How To Claim Compensation For A Trampoline Accident?

By Jo Jeffries. Last Updated 27th September 2022. Welcome to our guide on claiming compensation for a trampoline accident. Trampoline accident compensation claims could be made by workers at a trampoline park or those using them. They could be made if you’re injured by a broken trampoline, or if trampoline safety protocols aren’t in place at a trampoline park. This guide offers more insight into trampoline accident claims. 

There is no denying that trampoline parks have become popular in the UK in recent years. More and more people, children and adults alike, are enjoying this activity. However, as is the case with any sort of sport or physical activity, there is the risk of injury. If you have been involved in a trampoline accident and it was not your fault, there is a high chance that you will be entitled to compensation.

Helping Claimants With Trampoline Accident Claims

Here at Accident Claims UK, we have helped many people to get the compensation they deserve for such accidents. Our helpline is available 24 hours per day, and you can reach us on 0800 073 8801 for free legal advice. However, before you do so, please read on to find out everything you need to know regarding trampoline accident claims. This includes information on trampoline park safety statistics, how to claim for bad trampoline accidents, and much more.

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A guide to claiming compensation for a trampoline accident

Welcome to our guide to claiming compensation for a trampoline accident.

In recent years, there has been a massive surge in popularity for trampolining. In 2014, there were more than 200,000 trampolines purchased for home use. This is according to RoSPA. Not only this, but 140 trampoline parks have opened in the last three years in the United Kingdom. However, this has naturally led to more accidents as a consequence. Some accidents happen due to sheer clumsiness. However, there are a number of incidents that have occurred due to negligence. This could be because there was a fault with the trampoline you purchased for your home. Or, it could be because of negligence that happened at the trampoline park you were visiting. Either way, you will be able to claim if the incident was not your fault.

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In this guide, you will find out everything you need to know about trampoline accident claims. This includes details on claiming for specific injuries. For example we explain trampoline broken leg claims and trampoline broken arm claims. You will also find information on trampoline park safety UK-wide. This includes trampoline accidents statistics. Plus, we discuss how much compensation you may be able to receive if you were to go forward with such a case. If you still have queries by the time you have finished reading this post, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us for more information. You will find our contact details, including our phone number and email address, at the end of the guide.

Trampoline accident and injury statistics

Before we look at how to claim compensation for a trampoline accident, let’s first look at some relevant statistics. As mentioned in the introduction, the popularity of trampolining in recent years has, unfortunately, led to more trampoline injuries UK-wide. So, let’s take a look at trampoline injuries statistics in further detail.

A report by RoSPA working alongside the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, which looked at a selection of data, revealed that 20,883 children between the ages of 0 and 19 were treated for injuries in A&E between January 2012 and March 2014. 1.8% of the injuries involved trampolining. It’s estimated that across England, 13,000 trampolining accidents are treated in A&E each year at the cost of £1.5 million to the NHS.

The majority of trampolining accidents for younger children occurred at home. But as children get older, although the number of injuries sustained is reduced, the proportion of injuries sustained in school and leisure trampolining accidents grows, as the graph below displays.

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Interestingly, RoSPA has also noted that for injuries relating to individuals under the age of 14-years-old in the home which have caused hospital admission, as many as half of these have been caused due to trampolines.

Common injuries people suffer when trampolining

At this point in our guide to claiming compensation for a trampoline accident, let’s look at some common injuries.

There are lots of different types of injuries that can be caused when using a trampoline. Any part of the body can end up with damage. This depends on the way you land and how the incident has happened. Some of the most common consequences of a trampoline accident are as follows:

  • Trampoline broken neck injury
  • Trampoline broken back
  • Trampoline broken ankle
  • Trampoline injuries of the cervical spine
  • Muscle strains and ligament damage injuries
  • Trampoline knee injuries
  • Trampoline back injuries
  • … and much more!

In terms of claiming, it does not necessarily matter what type of a trampoline injury you have sustained. So long as it occurred through no fault of your own you could claim. You need to prove that someone else is to blame for what happened to you.

