Summer Camp Injury

Summer camps have been around for many years and children now have a wide variety of camps to choose from including sports-oriented, religious, art and music camps, special needs camps, and family camps to name a few. No matter what type of summer camp you send your child to, you expect that they will not only have fun and meet new people, but that they’ll be protected and safe. However, sending your child to summer camp is not without risk. 

If your child has been injured at a summer camp, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you. Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.

Common Summer Camp Injuries 

Children can suffer any number of injuries at summer camp, with most of them being minor cuts, scrapes, bug bites, bumps, bruises, and sunburn. More serious injuries do occur and can include:

• Bus Accidents-It is the responsibility of the bus driver to ensure that children arrive at summer camp and back home safely. If a bus accident occurs, a bus driver and/or the company employing the driver may be liable for the injuries and damages that a child sustains.
• Water Hazards-Summer camps may be wooded with access to a stream, river, or lake, or they may be more urban and have a swimming pool as their water feature. Any time a child has access to water, the summer camp must ensure that they have an appropriate number of trained staff that is certified in CPR and can supervise children properly when in or around any type of body of water.
• Fire Hazards-Spending time around the fire is a common camp activity. Summer camps need to provide adequate supervision when children are around fire, as well as provide fire safety training and first aid training for all adults supervising children in the event of burns or fires that get out of control
• Abuse-Camp owners are responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for their campers, including screening potential employees and preventing strangers from entering the camp. Unfortunately, there have been cases of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse by staff members and people who have wandered onto the property.
• Lack of Supervision-Any activity can turn dangerous when there is not enough staff to supervise children. Summer camp staff should be screened, trained, and instructed on the proper level of supervision that is required to keep all children safe while at summer camps. 

Camp Responsibility 

Each summer, approximately 14 million children across the U.S. will spend time at a summer camp. A recent study has shown that on average, 1.15 illnesses or accidents occur per 1,000 campers, and while this number is relatively low, issues still occur. 

Legally, camp owners that allow people onto their property must keep the grounds reasonably safe. Summer camp operators should inspect the entire property and camp equipment regularly, warning anyone of any issues and keeping things like pools, bunks, canoes and kayaks, and sports equipment maintained and safe. Camp owners are also required to provide ample adult supervision, especially when campers are engaging in activities that pose any type of risk, such as spending time on the water, swimming, hiking, and making fires.

Nearly all summer camps will require parents to sign a liability waiver prior to enrolling their child in camp. Most people believe signing a waiver will negate the possibility of legal actions, this is not always the case. If a summer camp is negligent in providing a safe environment for its campers, or it has drafted a waiver to be too broad or narrow, it may void the waiver. An experienced personal injury lawyer can review the waiver and determine if you may have a lawsuit for the injuries and damages your child sustained while at summer camp.

We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.

We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at 844 See Mike, we put People, First. 

Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google.  Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com, or schedule meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.