Skyzone Zipline Injury Attorney

Sky Zone is a chain of Indoor Active Entertainment Parks. The company was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. With over 100 locations worldwide, it is no wonder that Sky Zone has become such a recognized name in the industry. If someone mentions a trampoline park, Sky Zone is usually the first name that comes up.

Unfortunately, Sky Zone has been associated with countless incidents in the past, many of them resulting in lawsuits. There is no doubt that the attractions at Sky Zone locations can pose a significant risk to innocent parties that are just trying to have some fun. Were you or a loved one injured in a Skyzone zip line accident? If so, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit.

If you are in need of assistance after an accident at a Sky Zone location, do not hesitate to reach out to the experts here at Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers have decades of experience handling all sorts of injury claims. Our lawyers are not afraid to take on any business or establishment to fight for the rights of our clients. If you are ready to speak with our expert Sky Zone Injury lawyers, contact us today.

Sky Zone Zip Line Accidents

Over the last few years, we have seen an increase in the number of cases against Skyzone – specifically for individuals who suffered injuries after using their zipline. This is a common occurrence, in which Skyzone will try and get around liability and try to enforce the waiver. Unfortunately, Sky Zone has effectively gotten around liability using waivers; it is important to note that their avoidance of liability has been largely successful so far because injured parties do not know their rights and do not have the proper legal representation. This article will talk about the waiver issues, how to deal with them, and how to pursue your case.
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Zipline Injuries and Waivers

Many people think that a liability waiver prevents injured parties from pursuing legal action for any injury or harm that occurs. This is what these businesses and high-risk establishments want you to believe. However, this is far from the truth. Although a waiver could allow Sky Zone to escape liability, not all is lost.

Typically, you must evaluate the facts. If the individual injured was not prepared, the ride was not metered, or the cushions underneath the ride were not properly in place, this will result in Skyzone being found liable. The same could apply if the employee managing an attraction was untrained or if the attraction had not been properly maintained/repaired, for example. While corporations will routinely hide behind a waiver, this is not bulletproof. Often times, you can get around the waiver issue, if you can prove gross negligence.

Sky Zone requires guests to complete waivers before being able to participate in any attraction, including their zip lining attraction. Unfortunately, we have seen a number of cases for people hurt as a result of using this specific attraction. This is either because the ride operator had them get on the ride, the ride being at an improper height, and/or the cushions underneath the ride being unsafe. As such a sudden drop can cause serious injuries resulting in long term medical care. The traditional zip lining attraction at Sky Zone consists of guests getting up on a platform where an employee instructs them to hold onto the overhead bars and zipline, without any helmet or protective gear. Just a few seconds later, guests can let go of the handlebars to drop into a large foam pit (after just a few drops, the foam cushions in these pits can become misplaced and potentially pose a hazard to anyone ziplining after). Some Sky Zone locations have a new ziplining attraction, that is similar to a coaster. Guests are harnessed and have to hold onto a ropes to help them steer; once they leave the platform, they are ziplining over practically the entire place, sometimes above thin mats and sometimes above nothing but bare floors.

So, what if an incident occurred but a liability waiver had been signed? If we can demonstrate that they operator knew of the dangers, but did nothing to change or rectify the condition, they will be held grossly negligent. If you can show that the operator had knowledge that the ride was dangerous and that individuals could get hurt, you can show they had a gross disregard for the safety of those using the facility. As such, the waiver would not be absolute, and those injured could pursue a claim for damages.

In such situations, the corporation will fight very hard to enforce the waiver. This can routinely come down to the judge’s decision. However, if it can be proven through multiple other instances that others were hurt and the facility or establishment had Knowledge (i.e., was aware of the risk to their guests), you can push to be able to get around the waiver issue.

If you can beat the waiver, this significantly improves your bargaining position. Having a waiver allows you the opportunity to push for a case resolution and to make sure you get the right type of result on your case. If you lose on the waiver issue, your case can be entirely tossed out, and you will be left unable to pursue the claim in its entirety. This is why it is so important to have effective legal representation.

Possible Zip Line Injuries at Sky Zone Locations

Zip lining incidents at Sky Zone locations can potentially be devastating. Innocent victims, many of which are likely to be children, can potentially suffer head injuries, neck injuries, back injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, lacerations, and much more. If you or a loved one were injured in a zipline accident at any Skyzone location, it is essential that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. You could definitely have grounds to file a lawsuit – even if you signed a waiver.

The Compensation Available for Recovery

If you file a lawsuit, you could be entitled to receive compensation for some of the following:

• Medical costs
• Lost earnings
• Pain and suffering
• Punitive damages
• Legal costs

If the victim died because of the injuries suffered and you are filing a wrongful death claim, you could be entitled to recover compensation for funeral and burial costs as well as for the loss of consortium. You can trust that the experts here at our law firm can fight for your right to recover the maximum payout available for your Skyzone zipline injury lawsuit.

The Value of your Case

What is the value of my Skyzone ziplining accident case? How much is my case worth? These are very common questions that can be very important when it comes to claimants deciding whether or not they want to take legal action.

How do you evaluate a cases value? Here are three things to consider. First, how bad are the injuries, and do they require long term care? Second, how clear is liability, and can you prove liability to a jury? Third, how much insurance coverage is available? These are simple factors to answer a very complex question. Each case is different, and no two cases will have the same result. This is because injuries can impact us in different ways. Some individuals amortize the injury and suffer significantly. Others may not suffer in the same capacity and thus may not have the same type of harm to endure.

Ultimately, the only a jury can determine the true value of your case. Jury trials are easily the most important threat to being able to pressure the defense to pay what is fair for your case. Our lawyers have extensive knowledge on this topic and are ready to help you move forward with your ziplining accident lawsuit.

The Statute of Limitations

Injury lawsuits are subject to a statute of limitations which establishes the time that you have to sue. This deadline varies from state to state but can range from one year to six years. In California, specifically, these injury claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations, meaning that you will only have two years to file your lawsuit.

Contact the Normandie Law Firm

Here at our firm, we have decades of experience and are ready to help you with your Sky Zone ziplining accident lawsuit. We offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. Whether you are looking to start or redirect your claim, our lawyers can help you. We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee, meaning that you will not pay any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. In addition, we work on contingency, so you will not pay until you win. If you are ready to speak with our lawyers for more information about establishing liability even after signing off on a waiver, contact us immediately.

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