As a personal injury law firm, we believe it is important to keep people educated about news in our industry that may affect them. While some people don’t have young children, the issues of faulty playground equipment could affect you whether you have children or not.
We collected some articles that spotlight the issues with faulty equipment and the subsequent legal actions some people have taken.
According to a report by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 51% of playground injuries occur on public playgrounds. On those playgrounds, injuries most commonly occur on climbing equipment. Privately, the most common injuries are on swing sets. Because of this, it’s very important to teach your children how to be safe on playground equipment.
Although it’s impossible to ensure that your children are safe all the time, there are a few steps you can take to minimize the risk of them getting injured on playground equipment.
More and more students across Southern California are ending their academic year. The last day of school reminds us that the summer season has officially begun.
Summer provides the perfect opportunity for families to enjoy outdoor sports and leisure activities in the warm climate. As a result, playgrounds are popular places for families to visit. However, playground accidents are not uncommon. In 2012, more than 600,000 children were injured on playgrounds. [Read more…]
