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When your kids visit a playground, whether at a local park or during recess at school, you expect someone to properly supervised them, that the park equipment will function as the children expect, and that the property will be free of any hazards. Accidents happen every day, and an ice pack and TLC will solve many of the resulting pains. However, some are very serious and may involve faulty equipment, inadequate supervision, and other types of negligence.
The law holds parties such as schools, teachers, and other local organizations who are responsible for the care of children to strict liability standards. An attorney can help you investigate the likelihood of succeeding with a personal injury claim following a playground accident. These incidents may overlap with other areas of law, such as premises liability, products liability, and even wrongful death. Because of this, it is essential that you find an attorney with experience in all these areas should you need legal counsel.
You can find out more about the applicable laws and who may be held liable for a playground accident by contacting Fielding Law. Our compassionate attorneys understand that these cases are extremely nuanced, requiring a careful review of the individuals involved, all evidence presented, the maintenance of the grounds, whether children and adults followed the playground’s rules, and other details pertinent to your case.
Though we all hope and expect that playgrounds are safe places for children to play, accidents do happen. Understand the factors involved in these incidents and when you need to contact an attorney for information about your legal rights.
Playground accidents are common, with over 200,000 children visiting emergency rooms across America annually for injuries that happened there. However, they also tend to be very serious, with approximately half leading to fractures and dislocations, internal bleeding and similar damages, concussions, and even amputations. If such an injury is the result of a school administration’s negligence or an unsafely managed park, you may have legal options at your disposal. A Personal Injury lawyer at Fielding Law will help answer your questions.
Because playgrounds involve children climbing on equipment and running at full speed, accidents (even serious ones) do happen. Some incidents are more than “kids being kids,” and are the result of negligence on the part of an adult supervisor, whoever is in charge of park management, or a product manufacturer in certain cases. Here are some examples of injuries that may warrant legal attention: