Syracuse, New York, Playground Accidents

Jed Dietrich, Esq., Recognized as a Super Lawyer and American Institute of Trial Lawyers Litigator of the Year, is Committed to Defending the Rights of Playground Accident Victims Across Syracuse. If Your Child Has Been Injured in a Playground Accident That Was Not Your Fault, You Deserve Aggressive Representation and an Attorney Willing to Fight for Your Rights.

Playgrounds should be places where children can explore, play, and enjoy being outdoors. However, playground safety is not always guaranteed. If and when others disregard basic safety, accidents can happen that sometimes leave kids with injuries much worse than a bruised arm or scraped knee.

Your family should not have to pay the price for somebody else’s mistake. If your child has been injured in a playground accident that was not their fault, the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. could help file a personal injury lawsuit to obtain the compensation that you need to begin rebuilding your life. Please send us a message online or call us at 1-866-529-5334 to speak to a lawyer and schedule your free, no-obligation consultation as soon as possible.

Playground accidents have many different causes.

If your child was hurt through no fault of their own, you could be entitled to file a lawsuit against the person or party who caused their injuries. However, under most circumstances, families can only take action if and when the at-fault party was negligent.

Most playground accident-related claims fall into one or more of the following categories:

A personal injury accident is any accident caused by an act of negligence.

Common examples include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Inadequate supervision;
2. Another adult or child’s inappropriate use of playground features; and
3. Acts of intentional physical violence, including fighting and bullying.

Personal injury accidents are a common occurrence on playgrounds and are, in fact, one of the leading causes of accidental injury to children across the country.

A premises liability accident is an accident caused by a property owner’s failure to maintain reasonably safe premises. A playground accident could occur if:

1. A landlord does not perform routine maintenance;
2. The property owner or manager does not regularly inspect and repair defective playground equipment;
3. The property owner or manager does not clear snow, ice, or other obstructions after an inclement weather event.

If a landlord, school district, or other property manager fails to ensure the safety of the playground's landscape and equipment, they could be held liable for the cost of any resulting accident.

A product liability accident occurs when a manufacturer sells a product that is defective. Most playground-related product liability accidents are caused by unsafe equipment.

Examples could include:

1. Playground features that increase a child’s risk of injury;
2. Playground features, such as bridges or slides, that are prone to collapse; and
3. Any other playground feature that poses a serious risk of injury even when maintained and used under its intended purpose.

As a general rule, product liability accidents are caused by failures that occur during product design or product manufacturing. However, in many cases, serious playground accidents involve failures at multiple levels.

Do not take chances with your family’s right to a fair recovery: send the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. a message online today to speak to a playground accident lawyer near Syracuse, New York, and schedule your 100% free, no-obligation consultation.

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 200,000 children receive medical treatment for playground-related injuries each year.

In its review, the CDC found that about 56% of all playground-related injuries treated in emergency departments fall into one of the following three categories:

1. Bruises and contusions;
2. Cuts and abrasions; and
3. Fractured or broken bones.

Aside from these impact-related injuries, a significant share of all playground-related hospital admissions, which can be as high as 10% nationwide, involve traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs.

In New York’s legal system, the term “damages” is used to describe compensation for many different types of hardship and loss.

Although every personal injury case is different, most damages fall into the following categories:

1. Economic Damages: Your economic damages are compensation for verifiable financial losses. They could include the repayment of your child’s hospital bills, wage replacement for time that you had to take off work, or money for physical rehabilitation and mental health counseling.
2. Non-Economic Damages: Your non-economic damages are compensation for physical and emotional hardship. The extent of your non-economic damages may depend on the severity of your child’s injury, as well as its long-term complications. Common types of non-economic damages include relief for physical pain and suffering, mental distress, and injuries.
3. Punitive Damages: Punitive damages do not compensate for hardship or loss. Instead, they are imposed against especially negligent defendants. Most personal injury claims do not include any award for punitive damages.

New York does not cap or otherwise limit damages in most playground accident claims.

However, New York does impose strict statutes of limitations on all lawsuits. If you wait too long to contact a lawyer, the statute of limitations could lapse. Once the statute of limitations lapses, your case will likely be dismissed on a technicality, making it impossible for you and your family to file a lawsuit or recover compensation for your child's injuries. Do not delay, contact the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. today.

A recognized U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firm, we know what it takes to build a compelling, evidence-based claim for compensation, and we have the results to prove it. Since our founding in 2005, we have helped our clients in Syracuse, New York, and across the state obtain more than $250 million in damages. We could help you, too. Please send us a message online or call us at 1-866-529-5334 to speak to a playground accident lawyer and schedule your free consultation as soon as possible.

Call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. immediately at 1-866-529-5334 so that our aggressive, tenacious, and hardworking personal injury lawyers can fight to obtain the best result for your personal injury claim in Syracuse, New York. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there is never a fee until we WIN for you!