If Your Child Was Injured at a Playground in the Bronx, Call Now for a Free Consultation with a Personal Injury Lawyer

We all loved playgrounds as kids and so do our children now. They are supposed to be fun places for our children, but sometimes what was supposed to be a fun day turns into a nightmare. That happens when a child is seriously injured because the playground was unsafe.

Whether the playground was improperly maintained, poorly built, or anything in between, if your child was hurt then you should give us a call right now for a free consultation.

During the free consultation, personal injury attorney Michael J. McConnell will evaluate your case and help you understand your legal options.

Don’t wait to give us a call. Let us get the justice and compensation your child deserves.

When Do You Have a Personal Injury Case for a Playground Accident?

A playground accident is when a child gets hurt while playing at a park, school playground, daycare, or even in a backyard play area. Some accidents are truly accidents in the sense that sometimes kids will get hurt being kids – meaning nobody else was really at fault. But sometimes they get hurt on playgrounds because something was unsafe. In those situations, a child can seek compensation for their injuries.

Here are some things that can cause a playground accident:

  • Improperly maintained playground equipment
  • Sharp edges or loose screws
  • Poorly built playground structures
  • Swings, slides, or monkey bars that are too high
  • Lack of soft ground (like mulch or rubber) underneath
  • Inadequate supervision or too many kids playing at once (such as in a daycare setting)

These things can lead to serious injuries – many of which can have long lasting and perhaps life-altering consequences.

Common Playground Injuries

There are a wide range of injuries a child can get from a playground accident. Some common playground injuries include:

  • Broken bones
  • Cuts that need stitches
  • Head injuries (concussions, traumatic brain injuries, etc.)
  • Back or neck injuries
  • Internal injuries (these are not easy to see but can be very dangerous)

If your child has one of these injuries, it’s important to get medical help right away. Even if you don’t see visible injuries, a doctor might be able to detect an “invisible” or “hidden” injury such as a concussion or internal injury. Such injuries can result in serious complications if not diagnosed quickly enough.

Who Can Be Sued for a Playground Accident in the Bronx?

Playground owners must keep their playgrounds safe. That includes maintaining and fixing the playground when necessary. They need to make sure the equipment is safe for kids.

The people who might be responsible for a playground accident include:

  • The city or town (for public parks)
  • A school or daycare
  • An apartment complex
  • A private business (like a fast food restaurant with a play area)
  • A homeowner (for a backyard playground)
  • A company that made the playground equipment

If someone didn’t do their job to keep the playground safe, they could be held responsible for your child’s injury. That’s where we can help.

How We Can Help You

At the Law Office of Michael J. McConnell, we understand how scary it is when your child gets hurt. You deserve answers. You deserve to know why it happened. And you deserve to get justice in the form of financial compensation from whoever was responsible.

Here’s what a New York personal injury lawyer serving the Bronx like Michael J. McConnell can do:

  • Carefully listen to what happened to your child
  • Thoroughly investigate the cause of the accident
  • Find out who owns the playground and who is responsible for the injury
  • Contact witnesses who have information that helps your case
  • Obtain evidence to build the strongest case possible
  • Collect medical records to show the seriousness of the injury
  • Consult with experts if necessary
  • File a lawsuit within the statute of limitations
  • Send a settlement demand to the insurance company
  • Take the case to trial if we don’t get a fair settlement offer
  • Keep you informed every step of the way, so that you always know what is happening with the case and what to expect moving forward

We know this is a hard time for your family. Our job is to make things easier. We fight for you and your child every step of the way.

What You Should Do After a Playground Accident in the Bronx

If your child gets hurt on a playground, here are some steps you should take:

  1. Get Medical Help – Take your child to a doctor or hospital right away.
  2. Take Pictures – This can help show any safety issues with the playground.
  3. Write Down What Happened – Key details about where, when, and how it happened are so important. You don’t want to forget. Write it down so that you can remember.
  4. Get Witness Names – If anyone saw the accident, get their information.
  5. Keep Records – Keep doctor’s notes, bills, and anything else related to the case in a safe place. This stuff will be really important if you want to sue. 
  6. Call a Lawyer – Talk to a Bronx playground accident lawyer as soon as you can.

And remember, it costs absolutely nothing to pick up the phone and call a personal injury lawyer like Michael J. McConnell for a free consultation. The sooner an attorney can get working on your case, the more of an impact they can have.

Why Choose Michael J. McConnell as Your Personal Injury Attorney for a Bronx Playground Accident?

Michael J. McConnell is a New York personal injury attorney serving the Bronx who is dedicated to pursuing justice and getting accountability for people who have been seriously injured – especially children. As a father himself as well as a long-time youth sports coach in his spare time outside of work, he knows the devastating impact that a serious injury can have on a child.

The inability for a child to do things they love after an injury, the pain they endured and might still be in, and the emotional trauma that results are all things demand accountability from whoever caused the accident. Let Michael J. McConnell relentlessly pursue justice for your child if they’ve been injured from an unsafe playground.

Additionally, Michael J. McConnell works on a contingency fee basis, which means he doesn’t get paid unless he wins your child’s case. That means no upfront costs for your family to hire a lawyer.  

Contact Us Today

If your child was hurt in a playground accident, don’t wait. Let us take care of fighting for the compensation they deserve.

Our job is to help, so don’t wait a second longer to get the help you need. Give us a quick call right now for your free case evaluation: (914) 810-0510.