Defective Playgrounds

Little Rock, Arkansas

A playground is supposed to be a safe, fun place for children to enjoy themselves. But things can go horribly wrong when swing sets, merry-go-rounds, slides and other recreational products are defective due to poor manufacture, insufficient maintenance or inadequate safety provisions. Suddenly a relaxing day out with your family turns to a painful and possibly tragic trip to the hospital.

Each year, over 200,000 children require emergency medical care due to injuries received on playgrounds. More than two-thirds of these injuries occur on public playgrounds. Injuries can range from cuts and bruises to broken bones or head injuries, some requiring hospitalization.

The most common injuries sustained in defective playground equipment incidents are, in order of frequency:

• Fractures
• Cuts and lacerations
• Bruises and abrasions
• Strains or sprains

Climbing equipment is the most common culprit in playground injuries, with falls being the major cause of injury. Since climbing equipment can be dangerous even when it’s properly maintained and not defective in its original manufacture, it can be even more devastatingly dangerous if it proves to be defective.

Always be sure your child follows safety rules on the playground. Following safety rules and being sure there is adequate supervision can prevent most playground equipment injuries in normal circumstances. In cases of defective equipment, however, even these precautions may not be enough to keep your child safe. Don’t assume an accident was due to carelessness on the part of you or your child—let a dedicated team of professionals determine whether or not you have a case due to defective playground equipment.

For more information, please see Questions About Defective Products and Defective Toys and Children's Products.

If your child has been injured on a playground due to defective equipment, you may be in need of an accident injury lawyer. The team at Duncan Firm, PA, can help determine if you have a case. As a family-run practice, we will do everything we can to secure fair compensation for your family. Our initial consultation is free and confidential, so please contact Duncan Firm today.