Growth Plate Fractures From Trampoline Injury

Trampolines are always a fun way for kids to burn off energy. However, they often lead to severe injuries, especially growth plate fractures. To figure out liability and what you should do next, a Stratford trampoline injury lawyer is helpful to have on your side.

Why Are Growth Plate Fractures a Common Trampoline Injury?

According to a 2022 report by Pediatric Emergency Care, The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System database revealed over 800,000 trampoline injuries involving children. Just over half of the injuries happened at the child’s home. But why does this happen so often? There are several reasons why, including:

• Trampolines Have High Impact: There is a lot of force when landing on a trampoline, and if a child lands too hard or awkwardly, it can stress their growth plate.
• Multiple Children Jumping Increases Risk: The chances of an injury go up when there are several children jumping at one time because it’s too easy to bump and fall into one another.
• Lack of Control: Younger children may not have the coordination or strength to land safely, making them more prone to getting hurt.
• Not Enough Safety Measures: The bouncy surface makes it hard to maintain movement, and if there is a lack of padding or nets, the risk of injury goes up even more.
• Children’s Bones Are Still Growing: Young children and teenagers have growth plates, which are soft areas of cartilage near the ends of their bones to help them grow. Because these plates are not as strong as solid bone, they are more vulnerable to injuries.

Who Holds Liability For a Growth Plate Fracture After a Trampoline Injury?

When a child experiences a growth plate fracture because of a trampoline injury, it can sometimes be confusing to figure out who is truly at fault. Liability will depend onthe specific circumstances of the injury and who was involved.

For example, let’s say you brought your child to an indoor trampoline park. You would need to look around and see if there were signs in place to prevent injuries. Usually, these signs will say “no flips” or something similar or “only one jumper at a time.” They usually have designated spaces for younger children to reduce risks. You also want to make sure there is padding and nets, depending on the types of trampolines. Some indoor parks only need to add padding if it’s not a traditional trampoline.

If your child got hurt at home, it could be the trampoline manufacturer’s fault, depending on the situation. If you made sure you did your part and followed all of the instructions when you built the trampoline and made sure it was on completely level ground, the fault shouldn’t lead back to you. You would need to prove the design was poor or there were faulty materials involved.

If You Have Questions, Connolly Brennan Ralabate, PC Is Here To Help

When your child gets hurt, the last thing you want to do is try and figure out the legal steps that may seem confusing at first. A Stratford personal injury attorney can help break down the process more easily. Contact us today to start with a free consultation. We are available 24/7.