Injuries from trampoline accidents at home

Did you know you could also claim compensation for a trampoline accident if the incident took place at home? Have you or someone you love has been suffered a trampoline injury that happened while at home? You may be able to make a claim.

Despite advice from the RoSPA, more than 60 per cent of home trampoline injuries happen because more than one person has used a trampoline at the same time. It is important to stress that if the manufacturer has stated the trampoline should only be used by one person, and you have gone against these instructions, then you are held responsible for what has happened, and so it can be difficult to claim. You need to show that you were not at fault for the accident. For example, there may have been a problem with the trampoline’s construction, or the instructions provided by the manufacturer may be to blame. If you are unsure whether you have a claim, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us for more information, and we can advise you.

Accidents and injuries in gyms and trampoline parks

While some trampoline accidents occur at home, there are also many incidents that happen at gyms and trampoline parks. If you have been injured in such an incident, you may have grounds to claim compensation for a trampoline accident if the trampoline park or gym are deemed negligent.

All businesses in the UK have a legal responsibility to follow stringent health and safety guidelines to ensure their employees and members of the public are safe. If they have failed in this responsibility, for example, if they did not have enough staff watching over people or if they failed to carry out a risk assessment, you can make a claim for compensation.

Parts of the body commonly injured on a trampoline

As mentioned earlier, there are numerous parts of the body that can suffer a trampoline injury because it all depends on the nature of the accident and how you land. However, below we will go over some of the most common types of claims for injuries to the body when trampolining.

Back injuries from a trampoline

There is no denying that back injuries are a common reason for claiming compensation for a trampoline accident. They can also be some of the most serious, especially if the person has suffered a broken neck or back. According to the Spinal Injuries Association in the United Kingdom, around four to six people a year sustain spinal cord injuries that have been sustained while using a trampoline. These injuries can impact an individual for the rest of their life.

Trampoline Knee Injuries

While jumping on a trampoline, a knee injury could occur for many reasons. For example, a person may sustain a transverse fracture of the proximal tibia, which is also known as the shin bone and is immediately below the knee.

People can sustain knee injuries following accidents on trampolines because they land awkwardly and their knee jolts out of position. The severity of these injuries can vary greatly, with some resulting in a speedy recovery in a matter of weeks and others causing lifelong issues.

You may have torn a ligament or suffered from cartilage damage if you are unable to stand or straighten your leg after a trampoline knee injury. Additionally, if you feel pain between your shin and kneecap, it may be caused by tendonitis. Furthermore, you may suffer a dislocated kneecap if your kneecap suddenly changes shape after accidents on trampolines.

However, if you have sustained any kind of injuries on trampolines, including a fractured or broken knee, you could be eligible to make a claim if you could prove it was caused by negligence. You can speak to our advisors for free legal advice and they could connect you to our specialist lawyers.

Broken legs suffered on a trampoline

A broken leg is also a common outcome of a trampoline injury and is a common reason for compensation for a trampoline accident being awarded. The leg can break in various areas, from the lower leg to the thigh and even the foot. Such incidents can be severe, and they can have a long-term impact on the person. The individual may need to use a wheelchair for a considerable period of time, and this can result in them being unable to go to work. If this has happened to you, it is vital to stress that you can claim for loss of income, as well as any psychological impact your leg injury has had on you.

What steps should you take after a trampoline injury?

If you have been involved in a trampoline accident and it was not your fault, there are a number of steps you need to take to ensure you get the medical assistance you need while also giving yourself a good basis for a compensation claim. These are as follows…

  1. See a medical professional. There is only one place to begin, and this is with getting the medical assistance you require for the accident you have been involved in. Of course, this is critical for your health, but it also serves as an official record of what has happened.
  2. Take photographs of the scene. If there is any damage to the scene, take some photos on your smartphone.
  3. Get the contact information of anyone that witnessed the incident so that they can make a witness statement.
  4. Report the accident to the manufacturer or the trampoline park. Again, this acts as another official record of what has happened, which will strengthen your case.
  5. Keep proof of any expenses you have encountered as a direct consequence of what happened. You will be able to claim for everything from travel costs to loss of income, but you do need proof.
  6. Contact Accident Claims UK, and we will ensure you are provided with a solicitor that has specialist experience in such claims and up to 30 years of working in the industry.

