As a youngster, being able to enjoy messing around on items like bouncy castles and trampolines is huge fun. We allow ourselves to just let loose and go free, enjoying everything about our bouncy entertainment for the afternoon. However, sometimes, things can go wrong when we let ourselves get a little too carried away.
Other times, though, the problem is entirely of the making of the equipment. A current lawsuit filed at Tarrant County District Court, though, will look to determine what took place with a young boy.
The 4-year-old was injured at a trampoline park in Fort Worth and will now have to see an orthopaedic specialist once every six months until the age of 18 due to the injuries suffered. With only one person permitted to be on a trampoline at any one time, the young boy was put at risk when other, larger, children joined him on the same trampoline. At this point, a professional is supposed to blow the whistle and stop the trampoline when that rule is broken.
According to the lawsuit, though, this did not happen. The young boy was then put through a recoil impact, propelling him into the air and losing control. He slammed down on the trampoline, causing major injury to his right leg. The growth plate areas of his tibia and fibula were increasingly damaged and forced him to undergo several surgical treatments as well as six-monthly orthopaedic treatment.
It will also prohibit the youngster from playing sports. The company who is being accused, Flight Deck, are accused of negligence by not providing the required supervision to the child. The family is suing for a fee of $1m. One interesting part of the case, though, is the waiver that parents sign online. If signed by an adult for a minor, they acknowledge that the park could mean “known and unknown risks that are inherently dangerous and that can result in personal injury, including physical and emotional injury, paralysis, death or damage.” – at least according to the waiver.
It also means that the person who participates has medical insurance, and that Flight Deck cannot be held responsible for the injuries. The waiver further states that any personal injuries suffered cannot be taken back to Flight Deck. What happens with this case, then, is anyone’s guess. What is for sure, though, is that this case will press forward.
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https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/article228777644.html
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