Trampoline Accidents and Injuries
Trampolines go as far back as 1945 when they were used as specialized equipment for acrobats. At that time, they were used as a training tool for gymnasts. Now they have become a backyard necessity for kids due to the cheaper versions of trampolines being readily available on the market. Trampolining is now used as a recreational activity amongst children and adults alike. It is so popular that it has become a competitive Olympic sport in which athletes perform acrobatics while bouncing. Parents often take significant measures in safeguarding their pools, but unfortunately, many ignore the dangers posed by trampolines.
That is why the rates of trampoline injuries have been consistently increasing and are now almost equivalent to those of swimming pool injuries with around 100,000 people per year needing to visit the emergency room as a result of a trampoline accident. Per U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, over one million people visited the Emergency Department for injuries suffered from Trampolines from 2002 to 2011. A quarter of these injuries were reported to be of bone damage, while 1 in 200 led to permanent neurological damage.
These injuries not only lead to mental distress but are a cause of major financial anxiety too. The surgeries that follow these accidents and the physiotherapies can be extremely costly. Few people know that they may be able to claim these damages in the form of homeowner liability. In certain circumstances, the homeowner can be sued for legal liabilities due to their negligence.
Safety Tips For Trampolines:
Here are a few tips from the CPSC for avoiding trampoline accidents:
- Allow only one individual at a time;
- All types of acrobatic activities should be discouraged;
- The entire frame, along with the springs and hooks, should be completely covered with shock-absorbent pads;
- The trampoline should be placed in a separate place, away from trees and other high structures;
- Small children should not be allowed on trampolines;
- A trampoline enclosure should be used to prevent falloffs;
- Ladders should not be placed next to the trampoline to avoid unsupervised children’s usage;
- Ensure the equipment is in good condition before using the trampoline.
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References:
https://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/personal-injury/homeowners-liability-trampoline-accident.html
https://www.cpsc.gov/es/Research–Statistics/NEISS-Injury-Data
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