Playground Injury Claim
Has your child had an accident at a public playground due to poor maintenance or faulty equipment? If so, Tylers Solicitors’ team is here to support you in making a playground injury claim. We could help you get the compensation you are entitled to.
Public Playground Accidents
From grazed knees to bumped foreheads, accidents are an inevitable part of childhood — especially at a public playground. With other children running around and scattered play equipment, there’s no way to completely eliminate the risk of injury.
However, there’s a marked difference between a minor accident that can’t be helped and a serious injury caused by negligence. If your child has suffered an injury at a public playground due to damaged equipment, broken flooring, or sharp fences, you may be able to make a playground injury claim on their behalf.
With 40,000 playground injuries resulting in hospital visits every year, serious accidents are more common than you might think. We understand that seeing your child hurt can be incredibly distressing — and it’s natural to want to help them get the financial compensation they deserve.
That’s where the team at Tylers Solicitors can help. We’re here to support parents and guardians who are looking to make a playground injury claim for their child. Our team takes a sensitive approach when guiding you through the claims process, ensuring you and your child get the compensation you deserve.
If you have any questions about public playground injury compensation claims or want to see if your child’s accident warrants a payout, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team on 0800 699 0079 or via our online contact form and we’ll be happy to help.
Can I claim compensation for my child?
Before we look at the details of public playground injury claims, it’s important to note that only over-18s can submit claims. Anyone under 18 is considered too young to represent themselves.
When children have suffered personal injuries, you can act on their behalf. You’ll be appointed as a ‘litigation friend’, which means you can make decisions for them regarding their injury compensation.
You can always speak with one of our friendly personal injury solicitors on 0800 699 0079 or via our online contact form if you have any questions about acting as a litigation friend when filing a child injury claim.
What is the most common injury in a playground?
While public playgrounds offer plenty of fun experiences for children, they can also pose a variety of hazards. In our time processing public playground accident claims, we’ve seen a broad range of injuries.
Some of the most common include:
- Bruising and soft tissue damage: Tripping over or falling from playground apparatus can lead to bumps, bruises, ligament damage, and other similar injuries.
- Grazes and abrasions: Public playgrounds often have springy floors designed to limit fall impact, but they also tend to have rough textures, which can lead to skin injuries such as grazes and abrasions.
- Broken bones: More serious falls and trips in the playground may cause bone fractures — broken arms, ankles, and legs are common.
- Head injuries: If a child hits their head on a piece of playground equipment or falls and bumps their head, they may be at risk of head injuries, concussion, and even brain damage in severe cases.
- Lacerations and scarring: It’s possible for children to cut themselves on sharp objects — such as broken fencing or playground equipment. Lacerations can lead to scars.
Whatever kind of playground accident your child has suffered — from minor injuries to serious incidents leading to long-term issues — we can help you get the compensation they are entitled to.
How much compensation could we receive?
What are the common causes of public playground injuries?
These types of injuries can be caused by an array of factors. According to The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA), swings cause 40% of public playground injuries, while climbing frames account for 23% of injuries.
Many child injury claims for playground accidents involve:
- Broken or faulty play equipment
- Poorly maintained play equipment
- Vandalised equipment that has not been reported
- Uneven or broken playground flooring
- Dangerous debris, such as broken glass or syringes
- Unsafe surfaces underneath playground equipment
- High platforms without the right safety barriers
Who is to blame for a public playground injury?
When submitting a playground injury claim on behalf of your child, there needs to be a liable party. If your child has suffered an injury through no fault of their own while playing in a public playground, the person responsible will depend on the circumstances.
Private playgrounds will often be the responsibility of the property owner. In most cases, however, public playground injuries will be the responsibility of the local council. Your local council has a duty of care to ensure public playgrounds are safe, sanitary, and well maintained.
When you speak with the team at Tylers Solicitors, we can help determine if your local council is at fault for your child’s playground accident and ensure the right steps are taken so you can claim the compensation your child deserves.
How to claim compensation for your child’s playground injury
We understand that seeing your child injured can be distressing and overwhelming. We’re here to make claiming child injury compensation as straightforward as possible.
- Start by calling our team on 0800 699 0079. You can also fill out our contact form. We’ll arrange a no-obligation chat to discuss your child’s playground injury case.