How your solicitor could help you during a trampoline accident claim

Our opinion is that personal injury claims are made easier if you take on a specialist solicitor. In fact, we believe that if you want to claim for a trampoline injury, you’ll stand a much better chance of winning the case if you have legal representation. The fact is that qualified solicitors have received extensive legal training and should be able to apply that to a trampoline injury claim. That means you can sit back and let them file your claim for your injuries (general damages) and financial losses (special damages).

If your trampoline injury claim is taken on by Accident Claims UK, one of our solicitors will:

  • Investigate your accident with you to learn more about the effects of any injuries.
  • Arrange for you, or your child, to see an independent medical specialist.
  • Help to gather the evidence that might be needed to support your claim.
  • Arrange for the claim to be filed with the defendant.
  • Handle all aspects of communication with the defendant so that you’re not expected to speak with them.
  • Let you know when there are updates in the progress of your case.
  • Aim for you to be compensated fully for the suffering your trampolining injuries have caused.

Are you interested in beginning a trampoline injury claim? If so, why not pick up the phone and call our team today. Remember, we provide free legal advice whether you decide to claim or not.

What duty of care are users to trampoline parks owed in the UK?

In order to claim compensation for a trampoline accident, you must prove that the responsible party owed you a duty of care.

Anyone who has purchased, rented, or hired a trampoline for personal use, a public place, an occasion, or an event, is owed a duty of care. If you have purchased a trampoline for your home, the manufacturer owes you a duty of care. If you have paid for a day at a trampoline park or a gym, you are owed a duty of care by the company in question. This means that you are owed the following:

  • The use of a safety net
  • A first-aider on standby
  • The trampoline to be set up in a location that is suitable and safe
  • Adequate observation for anyone using the trampoline
  • Appropriate and safe training methods
  • The assurance that you are prepared appropriately and in the right mental and physical condition

If this duty of care has not been provided and you have sustained a trampoline injury, you have the right to claim.

What happens if you have signed a waiver?

Many gyms, exercise classes or businesses such as a trampoline park will make participants sign a waiver. Does this stop a person from making a personal injury claim? The short answer to this is no. Although waivers are a legal document, this does not mean that event organisers and business owners are completed shielded from any responsibility. As per the Unfair Contract Terms Act, liability for death or a trampoline injury that has been caused due to negligence cannot be restricted or excluded because of a waiver, so do make sure you proceed with your claim.

Trampoline accident compensation claim calculator

In this section of our guide to claiming compensation for a trampoline accident, we’ll look at how payouts are calculated.

If you have had the misfortune of being involved in a trampoline accident, it is only natural that you would want to know how much compensation you may get if you do decide to pursue a claim. It is important to stress is that every claim is handled on a case-by-case basis. This is because all injuries and incidents differ. You may have sustained a trampoline injury to your back, and so may someone else, but the severity and the impact the injury has had on your life could be completely different from the other person.

Therefore, it is only fair that each case is properly evaluated so that the right compensation amount is awarded. Because of this, though, providing an accurate quotation for any type of claim is very difficult. If any solicitor promises you a certain amount of money, please do not pin your hopes on this. No professional should state you will get a specific amount because no one knows until the compensation is awarded. However, what we can do is use data from past trampoline accident claims to give you an understanding of the average payout for different injuries relating to trampoline accidents. That is exactly what you will find in the table below.

