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Trampolines can provide hours of entertainment—and a rigorous cardio workout—for children and adults alike. Unfortunately, they can also cause serious injuries. When someone gets hurt on a trampoline, there are a number of parties who could be liable. Fortunately, it may be possible to recover compensation from such parties for all resulting damages. If you or someone in your family was hurt in a trampoline accident, a personal injury lawyer can determine precisely who’s at fault. Here are a few potentially liable parties. 

Who Could Be Responsible for Trampoline Injuries?

1. The Manufacturer

If someone gets hurt while jumping because of some kind of defect, the manufacturer may be liable. Using a trampoline is inherently dangerous, but those who do so have a reasonable expectation that the frame is strong, the springs are adequate, and the mat does not have any irregularities. When a defect is responsible for serious injuries, the trampoline itself will likely be the strongest evidence of liability. Therefore, it’s essential to preserve the equipment exactly as it is until you talk to a personal injury lawyer. 

2. The Homeowner 

personal injury lawyerAlthough homeowners are not typically liable for any injuries that trespassers sustain on their property, trampolines pose an exception. Since they are considered an “attractive nuisance,” those who have one on their property must take reasonable steps to prevent children—including those who might be trespassing—from getting hurt. When a child sustains injuries on someone else’s trampoline, photographs of the premises will likely provide sufficient proof of negligence. 

3. The Injured Party

When you jump on a trampoline, you are assuming certain risks. In other words, trampoline accidents can be just that: accidents. Unfortunately, that means there are certain scenarios in which an injured party may not be entitled to compensation. If none of the equipment was defective and the homeowner was not negligent, the injured party may not have grounds for a suit. 

 

The personal injury lawyers at Knochel Law Offices are proud to help those who have been wronged recover what is rightfully theirs. Located in Bullhead City, Kingman, and Lake Havasu City, AZ, this full-service firm has been providing strategic legal counsel for more than 25 years. They practice family law, criminal defense, estate planning, business law, bankruptcy, elder law, and personal injury law. To explore all the services they provide, visit their website. To schedule an initial consultation with a compassionate personal injury lawyer on their team, call (928) 444-1000.

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