Heath, TX Playground Accident Lawyers

Why Contact a Playground Lawyer Immediately

Texas playgrounds should be safe spaces for children, but accidents caused by negligence can cause lasting injuries. Parents may wonder when to reach out for legal help. Speaking with a playground lawyer sooner rather than later can make a significant difference in protecting your child’s rights.

To protect your child’s future care

Injuries from playground accidents sometimes lead to long-term medical needs or developmental issues. A lawyer can help estimate future costs and make sure your child’s needs are covered. Entrusting your case to legal professionals can ensure that nothing is overlooked when planning for your child’s recovery.

To keep evidence fresh

The strength of a playground injury case often depends on how quickly evidence is gathered. Over time, important details can be lost, making it harder to prove what really happened. A lawyer can help collect and protect the right evidence before it fades or disappears.

Some key types of evidence include:

• Photos or videos of the accident scene: Visuals showing broken equipment, dangerous surfaces, or lacking warning signs can strengthen your case, but your proof can vanish when playgrounds are cleaned or repaired
• Surveillance footage: Nearby cameras may capture accidents, but they often automatically delete videos after a short time unless someone saves them
• Witness statements: People who saw the accident may forget details or change contact information, so early interviews can ensure important testimony is recorded
• Medical records: Promptly seeking medical attention makes the link between injuries and their cause clear; waiting can create doubt about when or how the injury occurred 

Reaching out to a lawyer early helps preserve evidence for the strongest possible case.

To meet the Texas statute of limitations

You have 2 years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury claim in Texas. Waiting too long or counting on a rare exception could mean losing the compensation your family deserves. At Fielding Law, our experienced personal injury lawyers can act swiftly to build your case before this legal deadline passes. 

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How to Pursue Damages for Playground Accident Injuries

Personal injury claims can help you get the financial support you need to cover your medical treatment and other losses. A lawyer can guide you through the following steps to recover compensation.

Assessing the injuries

More than 200,000 children taken to emergency rooms at US hospitals suffered injuries associated with playground equipment. 

The Children’s Safety Network (CSN) and the National Safety Council (NSC) reveal that the most common causes are:

• Falls from, onto, or into playground equipment
• Broken, poorly designed, misassembled, or unstable equipment 
• Improper ground surfaces (e.g., non-impact absorbing surfaces like concrete, asphalt, or dirt without at least 12 inches of wood chips, sand, or other protective surfacing materials)
• Overcrowded play areas
• Elevated areas like platforms or steps without guardrails or barriers
• Openings (e.g., between bars, rungs, or ropes) where a child’s head or other body part can become trapped
• Sharp points or edges on equipment or hardware
• Tripping hazards like tree stumps or rocks
• Unsupervised children or pets

These hazards could cause injuries such as:

• Cuts, burns, scrapes, scratches, and bruises
• Fractures
• Strains and sprains
• Internal organ injuries

Medical professionals can assess the injuries and recommend treatment. Be sure to follow their advice and document your child’s recovery, including daily pain levels, photographs of healing injuries, and how their injuries impact their school and social life.

Identifying the liable party

Liability depends on who had a duty to maintain a safe environment or who caused the accident. Fielding Law’s legal investigation team can determine who was responsible for the unsafe conditions or preventable accident. 

Multiple parties may be at fault; therefore, our lawyers examine the following parties’ involvement in the design, construction, maintenance, or supervision of the playground:

• Property owner or manager
• School or daycare facility
• Playground equipment manufacturers
• Installation or maintenance contractors
• Supervising staff or employees
• Local government or municipal agencies

Once our Texas playground accident team identifies the responsible party, we can work toward holding them accountable for the incident.

Establishing proof of negligence

Negligence means someone did not act as carefully as he or she should have; thus, that individual’s actions caused harm to someone else. In a personal injury case, you must show that the person had a duty to keep others safe, failed to do that, and caused an injury as a result.

To prove negligence, your lawyer must collect evidence like that described in the first section to strive for the best outcome for your case. 

Maximizing your damages 

After a playground accident, it is important to understand how to get the full amount of compensation you deserve. 

You may be able to recover damages for:

• Medical bills
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Ongoing and future medical care
• Therapy and rehabilitation costs
• Medical-related travel
• Lost wages if a parent or legal guardian missed work
• Child’s loss of life enjoyment

Speaking with a lawyer can help you understand all the damages you may be able to include in your case.

How an accident attorney can handle other insurance companies:

Safeguard Your Child’s Future Now

Good parents want to do all they can to protect their children. Still, when accidents happen, sometimes you can only try to ease your child’s pain. Personal injury claims can provide the financial resources you need for your loved one’s full recovery.

The playground accident attorneys of Fielding Law are focused on justice and committed to the families of Heath, TX, and beyond. If you or your child was injured at the playground, help is only a phone call away. Call (877) 880-4090 for a free, confidential case review at your earliest convenience.

What Clients Say About Us:

“Mitch poured his heart and his soul into our family and offered a piece of himself to us! We are forever grateful for all of the help that Mitch offered our family! He is one of a kind! We would highly recommend him and would be happy to speak with anyone who would like to inquire about the quality of his services!” -Jane & John Lacasse