and adults who have been seriously injured as a result of being in a trampoline park strongly disagree.

If you’ve been injured at a trampoline park, contact Klink Law right away for a free consultation. As experienced advocates for injury victims, we work hard to protect the rights of those who don’t have the ability to stand up for themselves and the true extent of their losses. We fight to help each client receive the damages they deserve so they can move on with their lives and focus on recovery.

Schedule a free case evaluation with a skilled Glendale trampoline park accident attorney by calling Klink Law at (602) 483-6059 today.

Causes Of Trampoline Park Accidents

Researchers from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System have identified trends and compared features between trampoline park injuries and home trampoline injuries. Surprisingly, the statistics showed that hospitalization was more likely in the case of trampoline park accidents despite the fact that more trampoline incidents occur at home.

Here are just a few reasons why serious injuries are more common at trampoline parks than on home trampolines:

Energy Transference

Trampolines are created so that energy is transferred each time someone jumps on it. If more than one person is bouncing on a trampoline, their movements and energy will affect others, resulting in potential injury if somebody is bounced too high or unexpectedly.

Design Flaws

Defective or flawed trampoline design may also result in injury. The majority of trampoline parks feature several trampolines connected together rather than a single huge trampoline. If the pads between these trampolines aren’t properly linked, they might affect how a jumper bounces, resulting in sprains and other injuries to their legs or other body parts.

Unsafe Jumping

Jumpers who break the rules of the trampoline park and participate in unsafe jumping, such as performing somersaults, flips, or “double bouncing” are at a much higher risk of getting injured or injuring others. Trampoline parks have a responsibility to stop this behavior to prevent it from injuring other park patrons.

Too Many People Jumping

If a trampoline park allows too many individuals to bounce on the trampolines at once, there is a greater danger of harm. Manufacturers will typically give a recommended maximum number of people using a particular trampoline apparatus at one time, and parks that willfully exceed this maximum could be putting patrons at risk should the trampoline fail or someone is injured.

Missing Protective Parts

Jumpers can easily become hurt if they fall, land incorrectly, or strike a hard surface. For this reason, trampoline parks are required to provide appropriate safety measures. This includes pads or covers over springs, safe entrances and exits to trampoline apparatuses, and pads over hard structural materials that are located where someone could collide with them.

The following are some of the most frequent reasons for accidents at trampoline parks:

No adult supervision when children are jumping
Insufficient staff supervision
Improper assembly of the trampolines
Lack of rule and safe behavior enforcement
Jumping by children who are too young to properly use the trampoline

Common Trampoline Park Accident Injuries

Trampoline park injuries can range from mild to severe, and they are unfortunately all too common. In fact, an estimated 100,000 emergency room visits occur each year because of an injury suffered on a trampoline. Moreover, the American Academy of Pediatrics strictly advises against “recreational trampoline use by children” unless direct supervision from adults is present, protective measures are in place (such as padding), there is only one jumper per trampoline, and no somersaults or flips occur while jumping.

Common injuries associated with trampoline parks include:

Broken bones, such as to the arms or legs
Head trauma
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
Catastrophic injuries
Dislocations
Sprains and strains
Spinal cord injuries
Neck injuries
Back injuries
Contusions, abrasions, and scrapes
Facial bone injuries
Hip injuries

Younger children are far more likely to be injured at a trampoline park than adults, but no one is immune to the risks of this activity. If you or a loved one have been injured at a trampoline park, contact Klink Law today for a free consultation.

Who Is Liable for a Trampoline Park Accident?

At a trampoline park, accident liability is contextual and dependent on the circumstances of the incident. The injured person may be held responsible for their own injuries if they were the result of conduct that breaks park rules, such as disregarding safety instructions or willfully putting themselves in danger. However, if you were hurt as a result of poor park infrastructure, irresponsible maintenance, a lack of supervision, or other causes not related to your actions, the trampoline park could be liable.

The following three parties are liable:

The trampoline or equipment manufacturers
The trampoline or equipment installers
The owner of the trampoline park

If you or a loved one have been harmed at a trampoline park as a result of someone else’s negligence, we strongly recommend reaching out to an experienced attorney right away. Our firm has represented hundreds of injury victims across Arizona and has the experience and resources needed to hold the at-fault party accountable for your injuries.

