One of the most tried-and-true ways we let children enjoy the outdoors and get rid of excess energy is by letting them play on playgrounds. We routinely see intricate playgrounds at public parks, daycares, and schools, and let our children climb, run, and slide without thinking much of it. It often isn’t until you need a playground injury attorney that you think about all the possible dangers associated with playgrounds.

As a personal injury law firm supporting our Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts communities, we’re keenly aware of the rise in playground injuries each summer. If the worst happens this season, do not hesitate to call us as soon as possible for a free and confidential consultation about you or your loved one’s playground accident.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, over 200,000 children each year end up in U.S. emergency rooms for playground injuries. If you find yourself or your child part of this statistic, call our law offices immediately.
Today’s blog post will inform you about the potential dangers playgrounds pose and how a playground injury attorney at Bottaro Injury Lawyers may be able to help after you or a loved one sustain a playground injury.
Common Playground Injuries and Reasons That They Occur
The National Program for Playground Safety reports that over 70% of playground injuries involve falls. As a result of these falls and other accidents, some of the most common injuries children sustain on playgrounds include:
- Broken/fractured bones
- Concussions and other brain injuries
- Strangulation/death
- Internal organ injuries
- Sprains, strains, cuts, and contusions

Playground injuries happen often, and many times at no fault of you or your loved one. If you are questioning you or your loved one’s playground injuries, call us to answer your outstanding questions.
To navigate playgrounds safely or get to the bottom of you or a loved one’s injuries, it is important to highlight what often causes these injuries. Top reasons include:
- Falls from playground equipment (e.g. monkey bars, unguarded elevated areas)
- Poorly maintained equipment (e.g. exposed bolts, hooks, edges, etc., as well as loose or improperly anchored equipment)
- Defectively designed playground equipment
- Lack of warnings or instructions on how to safely use playground equipment
How to Avoid Playground Injuries
Some playground injuries are inevitable. For example, if a slide was defectively designed from the start, there’s not much anyone can do to prevent injury. However, below are a few safety exercises that can help minimize exposure to playground injuries:
- Always supervise children and make sure they use age-appropriate equipment.
- Educate children on playground safety tips, such as riding slides and swings one at a time and avoiding broken equipment.
- Avoid parks that use concrete, grass, or hard-packed soil. Instead, attend parks that use mulch, wood chips, or shredded rubber.
- Scan for and remove any nearby tripping hazards, such as rocks.
- Ensure that children are wearing appropriate footwear.
Legal Compensation for RI and MA Playground Injury Victims
In Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts, where our firm practices, we know that time is of the essence in playground injury cases. Common causes of action include negligent supervision, negligence inspection and/or maintenance of a playground, and defective products. It follows that a slew of parties could be at fault in a playground injury case –schools/daycares, supervisors/teachers, cities/municipalities, or even the businesses and manufacturers.
If you or a loved one sustains playground injuries, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other long-term care costs. To help recover legal damages in your case, it is important to call a skilled and local personal injury attorney to begin investigating right away to determine who is at fault and the ultimate value of your case.
Playgrounds are meant to be fun for children of all ages. But sometimes, parties associated with summer fun act negligently. If you or a loved one are injured at a playground in Rhode Island or Southeastern Massachusetts, call us now to connect with a playground injury attorney today!
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