Can I Sue if My Child Was Hurt on a Playground at a Galveston Daycare?

Can I Sue if My Child Was Hurt on Playground Equipment at a Galveston Daycare?

Playgrounds are supposed to be places of laughter, discovery, and fun. For many Galveston families, they’re also a part of daily life at daycare. But when a child is seriously injured on playground equipment, the joy of those spaces quickly turns into fear and heartbreak.

At The Button Law Firm, we work with families across Texas, including in Galveston, who are navigating the devastating aftermath of daycare injuries. These cases often raise one critical question: Could this have been prevented?

The Hidden Dangers of Daycare Playgrounds

Daycares are responsible for providing safe play areas for the children in their care. That means regularly inspecting playground equipment, properly surfacing play areas to prevent falls, and making sure caregivers are actively supervising at all times.

When those responsibilities are ignored, the results can be catastrophic. Children may suffer broken bones, concussions, or even long-term injuries from falls off slides, climbing structures, or swings.

Other common injuries we’ve seen include:

Broken bones or head injuries from children colliding when unsupervised

Finger amputations from getting fingers stuck in playground equipment

Burns from hot playground equipment left in the Texas sun.

Animal or bug bites, especially when daycares fail to maintain outdoor areas or allow children to play near unsafe spaces.

These are dangers that a responsible daycare should anticipate and protect against.

What We’ve Seen in Playground Injury Cases

In our experience handling daycare injury cases, one of the most common patterns is that the incident could have been avoided if the daycare had followed basic safety rules. We’ve helped families after children suffered broken bones, head injuries, and other trauma when caregivers weren’t paying attention or when playgrounds were left in unsafe condition.

One example is when staff are distracted, leaving kids to play without proper monitoring. Young children can get into dangerous situations in seconds. Without adult supervision, a fun moment can spiral into a serious injury.

How The Button Law Firm Helps Families

When a child is hurt at daycare, parents are left searching for answers: How did this happen? Why wasn’t my child better protected? What steps can we take to hold the daycare accountable?

At The Button Law Firm, we focus on guiding families through every part of the process, including:

Reporting the daycare to the proper licensing agencies so regulators are aware of safety lapses and can step in to prevent future harm.
Helping children get the care they need, whether that’s physical therapy, occupational therapy, or counseling, to address the trauma of the injury.
Understanding the full impact on your child and family. Our Child Advocate works closely with families to make sure every detail of what a child went through, physically, emotionally, and developmentally, is fully understood and represented in the case.

This holistic approach ensures families aren’t just heard but supported at every stage, while also holding daycares accountable for creating unsafe environments.

Taking Action After a Daycare Injury in Galveston

If your child was hurt on playground equipment at a Galveston daycare, know that you don’t have to face this situation alone. These cases are complex, but you have the right to demand answers and take action.

The Button Law Firm is here to help guide your family through this process. Call us at (214) 699-4409, email us at intake@buttonlawfirm.com, or fill out our contact form to get started. We’re ready to listen to your story and fight for the safety of children in Galveston and across Texas.

Schedule a Free Case Evaluation with a Texas Daycare Abuse Attorney Today

If you or someone you know has a child who was harmed by their daycare teacher, contact our firm. We know how difficult getting through this can be. Our experienced team wants to help guide you – as we have helped guide many parents and families within Midland, Houston, Dallas, and the surrounding areas.

You can give us a call at 281-857-6116 or email us at intake@buttonlawfirm.com. You can also reach out to us by filling out the form below or by starting a chat with a member of our team.

Daycare Injury Lawyer Discusses Playground Injuries at Galveston Daycares