Colorado Trampoline Accident Attorneys

Why Choose Bachus & Schanker To Represent You?

Our experience and success rate over decades show that we understand how to effectively represent injury victims. Behind all our efforts is a passion to make our clients as whole as possible through aggressive compensation recovery. If we take your case, we fight ceaselessly to get you the money you need and are owed. 

Bachus & Schanker founding attorney Kyle Bachus lost his mother to negligence and learned firsthand of the pain, grief, and frustration involved in avoidable serious injury and death. He details his family’s painful journey in his book Unthinkable. 

His experience and our many years fighting for maximum compensation make us effective advocates, counselors, and litigators for our clients. If a trampoline accident has harmed you or someone you love, we are here to help. 

Why Trampoline Accidents Occur

More than 100,000 trampoline-related injuries happen in the United States each year. Sadly, most trampoline accidents are preventable, which means they are not caused by irresistible causes. Instead, they occur due to negligence or unlawfulness. 

Unfortunately, children under the age of 6 are at the greatest risk of injury on a trampoline. Many accidents occur in places like trampoline parks, where children are 32% more likely to be injured than they would be on a home trampoline. In fact, 55% of the injuries reported at trampoline parks alone result in fractures or dislocations.

Common types of negligence that lead to trampoline accidents include:

• Negligent placement of trampoline (i.e., placement on an uneven surface)
• Negligent assembly of the trampoline
• Negligent supervision of children
• Too many people on the trampoline at once
• Slippery liquids or substances left on the trampoline

Additionally, trampoline accidents occur due to defective parts that fail and cause accidents. For example, defective trampoline springs can fail and lead to a severe, dangerous accident. 

Common Injuries From Colorado Trampoline Accidents

As a result of trampoline accidents, victims often suffer minor to severe injuries. Some common injuries include:

• Broken bones, fractures, and sprains
• Damage to soft tissue
• Traumatic brain injury or concussion
• Spinal cord injury
• Lacerations

In all actuality, there are many types of injuries you could face from a trampoline accident. Additionally, victims may find themselves dealing with more than one type of injury. In the end, a victim of a trampoline accident can be affected for years and need regular long-term access to medical care and treatment. 

Legal Considerations For Trampoline Accident Claims

If you or a loved one has been injured in a trampoline accident, you may be entitled to compensation. However, compensation is not automatic. There are some important legal considerations involved. With an attorney representing you, you won’t have to worry about the details, but a general understanding of what is involved, legally speaking, will help give you peace of mind during the process. 

Liability

First of all, you must show someone to be liable in order to collect compensation in a trampoline claim. As mentioned, liability typically exists through negligence or some other unlawful act. 

Common liable parties in trampoline accidents include:

• Homeowners
• Trampoline park owners and employees
• Adult chaperones
• Trampoline makers and installers
• Trampoline jumpers

Always remember that alleging liability is never enough. You must have proof of said liability, such as:

• Photos or video footage
• Witness testimony
• Broken trampoline parts
• Trampoline service records 
• Staff schedules 
• Accident reports 

Without any evidence, the claim will go unpaid. Our attorneys and investigators are meticulous in our search for any piece of evidence relevant to the cases we handle. 

Damages

With proof of liability, you are entitled to seek economic and non-economic damages. Damages in trampoline accident cases are types of compensation owed to you for your trampoline injuries and losses, including:

• Injury treatment costs and costs of hospitalization
• Wages, salaries, and income lost due to the trampoline accident injuries
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress and mental anguish
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Permanent disability

Frequently, injury victims are pleasantly surprised to learn that they are entitled to numerous types of damages. If you are ever injured in a trampoline or other accident, expect your personal injury lawyer to give you a full breakdown of what you may be owed. The insurance company handling the accident will try to pay you as little as possible. 

Statute of Limitations

The statute of limitations for lawsuits for accidents on trampolines in Colorado is two years from the date of the injury. For minors, the statute of limitations comes into effect on their 18th birthday. For example, if a minor is injured at 15 years old, they will have until their 20th birthday to file suit. That said, a parent can file suit on their child’s behalf. 

Experienced Legal Counsel

As a victim of a trampoline accident, your claim to compensation is always in danger of being underpaid. Insurance companies vigorously defend against all injury claims, minor and serious. You can also expect pushback from the defendant.

That is where the lawyers at Bachus & Schanker come in. We’ll find out what you are owed and aggressively seek to hold all liable parties accountable. Insurance companies are well aware of our reputation and know that we always play hardball when it comes to our clients’ money. The sooner you reach out, the sooner we can get started on important tasks, such as:

• Assessing/investigating your case
• Gathering evidence
• Negotiating a settlement
• Representing you in court

Seeking counsel early after your injury puts time on your side. With this advantage, you have a higher likelihood of getting properly compensated for your pain and losses. 

Get The Representation You Deserve At Bachus & Schanker

Justice is our passion, and we work hard to get our clients the results they deserve. Our experienced legal team is here to help you, and we are committed to fighting for your rights. We understand the complexities of personal injury law and are here to handle every step of the process. 

Citations:

CRS 13-21-203.

CRS 13-80-101.

Spinal Cord Injury – Symptoms and Causes.

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