Maine Trampoline Park Injury Lawyers

Trampoline parks are a popular way for families and friends to have fun, but their high-energy activities come with risks. If you or your child has been hurt at a trampoline park, Berman & Simmons can help you get the fair compensation you deserve for your injuries. With over 100 years of experience, we have earned our place as Maine's leading personal injury law firm. Our legal team has recovered more than $1.5 billion for clients, including some of the state’s largest verdicts and settlements. When you need skilled representation to hold negligent parties accountable, trust us to deliver results. 

Call (207) 417-4199 or contact us online to request a free consultation with our Maine trampoline park injury lawyers. Virtual consultations are available, making it easy to start with us no matter where you are in our state's 16 counties.

Common Trampoline Park Injuries

While trampoline parks provide fun and excitement, they are not without risks. If improperly maintained or operated, these facilities can be dangerous and patrons can sustain serious injuries, including:

• Fractures - High-impact landings can lead to broken bones.
• Spinal injuries - Awkward falls or collisions can damage the spinal column, potentially causing paralysis, quadriplegia, or other long-term spinal cord damage.
• Head and neck trauma - Jumps gone wrong can result in head, neck, or brain injuries.
• Soft tissue injuries - Torn ligaments like ACL, MCL, or meniscus tears can be commonplace with high-impact activities like jumping on a trampoline. In a child’s growing body, these types of tears can require surgery and years of monitoring.

These injuries are not only painful but also often require costly medical treatment, physical therapy, and time away from school or work. Altogether, the damages can amount to serious expenses that leave people financially vulnerable.

Can You Sue a Trampoline Park if You Signed a Waiver?

In Maine, signing a liability waiver does not always necessarily mean you are unable to pursue a lawsuit if you or your child is injured due to a trampoline park’s negligence. 

If a waiver fails to meet the following standards, a court may deem it void and allow you to pursue an injury claim:

• Public policy - Waivers that violate public policy may be unenforceable, as determined by factors outlined by the Maine Supreme Court. These include whether the business holds significant bargaining power in the transaction. Even non-essential services like trampoline parks can be subject to these considerations. 
• Clear and unambiguous language - Waivers must state clearly that a person is releasing the business from liability for negligence. If the language in a waiver is confusing or ambiguous, it may not hold up in court. 
• Gross negligence or reckless conduct - A liability waiver cannot protect a business from liability for conduct that is more severe than ordinary negligence. Examples at a trampoline park could include failing to repair known broken equipment or knowingly operating without adequate safety padding. 

Waivers Signed on Behalf of Minors in Maine 

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court, in the case of Doyle v. Bowdoin College, has ruled that it is against public policy for businesses to enforce waivers against minors. This means if a parent signs a liability waiver at a trampoline park on behalf of their child, that waiver usually can’t stop a legal claim on behalf of the child for their injuries, pain, or suffering.

If you have questions about your options for pursuing compensation for a trampoline park injury, do not hesitate to contact our firm. During a free consultation, we can thoroughly explore the circumstances of your case and review a waiver you may have signed for yourself or your child, then offer clear direction on the actions you can take.