Stephens Law Firm | April 11, 2025 | Personal Injury
Trampoline parks in Texas have become incredibly popular in recent years, offering wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, and obstacle courses for kids and adults alike. These attractions can be a lot of fun, but they also come with risks that parents should understand.
If your child gets hurt, it’s not always clear who might be held responsible for the injury. This blog post covers a quick guide to the safety and legal issues surrounding trampoline parks and what you can do if an accident happens.
Understanding the Risks
Trampoline parks encourage people to jump, flip, and even slam-dunk basketballs in a bouncy environment.
However, injuries can and do occur, sometimes from things like:
- Falls onto hard surfaces if the padding or netting fails
- Collisions with other jumpers
- Poorly maintained equipment, like loose springs or worn-out mats
- Lack of staff supervision, leading to rough play
Injuries often involve bones, ankles, wrists, or necks and can range from minor sprains to severe head or spinal cord harm. Some parks require participants to sign waivers, but these aren’t always absolute shields under Texas law if the park is found to be negligent.
How Texas Premises Liability Law Applies
Under Texas premises liability law, property owners and operators owe visitors a duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions. This duty can depend on whether you are considered an “invitee,” “licensee,” or “trespasser.” Most trampoline park visitors are invitees because they pay an admission fee, meaning the park must take extra steps to remove or fix hazards—or at least warn guests about them.
If a child is hurt because the park failed to follow industry safety guidelines—say by not replacing worn materials or failing to provide staff oversight—you might be able to hold the park liable for damages. However, the park may point to a liability waiver, which can complicate the legal process. A lawyer can explain your options, especially if you think the park’s negligence caused or contributed to your child’s injury.
Common Safety Features To Look for
Before letting your child jump, you can look at these safety features in a trampoline park:
- Thick padding around edges and on metal parts
- Separate zones for different ages or skill levels, so smaller kids aren’t jumping near larger adults
- Posted rules about safe jumping, flips, and how many people can bounce in one section
- Staff supervision to stop roughhousing or overcrowding
- Well-maintained mats and springs without rips or slack
If you don’t see these safeguards, it might be wise to leave or discuss your concerns with the park manager.
What To Do if Your Child Gets Hurt at a Trampoline Park
If an accident happens, taking these steps can help protect your child’s health and safety as well as the success of any legal claims you might have:
- Report the injury: Let the trampoline park staff know right away so they can document what happened.
- Get medical help: Even if it seems minor, a doctor’s visit can reveal hidden problems like fractures or head trauma.
- Document the scene: Take photos of equipment, holes, or anything that might be a hazard. Get names and numbers of staff or witnesses.
- Avoid assigning blame: Don’t apologize or accept fault. Focus on helping your child and gathering details.
From here, contact a lawyer for a free consultation. A personal injury attorney can help you navigate insurance claims, potential lawsuits, and any defenses the park might raise.
Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer for Help After an Accident
Trampoline parks can offer great family fun, but they also come with real dangers. If your child suffers an injury, you may have legal rights to demand compensation for medical costs, lost income, and emotional harm. Liability waivers don’t always shield parks from lawsuits if they acted recklessly or failed to fix known hazards.
To learn more about how to protect your child’s interests, contact a personal injury lawyer for a free case review after an accident.
Contact Our Personal Injury Law Firm in Fort Worth, TX
If you’ve been injured in an accident in Fort Worth and need legal help, contact our Fort Worth and Weatherford personal injury lawyers at Stephens Law Personal Injury | Wrongful Death | Truck Accidents to schedule a free consultation.
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Fort Worth, TX 76107
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Weatherford, TX 76086
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