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What sort of injury have you sustained? The level of severity Further notes Typical payout awarded
Fractured tibia Minor- Moderate A fractured tibia will make it either impossible or extremely difficult for the individual to walk. Up to £39,200
Fractured feet Minor You may need to use a wheelchair because your foot will not able to support your weight. Up to £13,740
Fractured elbows Moderate Such incidents can cause reduced function as well as damage to the arm as a whole. £13,740 to £26,590
Fractured elbows Minor This injury can cause weakness and stiffness in the arm. Up to £13,740
Fractured ankle Moderate – severe You will not be able to support your weight if you have a fractured ankle. There could also be some swelling. £12,900 to £65,420
Knee injury Moderate This injuries involve wasting or weakness in the joint. You may also experience dislocation, instability, and some stiffness. Up to £26,190
Knee injury Severe This injuries can be serious and result in a sufficient amount of loss of function and pain. It is not uncommon for osteooarhtirits to develop, as well as gross damage and lengthy treatment. £26,190 to £96,210
Back injury Severe Paralysis and loss of motor function are common for the most severe back injuries. £38,780 to £160,980
Back injury Moderate This payout is for back damage that causes on-going pain and long-term symptoms. £12,510 to £38,780
Back injury Minor This type of back injury only results in temporary damage. The claimant may experience pain but it will be on a short-term basis. Up to £12,510

Hopefully, you now have a better understanding of the different payout levels for injuries relating to trampoline accidents. Nevertheless, if you cannot find the injury you have sustained in the table above, please do not hesitate to give us a call for further information, and we will happily shed some light on this.

No win no fee compensation claims for trampoline accidents

One of the main features of our service at Accident Claims UK is that we only offer No Win, No Fee claims. This means that you will have nothing to pay if your case is not a success. This protects you from any potential monetary risk. You know that you are never going to be in a situation with no compensation for a trampoline accident, yet a huge legal bill. It also means that anyone can make a claim, no matter their financial situation.

Why make your claim with Accident Claims UK For Trampoline Accident Compensation

From trampoline broken leg accident claims to claims for trampoline broken bones, there are a number of different reasons why you should choose Accident Claims UK over the competition. This includes the following:

  • We have many years of experience in the industry.
  • Our team is made up of specialist solicitors with up to 30 years of experience.
  • We provide free legal advice on our personal claims line.
  • Our service is 100 per cent No Win, No Fee. There is nothing to pay if you lose.
  • We have an excellent track record for securing the highest payout amounts.
  • We have received great feedback from our customers, and we have an excellent reputation in the sector.
  • We always put our customers first.

Talk to us today About Trampoline Accident Compensation

Hopefully, you now have all of the information you need regarding how to claim compensation for a trampoline accident. If you have any questions or you would like to continue and get the claim process started, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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What was the worst trampoline accident ever? How many trampoline park injuries UK wide have resulted in compensation? How do you claim for trampoline accidents with a net? Fire any question at us, and we will do our best to help.

We have a live chat feature on our website, as well as a 24-hour personal injury line, which you can reach on 0800 073 8801. This line is open every day of the week, including Saturdays and Sundays. If you would prefer, fill out the request a call back box on our home page, and we will ring you. You can also send an email to office@accidentclaims.co.uk, and we will aim to get back to you within three hours if you have called on a weekday.

Trampoline Accident Compensation FAQs 

What is the most common injury on a trampoline?

The previously mentioned report by RoSPA has revealed that there’s some disagreement over the most common kinds of injuries sustained in trampoline accidents. Some research suggests that arm and leg fractures are the most common, while others suggest that you’re more likely to suffer a soft tissue injury like bruising or a sprain. The study undertaken by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine showed that the most common severe trampoline injuries were fractures to the upper limb and collarbone.

Can you claim against a trampoline park in the UK?

If you or your child were injured on a trampoline in a trampoline park, and the accident was caused by the park’s negligence, then you might be able to make a claim for compensation. This is the case even if you have signed a liability waiver with the park. The Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 means that any terms in a contract that limit liability for a trampoline injury through negligence are ineffective. So if you’ve been suffered a trampoline injury through no fault of your own, even if you have signed a waiver, get in touch with us today to get the claims process started.

How can negligence be determined?

  1. A third party owed you a duty of care which they were legally required to uphold
  2. They failed to uphold this duty of care to you
  3. You suffered as a result

How much compensation could I be entitled to?

