Trampoline parks often portray themselves as fun, family friendly places for children to play and celebrate. This image has paid off big time for the more than 800 trampoline parks across the country as they rake in record profits hosting birthday parties, bar mitzvahs, and other gatherings. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons has long … Read More
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New York State Is About to Implement Some of the Strictest Trampoline Park Safety Regulations in the Nation
While it may be hard to believe, there are currently no federal regulations in place for trampoline park safety. This is in spite of the fact that trampoline parks sent nearly 20,000 people to the emergency room in 2018, most of them children. Instead, statues dictating trampoline park inspections, equipment, and staff training are administered … Read More
After Negative Experience, Wisconsin Lawmaker Pushes for Regulation of Trampoline Parks
Motivation to change typically increases after enough personal pain and suffering. For one Wisconsin lawmaker, that holds especially true. Like many parents, Senator Chris Larson of Milwaukee was looking for an indoor activity to entertain his family. Also like many parents, they turned to a local trampoline park for help. From the outside, these facilities … Read More
Consumer Product Safety Commission Reports 211% Increase In Injuries
Over the last five years, trampoline park injuries have increased 211%. In 2014, there were 6,200 reported emergency room visits from trampoline park injuries. In 2018, there were 19,300 reported emergency room visits from trampoline park injuries. That’s nearly triple the amount in four years. Something needs to change. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has … Read More
Doctors Speak Out Regarding Trampoline Park Injuries
We’ve known for quite some time that trampolines can be one of the most dangerous activities for a child, or even an adult. If you have been following our blog, you know that certain trampoline injuries result in the same impact to the body as a 90MPH car crash. If you are just reading now, … Read More
Minor Child Suffers Fatal Injury at Trampoline Park
A few weeks ago a 12-year-old boy suffered fatal injuries after a fall from the rock climbing wall at a trampoline park. The incident happened in North Carolina when the child was attempting to climb a rock wall during his birthday party. Unfortunately, something went wrong and the child fell about 15 feet. He did … Read More
Kentucky Supreme Court Gets it Right Regarding Minors and Waivers.
Last week Kentucky’s Supreme Court made a major decision that will protect the interest of minors for years to come. Unfortunately, it took a minor child getting injured(one of many), and her courageous mother to take the case to the court system. Generally, all parents or guardians sign waivers or exculpatory agreements on behalf of … Read More
We Know Trampoline Parks Are Dangerous, But What Are They Hiding?
There is no discrepancy that trampoline parks are dangerous. Ask any pediatric orthopedic surgeon if they recommend them for children. The answer is always “no.” Especially for children under 7 years old. A simple internet search for “trampoline park injuries” is sure to reveal the amount of catastrophic injuries in children and adults around the … Read More