Trampoline parks have exploded in popularity across Florida and the Gulf Coast. Birthday parties, rainy-day play, and after-school fun often lead families straight to these high-energy facilities. But when fun turns into a serious injury, many parents are told the same thing:

“You signed a waiver. You don't have a claim.”

That simply isn't true.

At Taylor, Warren, Weidner, Hancock & Barnes, we regularly speak with parents who assume they have no legal options after a trampoline park injury because of a waiver agreement they signed for their child when they first arrived at the park. Florida law does not protect trampoline parks for injuries to children based on these waiver agreements where the park's failure to properly operate the attraction or monitor your child's usage of the attractions may have contributed to the injury.  Do not be fooled by communications from the park, or their insurance adjusters, after an injury telling you your child doesn't have a claim.

Waivers Are Not a Free Pass for Negligence

While trampoline parks rely heavily on liability waivers, waivers do not excuse negligence. A business still has a legal duty to operate safely, properly supervise participants, maintain equipment, and follow reasonable safety standards.

If a child is injured because:

• Equipment was poorly maintained or defective
• Staff failed to supervise dangerous activity
• Multiple jumpers were allowed in unsafe ways
• Rules were not enforced
• The park was overcrowded
• Safety padding or barriers were missing or worn

then a waiver may not protect the trampoline park at all.

Florida courts have repeatedly recognized that a business cannot contract away responsibility for its own negligence where injuries to children are involved.

Trampoline Injuries Can Be Serious—and Life-Changing

We have seen trampoline park injuries result in:

• Broken arms, legs, and wrists
• Head and neck injuries
• Concussions and traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal injuries
• Torn ligaments and long-term mobility issues

These injuries often require surgery, extensive rehabilitation, missed school, missed work for parents, and long-term medical care. Even broken bones that have mended can still lead to developmental disorders and future pain and suffering for children as they mature and grow into adults.  Families should not be left to shoulder these burdens alone when they were preventable.

Don't Let the Waiver Stop You From Asking Questions

Trampoline parks and their insurance companies benefit when families assume they have no rights. That's why they emphasize waivers early and often. But the reality is this:

Whether you have a valid claim depends on the facts—not the fine print.

At Taylor, Warren, Weidner, Hancock & Barnes, we are a local personal injury firm that believes in educating families and standing up to companies that put profits over safety. We carefully investigate trampoline park injury cases to determine whether negligence played a role—and we don't back down simply because a waiver exists.  There is no charge, fee, or obligation to learn your rights.  If your child was injured at a trampoline park, contact us today.