As personal injury claims are valued on a case-by-case basis, there’s no way of estimating your potential payout without assessing the details of your specific claim. Therefore, please get in touch today for a free consultation.

How are personal injury claims valued?

Typically, the amount of compensation you’re awarded will depend on the extent of damage you suffered as a result of the incident in question. Therefore, the more you suffer, the more compensation you’ll likely be able to claim.

Should I get a solicitor?

Although there’s no legal requirement to have a solicitor in order to make a claim, one could significantly increase your chances of winning the maximum compensation that you deserve. In addition, they can guide you through the claims process and allow you to focus on your recovery.

Where can I get a solicitor?

If you’re interested in getting legal help, look no further than Accident Claims. We have a panel of personal injury lawyers that can get to work on your case right away if you have a valid case for compensation and always work on a No Win No Fee basis.

What is a No Win No Fee agreement?

If you sign this type of contract with your solicitor, you won’t be required to pay them any monies unless they win your case for you. Therefore, this eliminates the usual financial risk involved in the claims process, with no additional upfront or hidden fees to worry about either.

Could I claim trampoline accident compensation as a worker?

Sometimes, people could become injured at work for a variety of different reasons. Sadly, some of these injuries could be fatal, as illustrated in the HSE’s 2021- 2022 statistics below.

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However, most accidents in the workplace are not fatal, but you could still claim compensation for them. You would need to evidence that your employer had failed to protect your health and Safety at Work, and that this had led to you suffering an accident in which you were injured. There are many reasons that employer could be at fault for a worker’s injury at a trampoline park. The workplace may not have been made safe, and there may be hazards that could have been removed or signposted.

Perhaps staff have not been trained appropriately in manual handling, but this forms part of their job and they suffer a back injury at work due to this. These are just a few examples. If you believe that you were injured at work due to your employer’s fault, please call us for a free, no obligation assessment of your case. Our specialist solicitors, authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority could assist you in making a claim.

Trampoline Safety For Trampoline Parks – What To Consider

Under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, the person in control of a public space owes a duty of care to prevent those visiting the space from sustaining harm. They should take steps to keep them reasonably safe.

As part of their duty of care, they could carry out risk assessments to ensure trampoline safety is adhered to. If they breach their duty of care, causing you harm, you may be able to make a trampoline accident claim.

For information on the trampoline accident claims process, call us on the number above.

I was injured by a broken trampoline, could I claim?

Have you suffered an injury on a broken trampoline? Was it not cordoned off as being broken? Was there no signage? If so, and you suffer injury as a result, this could form the basis of a valid claim.

If you believe you could have a case, please contact our team. We would be happy to assess your case for you. If we determine that trampoline safety standards were not upheld by the park owner/operator and that their negligence caused your injury, we could provide you with legal advice.

Plus, we could provide those with a valid claim with a No Win No Fee solicitor. They could help you get the compensation your case deserves. 

Do I need a local solicitor to make trampoline accident compensation claims?

It may surprise you to find out that you do not need to use a solicitor that is based near your home. You could use a solicitor based anywhere in the UK, no matter where in the UK you are based. This is because many claims can be handled by letters, emails and video chats. However, if you wanted to meet your lawyer this could be arranged.

Useful links Relating To Trampoline Accident Compensation

Broken Legs Information

This link takes you to the NHS website, where you will find information on treatment for a broken leg.

Sports injuries – NHS

Head to this link for information on different sporting injuries. This includes the likes of back injuries, head injuries, hamstring injuries, bone injuries and much more.

Water and leisure safety- A RoSPA guide to keeping safe during leisure activities including camping and snow sports.

Serious injury claims- Our guide to making a claim following a serious injury.

Theme park accident claims- If you or a loved one have been injured in a theme park, this guide could help you claim.

Sprained ankle injury claims– A guide to making a claim following a sprained ankle injury.

Thank you for reading our guide on claiming for a trampoline injury or compensation for a trampoline accident. If you’ve suffered injuries and would like a personal injury solicitor to help you, please contact us.