- Gather evidence to prove your local council or another party is at fault for your child’s playground injury. We can help you do this, but we also recommend:
- Keeping hold of any medical reports that detail your child’s injuries.
- Getting the contact details of any witnesses.
- Retain any receipts for costs accrued following your child’s accidents — for example, travel to medical appointments or home alterations to accommodate your child’s injury or recovery.
- Our experts will assess your case to establish liability and work out how much compensation your child could be entitled to.
- We’ll then handle all the legal aspects of your playground injury claim — from paperwork to negotiations. If your child injury case goes to trial (usually, this is if the party at fault disputes liability), our solicitors can represent you in court.
Why choose Tylers Solicitors for playground injury claims?
We’ve been processing personal injury claims for over 15 years and have the experience and knowledge to support you every step of the way. At Tylers Solicitors, we handle all cases with sensitivity and care, treating all claimants with respect.
Our no-win, no-fee services also mean you won’t pay a penny unless your child’s playground injury claim is successful — we recover our fee from the final compensation amount. This can provide peace of mind, knowing you won’t be out of pocket during this time. We’ll do our best to ensure your child gets the maximum compensation they are entitled to following any form of playground accident.
Whether your child has suffered an injury due to faulty playground equipment, poor maintenance, or even uneven flooring, we are here for you. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team on 0800 699 0079 or via our online contact form.
Playground injury compensation amounts
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Public playground injury compensation amounts
As with any kind of personal injury claim, the amount of compensation your child could be entitled to depends on the severity of their injuries. In general, the more serious the injuries, the higher the compensation amount.
The best way to know how much your child may be eligible for following a playground accident is to speak with an injury solicitor. We’ve also created a simple playground injury compensation calculator below to provide some ballpark figures.
Compensation for minor to serious ankle injuries
From minor sprains to serious soft tissue damage and broken bones, ankle injuries are some of the most common kinds of wounds your child is likely to sustain at a public playground. Sometimes, these issues will heal over a matter of weeks, but some problems can cause long-term conditions and even permanent deformities.
Your child may be able to claim up to £85,070.
Compensation for playground chest injuries
This can be caused by collapsing equipment or your child falling from defective play apparatus. Chest injuries can vary from minor issues, including tissue damage, to serious conditions that impact the lungs or other internal organs.
Compensation amounts for this type of public playground injury can vary from below £4,820 to £183,190.
Compensation for head injuries sustained at a playground
The amount of compensation your child may receive will depend upon the severity. Head injuries can vary from minor bumps to severe knocks, leading to long-term brain damage or other serious conditions.
Your child may be entitled to anywhere from £2,690 to £493,000, depending on how severe and long-term the injury is.
Compensation for hand and arm injuries caused by a playground accident
Hand and arm injuries are also common in playgrounds. If your child has suffered any kind of hand or arm injury that wasn’t their fault, whether it’s a sprained wrist or bone fracture, they may be able to claim compensation.
Amounts vary depending on the injury severity, from £5,800 for minor thumb injuries to £366,100 for double arm amputation.
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Frequently asked questions
What age group has the highest rate of playground injuries?
As any parent, guardian, or carer will know — children are prone to accidents. From slips, trips, and falls to dropping toys on their toes, minor injuries are a normal part of growing up. Generally, primary school children aged 4-9 are most likely to suffer playground injuries, but they can affect older and younger children, too.
How long does a playground injury claim take?
The time it takes to receive your child’s compensation depends on the playground injury circumstances. Straightforward cases, where there’s a very clear liable party and substantial evidence, can often be resolved in a matter of months. If there are any complications or disputes, it may take a year or longer.
How long do I have to start my child’s playground injury compensation claim?
Claiming on behalf of a child is a little different from claiming compensation for an adult. The usual three year period doesn’t apply in the same way. You have until your child is 18 to start their public playground injury compensation claim.
If you don’t submit a claim for them, they can do so when they turn 18 — in which case, they will have three years to start the process.
However, we generally recommend starting the claims process as soon as possible following your child’s playground accident for the greatest chance of success. If you aren’t sure whether you can claim for your child’s playground injury, don’t hesitate to contact our legal team today on 0800 699 0079.
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