When Are Campgrounds Liable for Child Injury?

Camping is a classic summer activity loved by families for generations. While camping can be a great adventure for children and parents alike, there are many risks associated with this summertime activity that can lead to potential injuries. If your child was injured while camping, there are certain situations in which the campground may be held liable for their case.

At the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, our team of trusted personal injury lawyers provides legal counsel to clients who have had their children injured while on a camping trip in New York. While there are many different parties who may be considered liable for your child’s injuries, including the campground, it is important that you get the help of a legal representative to collect the proof needed to hold the at-fault party responsible. 

Can the Campground Be Held Liable for Your Child’s Injury?

Whenever people venture into the great outdoors, there are risks associated. However, despite the assumed risks of staying at a campground and facing the elements, there are certain situations in which a campground may be found liable for your child’s injury case. 

Although many campgrounds require campers to sign a liability waiver that essentially protects them from being considered at fault for many types of accidents that could occur while campers stay on the grounds, there are still situations in which the campground owner or staff could be found liable. If your child was injured in any of the following situations, the campground may be held liable in your claim:

• The campground owner or operator was aware of or should have reasonably known about a dangerous condition present that campers were not informed or warned about
• The dangerous condition was not obvious enough that any reasonable person should have been able to notice or avoid it
• The dangerous area, or condition, was not marked with suitable warning signs

If your child’s injury occurs on camping property that is owned and operated by a governing entity, it may be more difficult to pursue legal action and hold them liable for your case. County, state, and federal government recreational facilities have certain governmental immunities. Regardless of if your child’s camping injury occurred at a campground owned by a private party or a government entity, it is crucial that you retain the help of a New York personal injury lawyer to ensure that your child gets the justice they deserve. 

Can You Collect Damages After a Child Injury at a Campground?

After your child suffers an injury while camping, you may be eligible to collect damages for the harm your child has suffered as a result of another party’s actions. The damages you may be eligible to retain include:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Property damage

If you are unsure what damages you may be eligible to collect or how much your child’s camping injury claim may be worth, contact a trusted lawyer to discuss your options.

Retain the Help of a New York Child Camping Injury Lawyer

Nothing is worse than knowing your child has suffered pain as a result of another party’s actions. The Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe is a New York personal injury law firm dedicated to helping clients get justice after their children have been injured at a campground. 

To get help with your child’s campground injury, contact our New York personal injury law firm today at 516-358-6900 or complete our contact form. You can also subscribe to our Cohen & Jaffe YouTube Channel to stay up to date on any laws that may impact your New York child’s campground injury case.

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