Can I Sue If My Son Was Injured on My Neighbor’s Trampoline?

 Posted on September 24, 2024 in Personal Injury

Trampolines can be a lot of fun, but they are also dangerous. Young children typically do not understand the risks, so an adult should supervise trampoline play at all times. Families who own trampolines must take reasonable steps to prevent access to reduce the likelihood of accidents, but approximately 100,000 people are injured on trampolines every year in the U.S.

If your son was injured on your neighbor’s trampoline, you may be able to obtain compensation by filing a premises liability claim. Case-specific factors will determine your eligibility, and a knowledgeable lawyer from Kaiser Law can tell you if you qualify.

What Are Common Trampoline Injuries?

Young children are more at risk than other age groups for sustaining severe injuries on trampolines, such as:

• Broken bones

• Sprains and strains

• Neck and back injuries

• Concussion

• Spinal cord injuries

• Bruises, cuts, and scrapes

These injuries can happen for many reasons, including botched landings, colliding with another child on the trampoline, landing on the springs, and failed stunts. Some jumpers fall onto the ground, which can lead to more severe injuries.

What Is an Attractive Nuisance?

Children may not understand boundaries, going onto another person’s property when they see things that are too attractive to resist. Swimming pools, trampolines, hot tubs, and similar attractions can draw an unsupervised child’s attention and lead to significant injuries or even death.

Property owners whose property includes these attractive nuisances should have fences or take other similar measures to keep unwary children safe. If they do not and a child is injured on their property, they may be liable for the child’s injuries and associated damages.

How Do You Know If You Can Get Compensation?

The best way to be sure if you qualify for a premises liability claim is to contact an attorney from Kaiser Law. We will discuss your case and ask several questions before we can make a determination. Critical factors may include:

• Does your neighbor have a fence or other way of keeping unsupervised children away from the trampoline?

• Was anyone aware that your son was playing on the trampoline?

• Is your son old enough to understand the danger?

• Was the trampoline defective?

• Did your neighbor know that the trampoline was in an unsafe condition, such as having rusted springs?

• Exactly how did your son’s accident happen?

There is no single question with a definitive answer when it comes to a premises liability case. However, your lawyer from Kaiser Law knows how to establish liability and can help you get the compensation you deserve. Your settlement could include damages for medical expenses, ongoing care, disability, pain and suffering, and other impacts on your son’s quality of life.

Call Our Dedicated Elmhurst, IL Premises Liability Lawyer

Premises liability claims are often challenging, particularly when a young child is the victim. You can trust Kaiser Law to provide effective legal representation that safeguards your best interests. Call us at 630-274-4400 now for a free consultation with our skilled DuPage County, IL personal injury attorney.