Millions in Profits– But No Inspections or Oversight Over the last decade, indoor trampoline parks have grown into a flourishing industry. Franchises like Urban Air, Sky Zone, and Rockin’ Jump now boast thousands of locations across the county and make millions in annual revenue by marketing themselves as safe, family-friendly places for fun. Even Covid-19 era protocols restricting the … Read More
Injuries
Yorkshire, English Woman Sustains Horrific Foot Injury at Trampoline Park
According to recent statistics, trampolines cause hundreds of thousands of injuries in the U.S. every year. Most of these incidents occur on home trampolines and result in sprains, scrapes, and fractures. But the equipment at jump parks poses a heightened risk for severe injuries. These facilities often have multiple large trampolines and allow dozens of … Read More
New Jersey Appeals Court Determines Waivers Are Not Always Enforceable for Minors
Recently, New Jersey’s appellate court secured the interests of minors when it upheld a decision denying forced arbitration between Sky Zone and the mother of a boy who fractured his leg on one of its trampolines. Arbitration, which mandates that disputes be resolved outside the judicial courts system, is a common clause in waivers signed … Read More
New Jersey Trampoline Park Settles Tragic Claim for $1.25 Million
Over the past decade, trampoline parks have skyrocketed in popularity as consumers demanded new destinations for family outings, parties, and corporate events. Often marketed as a safe way to have fun while getting exercise and building confidence, park locations in the U.S. grew exponentially from around three facilities in 2009 to over 800 as of … Read More
Tragic Backyard Accident Reveals the Dangers of At-Home Trampolines
At-home trampolines are often advertised as a fun, safe outdoor activity for the whole family. And as many indoor trampoline parks remain closed in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the appeal of relatively affordable backyard trampolines has only increased. Sales of at-home trampolines skyrocketed this past spring when sweeping quarantine orders went into effect and … Read More
Research Shows At-Home Trampolines Send Thousands of Children to the Emergency Room Every Yea
As the Covid-19 pandemic stretches into the start of the summer season, panicked parents are now forced to find new options for entertaining their kids in the wake of cancelled day camps, sports leagues, and vacations. Sales of at-home outdoor toys have skyrocketed since March, when many shelter in place orders took effect. One backyard … Read More
Family of Boy Fatally Injured at North Carolina Trampoline Park in 2019 Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit
You may recall our blog from July of 2019. We reported that a minor child had a very unfortunate fatal accident at a trampoline park in North Carolina. If you missed that post, please click here. As trampoline parks have surged in popularity over the last decade, so has the likelihood of sustaining a serious … Read More
New Study Reveals Full Extent of the Danger Inside Trampoline Parks
Trampoline parks often portray themselves as fun, family friendly places for children to play and celebrate. This image has paid off big time for the more than 800 trampoline parks across the country as they rake in record profits hosting birthday parties, bar mitzvahs, and other gatherings. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons has long … Read More
New York State Is About to Implement Some of the Strictest Trampoline Park Safety Regulations in the Nation
While it may be hard to believe, there are currently no federal regulations in place for trampoline park safety. This is in spite of the fact that trampoline parks sent nearly 20,000 people to the emergency room in 2018, most of them children. Instead, statues dictating trampoline park inspections, equipment, and staff training are administered … Read More
After Negative Experience, Wisconsin Lawmaker Pushes for Regulation of Trampoline Parks
Motivation to change typically increases after enough personal pain and suffering. For one Wisconsin lawmaker, that holds especially true. Like many parents, Senator Chris Larson of Milwaukee was looking for an indoor activity to entertain his family. Also like many parents, they turned to a local trampoline park for help. From the outside, these facilities … Read More
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