Play Ground Accidents
Our children are innocent and vulnerable, and we often take it for granted that they will be safe when they are at the local playground or amusement park. But when the accident happens, you need to make sure that you and your family's rights are protected.
Our work includes personal injury and wrongful death claims resulting from causes such as:
- Defective playground equipment (monkey bars, broken swings, etc.)
- Inadequate safety measures (lack of mulch, an unlocked gate to a swimming pool, and other safeguards not in place)
- Inadequate supervision of children
- Defective products (skates, trampolines, scooters, wave runners, jet skis, etc.)
- Amusement park rides
- Unsafe public property
Defective products, amusement park rides, and unsafe public property harm adults as often as they do children, and in some cases even more. We have a great deal of experience in dealing with accidents occurring at public entities like, state agencies, towns, public transportation, and schools. It is important to speak to an attorney as soon as possible, as these types of cases have severe filing restrictions.
But no matter where the injury occurred, the negligent party needs to be held responsible. With our use of technology and access to professionals who assist in gathering information while putting together a strong case, our playground injury lawyers use this team method, were they go out to the park and inspect the equipment with experts, to build a strong case for the negotiating table or the courtroom.
Playground and Swimming Pool Accident Information
Playground and swimming pool accidents often occur because the owner failed to exercise ordinary care. For example:
- Failure to provide safety mats and safety equipment
- Failure to inspect and repair damaged equipment, including broken climbing equipment and broken amusement park rides
- Failure to take measures to provide a safe swimming environment
(read inflatable pool drowning prevention information)
- Failure to post warnings about dangerous conditions
- Failure to properly train staff.
If you or someone you love has had a playground accident (for example, a climbing wall, swing, slide, monkey bars or merry-go-round accident) or a swimming pool accident or injury (for example, contracting Legionnaires' disease, drowning or a diving board accident), you may be able to receive compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and loss of earnings
Compensation for a Playground or Swimming Pool Accident
To receive compensation for a playground or swimming pool accident, you must prove that the following:
- That the property owner had a legal duty to you;
- That the property owner knew, or should have known, that there was a dangerous condition;
- That the property owner had an opportunity to repair or remedy the dangerous condition; and
- That the property owner’s failure to take appropriate action was a direct cause of your injury.
Possible compensation includes the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Lost future earnings, pain and suffering
- Loss of quality of life
- Other damages
Protecting Your Legal Rights after a Playground or Swimming Pool Accident
Here are some steps you can take to increase your chances of getting what you need and deserve after your child has been injured or killed on a playground or in a swimming pool:
- Seek proper medical care. You will need documentation for your case.
- Get the names, phone numbers and addresses of all witnesses involved. Take photographs of the scene if you can.
- Do not sign any documents relating to the incident, and do not discuss your case with anyone. Most parties that you will need to deal with, including insurance companies, do not have your best interests in mind.
- Find a good attorney as soon as possible. You may have to file a suit within a specific time frame, according to the "statutes of limitations." You also need to keep in mind that evidence in cases like yours can disappear overnight.
At Kinney, Fernandez, And Boire P.A. , a premier Florida personal injury law firm, our Attroneys specialize in personal injury. We have considerable knowledge and skill when it comes to representing a client injured in playground and swimming pool accidents. With seven conveniently located offices located in Florida, our attorneys represent people and families everyday who are injured at the fault of another. We provide free initial consultations, Spanish bilingual services, and most importantly—successful results for our clients.
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