Additionally, trampoline parks are required to be registered with the state of Arizona. This registration means the state is aware of the nature of a trampoline facility and the risks it can carry, and will conduct routine inspections to make sure the equipment being used is safe and up to mandated standards. Unfortunately, not all facilities throughout the state are registered appropriately, and a facility that is not registered could be liable for operating improperly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I signed a trampoline park liability waiver?

A liability waiver does not prevent you from bringing a personal injury claim. The liability disclaimer is usually presented to customers before they use the facility. The idea is that the waiver can protect the facility from legal responsibility if a person sustains serious bodily harm while using the equipment. However, the facts and circumstances of your decision to sign a liability waiver are important considerations in determining if the waiver is valid.

Additionally, the manner in which the injury occurred may not be covered by the liability waiver. In many cases, the facility does not even argue that the waiver applies in serious injury cases. Yet another question of law is whether a parent can release liability on behalf of their seriously injured child. Children are not capable of understanding what a liability waiver means, and therefore can’t legally enter into the agreement created by the liability waiver.

A liability waiver should never prevent you from contacting a personal injury lawyer if you have sustained a serious injury at a trampoline park.

What evidence do I need to prove a trampoline park injury?

There are several types of evidence that are generally good to collect if you or a loved one has been injured at a trampoline park.

Take pictures of the facility and the area where the incident took place
Recall the event by writing your account of it somewhere with as many details as possible
Get information and statements from any witnesses present
Collect every necessary medical document concerning the injuries
Document your lost wages, medical expenses, and other costs incurred by the incident

Contact Our Arizona Trampoline Park Accident Attorney

If you were injured or your child was injured while playing at a trampoline park in Glendale, it will be important to investigate who is responsible for the injury. Doing this effectively requires help from an experienced attorney who knows how to approach cases involving complex liability matters. An extensive investigation might be necessary to determine liability, and working with an attorney can make sure that you get the right compensation for what happened.

Contact Klink Law today for a free consultation and to learn more about how we can help you and your family. We proudly serve clients throughout the state of Arizona.

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What Evidence Do I Need To Prove A Trampoline Park Injury?
It would be ideal if you started building your trampoline park injury case by contacting a Phoenix trampoline park accident attorney and identifying a liable party or parties. Have compelling evidence to support your claim. Begin with:
- Taking pictures of the facility and the area where the incident took place
- Recall the event by drafting it somewhere
- Get witness information and statements
- Collect every necessary medical document concerning the injuries
- Document your lost wages, medical expenses, and others
Who Is Liable For A Trampoline Accident?
At a trampoline park, accident liability is contextual and dependent on the circumstances of the incident. The injured person may be held responsible if the harm was caused by the infringing party breaking park rules. However, suppose the victim was hurt as a result of terrible park infrastructure, irresponsible upkeep, lack of supervision, or other causes not related to his or her actions. In that scenario, the trampoline park would be accountable. The following three parties are liable:
- The facility manufacturers of the trampoline parks
- Owner of the trampoline park
- The company designers and installers
What If I Signed A Trampoline Park Liability Waiver?

A liability waiver does not prevent you from bringing a personal injury claim. The liability disclaimer is usually presented to customers before they use the facility. The idea is that the waiver protects the facility from any legal responsibility if a person sustains serious bodily harm, loses a limb, or dies as a result of using the equipment. In other words, according to the agreement, the facility can’t be sued if someone signs a disclaimer for themselves or their kid and an accident happens as a result of their usage.
The facts and circumstances of your decision to sign a liability waiver are important considerations in determining if they are valid. Additionally, the manner in which the injury occurred may not be covered by the liability waiver. In many cases, the facility does not even argue that the waiver applies in serious injury cases. Yet another question of law is whether a parent can release liability on behalf of their seriously injured child. Of course, children are not capable of understanding what a liability waiver means.
Therefore, a liability waiver should never prevent you from contacting a personal injury lawyer if you have sustained a serious injury at a trampoline park.

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