Important Information about Bounce House Injuries

Are Daycare Bounce Houses a Good Idea?

As a parent, you may think the addition of a bounce house to the daycare center may sound like a great idea because it provides another way for your child to interact and have fun. It’s sometimes common to see these placed at daycare centers for a special celebration. Other daycare centers use them as a routine component of the daycare center, whether they are always inflated or used weekly.

Ask yourself if you feel safe allowing your child to jump in a daycare bounce house without you present to oversee what’s occurring. Bounce houses carry numerous risks no matter who is using them. Some of those risks include:

Poor setup may cause the bounce house to fall over.

Lack of supervision can lead to a child falling.

Children can be caught between layers of fabric or plastic, unable to breathe.

Falls out of the bounce house may cause head injuries or broken bones.

Overcrowding in the bounce house puts everyone at risk for an injury.

Head-on collisions with other children using the bounce house may occur.

Improperly secured bounce houses could lift off the ground with wind.

In a bounce house environment, children have little control over how they jump or where they land. This makes it somewhat common for children to fall on top of each other. Even if they try to get out, children may be unable to prevent themselves from being thrown into the air as other children continue to jump.

These types of accidents can lead to a number of potential daycare injuries, including:

How a Daycare Impacts the Safety of a Bounce House

Daycare centers that utilize bounce houses may have the ability to control some of these risks by implementing safety procedures and steps. For example, limiting the number of children in the house may help to provide a more controlled environment. Having someone constantly watch to ensure the children are safe during the experience may be another step to take.

Daycare centers also need to use the equipment as directed by the manufacturer—following all guidelines for setting it up, operating it, and overseeing its use. This may mean determining the safest place to set it up, ensuring there are numerous emergency access points if there is an accident, and monitoring weather conditions to ensure the area remains safe.

What to Do After a Daycare Injury

If a daycare injury occurs to your child, ensure they get the medical care they need as soon as possible. Then, document everything that occurred.

The daycare center should be forthcoming with information about the accident, including witnesses present and what level of care was administered to your child. Gather any data they provide to you about the incident.

Once your child is safe, you’ll want the help of a daycare accident attorney who can work to determine what happened and why. A lawyer will help you to determine who is to blame—which could be the daycare center, the manufacturer of the bounce house, or a third-party vendor.

Possible Damages in Your Child's Case

Those who have a case like this may have the right to compensation for their losses. Some of those losses may include:

Medical bills from the emergency care provided
Rehabilitation costs if needed
Hospital stay costs and other medical care provided on an inpatient basis
Medications needed
Physical therapy
Pain and suffering
Loss of use of limbs if applicable
Wrongful death as a result of a child's injuries

Your attorney will work closely with you to determine the type and amount of compensation that may be owed in your child’s case. This is always dependent on what injuries your child suffered as a result of the bounce house accident.

How and When to Contact a Daycare Injury Lawyer

Making the decision to get help is simply a must. Daycare centers that use bounce houses may be putting children at risk. Addressing these problems with your child now may help to protect other children. To do that, seek out the support of a daycare attorney.

Working with a daycare accident lawyer in Texas may provide you with an opportunity to discuss what occurred. They may be able to pursue additional evidence about how the accident occurred, get witness statements, and properly determine who is to blame for your child’s losses.

You should reach out to an attorney as soon as possible. This may be during or after your child’s medical care is provided. Don’t settle with an insurance company until you speak to an attorney who can better tell you what losses you should claim and the process for doing so.

The Button Law Firm is here for you if you’ve suffered losses due to your child’s injury at a daycare center. Don’t wait to contact us to learn more about your rights and the steps you can take today to seek out compensation for those losses. Contact us for a consultation. We’re here to support your needs.

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