Trampolines and Super Trampolines – Product Liability
By Misty Fanning -
A trampoline can be a wonderful product that most adults and children can enjoy. There are two types of trampolines, one is a single trampoline and the second is a super trampoline. The manufacturer must follow certain regulations when constructing the product. If the manufacturer does not follow the regulations he or she will be liable for damages.
Trampolines come with a variety of accessories and sizes. One of the required accessories is a cover for the springs. The cover protects the user from being pinched and/or falling in between the springs. An optional accessory is a net that goes around the trampoline. The net protects the user from falling off the trampoline. A super trampoline is another type. This type of trampoline allows the user to jump over two feet high and defy gravity. The system can have one to six stations available for use.
To safely use a trampoline a child should have an adult supervise them while using the product. The trampoline should have one user at a time. When multiple users are on a trampoline it increases the chance of injury. The trampoline must be placed in a safe location that is not near an object where a user can be injured. Before a child is allowed to use the trampoline parents must set rules for proper use. The parent should also discuss the possible consequences and injuries if the child does not follow the rules. Common injuries include sprains, broken arms/legs, minor head injuries, broken necks and spinal cord injuries. Injuries can result from landing improperly, striking another user, falling off the trampoline or even falling in between the springs.
This is one type of case that I have assisted on. A child was injured by using a super trampoline at a event planned by the employer. On this case I assisted the plaintiff to prove the defendant was negligent. The defendant continued to use the super trampoline after it had been damaged. The child received brain damage as a result of the negligence of the defendant.
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