Playground Accidents

Each year in the U.S., emergency rooms see over 200,000 children aged 14 and under for playground-related injuries, according the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), with about 56% of these injuries being fractures, contusions, and abrasions. Unfortunately, 20,000 of the injuries sustained every year are more serious and include concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBI,) and approximately 7 deaths occur yearly on U.S. playgrounds.

If your child has been injured in an accident, 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.

Playground Hazards

Playgrounds are meant to be a fun way for children to play and stay active. When these playgrounds are poorly maintained or improperly planned they can be dangerous. The CDC estimates that approximately 75% of playground accidents occur on public playgrounds and some of the most common hazards found on playgrounds include:

• Poorly designed and maintained equipment
• Rotting wood
• Rusty ladders, swing chains, slides, and other equipment
• Hard surfaces such as concrete under climbing equipment, swings, and slides
• Lack of safety rails
• Small openings where children or their body parts can become entrapped

The owners of the playground, such as schools, daycare facilities, churches, and government-owned public parks are responsible for ensuring that the playground is properly designed, constructed, maintained, and remains safe for everyone that uses their facilities. 

Preventing Playground Accidents

Although the owners of the playground property are required to ensure that their equipment is safe, parent’s can also do their part to keep their children safe as well. If you plan on using any playground, it is best to first inspect it to look for any sign of hazards and do not allow your child to use any piece of equipment that appears to be rusty or broken. 

Other ways to prevent playground accidents include:

• Supervise small children on any piece of playground equipment
• Keep older children from using playground equipment designated for younger children
• Keep children in close-fitting clothing and avoid loose clothing or strings on hoodies or shoelaces

Playground Accident Lawsuits

If your child was injured while using a playground due to negligent maintenance, improper design, or lacking safety measures, they may be eligible to receive compensation for their damages. These damages would be pursued by the parent and may include:

• Medical bills
• Parental lost wages
• Long-term treatments
• Pain and suffering
• Specialized equipment and rehabilitation services
• Punitive damages
• Wrongful death

Playground accident lawsuits can be complex, but an experienced personal injury lawyer can help determine which party or parties may be liable for your child’s injuries and hold them accountable for the suffering your child had to endure due to their negligence.

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.