Over 200,000 children are injured yearly in playground accidents throughout the United States. Approximately 35% of these injuries are serious (
fractures,
concussions, internal injuries,
dislocations, crushes and
amputations). Tragically, approximately twenty children die each year from playground-related injuries. More than half of these
deaths result from strangulation, while 30% are caused by falls. Children typically fall off of monkey bars, swings, climbers and slides. Surprisingly, children are more likely to be seriously injured on playground equipment than they are in bicycle or
car accidents.
About 70% of all playground injuries occur on
public property.
If your child has been injured in a playground accident, it may be important to
contact an attorney who can help you protect your child's legal rights. Please keep in mind that there may be
time limits within which you must commence suit.
See Also
- Slip and Fall | Property Owners' Liability
- Broken Bones: Overview
- Bruises: Overview
- Dislocation: Overview
- Head & Brain Injury
- Joints & Muscles: Overview
- Loss of Limb
- Mouth & Dental Disorders: Overview
- Scars: Overview
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Wounds: Overview