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In this month’s edition of the PKSD Newsletter, You Should Know, we discuss playground injuries and steps parents can take to help keep their children safe. The key thing to remember is adult supervision is the number one way to reduce the risk of playground injuries.
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Did you know nearly 200,000 children under the age of 15 go to the emergency room for treatment of a playground injury each year?
Fortunately, there are many steps parents can take to help keep their children safe. For example, inspect the playground equipment children are using. Look for protrusions like bolts, hooks or stumps that could cause children to trip or cut themselves. Parents should also make sure children are using age-appropriate equipment and wearing shoes that protect their feet.
There are many other steps parents can take, but the most important thing to remember is to always be supervising your children. Watching your kids is the best way to keep them away from danger and avoid a trip to the emergency room.
Despite recent declines in COVID-19 cases due to vaccinations, there is still a risk your child could contract the virus.
It is important to note your kids can still go to the playground, but you should follow some basic safety precautions, such as social distancing and wearing a mask. If a park is crowded, you may want to come back later or go to a different park.
It is important to note that children who are 12 years of age or older can get a COVID-19 vaccine. That is something you may want to consider as summer approaches.
If you have questions about liability for your child’s playground injury, give us a call today to schedule a free consultation. While many playground injuries are accidents, some could have been prevented. Severe injuries can be expensive to treat, and victims may be eligible to seek compensation for medical expenses and other damages.
At PKSD, our experienced Milwaukee personal injury lawyers take cases on contingency. That means there are no upfront fees for our services. We do not get paid unless our clients get paid.
Free consultation. Call PKSD today: 414-333-3333
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by attorney Jeffery A. Pitman, who has more than 28 years of legal experience and handled thousands of personal injury cases while obtaining millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and New Mexico.
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