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Children enjoy being outside and interacting with their peers on the playground. Unfortunately, numerous children suffer serious injuries on playgrounds every year.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , more than 200,000 children ages 14 and younger are treated for playground-related injuries annually. Almost half of these injuries are a direct result of a fall and lead to internal damage, concussions, TBIs, dislocations, severe-fractures and amputations.
Many factors can cause or contribute to playground injuries, including poorly maintained equipment, sharp edges on rails or equipment, platforms without guardrails and faulty equipment not recommended for playgrounds. The following are three useful tips that can keep your child safe on the playground:
It is the responsibility of whoever owns the equipment on a playground to make sure that it is safe for children to use. This may be a city, county, school district or private owner. If your child has suffered an injury on a playground due to negligent safety factors, a Pasco County Slip, Trip and Fall Injury Attorney at Whittel & Melton can help you determine if you are able to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover damages from those responsible for the accident. Contact us today online or call 727-847-2299 if you have any questions regarding playground equipment or if you would like to discuss your child’s playground injury.