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I Signed a Waiver at a Trampoline Park but My Child Was Badly Injured There. Can I Sue?

Trampoline parks are a favorite activity for children in South Florida. These parks require parents to sign a waiver before participating because of the high risk of injury associated with them. In fact, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons reported that children between the ages of 5 and 14 sustain more than 90% of trampoline park injuries. The most common injuries are sprains and fractures, however, spinal cord injuries and head and neck injuries that can lead to paralysis or death also occur. [1]

If you signed a waiver at a South Florida trampoline park and your child was severely injured, you may be wondering if you have any recourse. You will need to meet with a personal injury lawyer, such as ECanter Lawyers, to evaluate your case because the specifics of your situation will determine whether you can still file a lawsuit. According to Florida law, the liability waiver that a parent signs for a minor child protects the trampoline park from lawsuits stemming from the inherent dangers of the activity. Some examples of inherent danger at a trampoline park include another person falling on top of the child, or the child landing badly after a flip. However, the waiver does not protect the trampoline park from lawsuits stemming from injuries caused by its own negligence. Some examples of this include:

• Poorly maintained equipment
• Overcrowding
• Lack of clear and prominently listed safety rules
• Inadequate staffing or poorly trained staff
• Open springs

Additionally, you may be able to file a lawsuit against the trampoline equipment manufacturer if there was a mechanical malfunction. Your personal injury attorney will need to interview you and possibly your child, as well as review your child’s medical records and security camera footage to determine whether the injury was caused by an inherent danger of bouncing at a trampoline park or if the park was negligent. If you have a legal case for negligence, you are entitled to compensation for doctor bills, hospital bills, medication, physical therapy, radiology services, health aides, future lost wages, special schooling if your child can no longer attend their usual school, and pain and suffering.

Trampoline parks count on parents not knowing that they may be able to seek compensation for their child’s injury even if they signed a waiver. ECanter Lawyers provides a free initial consultation to discuss your situation and determine if you may have a legal case. If you have a case, we charge no legal fees unless we win, so you have nothing to lose. 

[1] OrthoInfo. Trampoline Injury Prevention and Safety – OrthoInfo – AAOS. Accessed August 12, 2025.