Playgrounds injuries serious issue in Missouri. Be prepared.
What would you do if your child was injured at a playground? Sound far fetched? Such injuries are more common than you may realize. Each year, emergency rooms treat more than 200,000 children under 14 years old for injuries sustained on playgrounds across America, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some injuries are severe. And in some cases, children even die as a result of playground injuries.
The most common type of non-fatal playground injuries include severe–fractures, internal injuries, concussions, dislocations and amputations, according to the CDC. Where do these injuries happen? Often, kids get hurt on playgrounds at schools. Statistically, girls get hurt more often than boys. And the age group most at risk for playground injuries is children 5 to 9 years old.
Knowing what to do after your child sustains an injury on a playground can be extremely difficult. You’re terrified, confused, anxious to make sure your child receives the best care possible. You might not even understand the laws regarding injuries to children. Did you know that statute of limitation laws in Missouri place restrictions on how long someone can seek compensation for such serious injuries?
Relax. We can help. The Law Offices of Tolbert Beadle & Musgrave know how to get results. Our lawyers have years of experience defending families who have been affected by a traumatic event like a serious injury to a child on a playground.
Understanding what to do after your child has been injured at a playground can be extremely difficult. Let us take the mystery out of knowing what’s the right thing to do. Contact Tolbert Beadle & Musgrave today. We’re on your side.
