Bouncy Castle Accident Claims & Compensation

If your child has been injured in a bouncy castle accident, you may be able to claim compensation.

About Bouncy Castle Accidents

Statistics show that more than 10,000 children are injured in bouncy castle accidents every year. In 2017, reports of bouncy castle accidents increased significantly after a little girl was tragically killed in a bouncy castle accident.

Bouncy castle operators have a duty of care to protect their users from harm and must adhere to strict health and safety regulations. Their equipment must be regularly inspected and carefully maintained to reduce the risk of accidents occurring. Operators who fail to carry out risk assessments and take adequate measures to protect visitors from harm are likely to be found liable for any accidents that occur.

Our solicitors are experts in child personal injury claims and will work tirelessly to secure the compensation you and your child deserves.

Causes of Bouncy Castle Accidents

Common causes of bouncy castle accidents include:

Poor weather conditions

Poor weather conditions increase the risk of a bouncy castle accident happening. Bouncy castles, like all inflatables, are susceptible to high winds, and can be blown away. In 2017, a little girl was killed after the bouncy castle she was playing on was blown away by a gust of wind. Although the weather cannot be controlled, it can be monitored; operators must carry out risk assessments and ensure it is safe for their equipment to be used.

Bouncy castles deflating

Bouncy castles that are not properly inflated pose a serious risk to children’s safety. Operators must ensure that their equipment is sufficiently inflated. Bouncy castles that have been damaged may deflate over time; operators must check their equipment regularly for signs of damage.

Poor anchorage

Bouncy castles should be safely anchored to the ground to reduce the risk of them blowing away in freak winds. Mooring straps should be used to provide additional anchorage.

Tripping over ropes

The ropes that are used to anchor bouncy castles to the ground pose a significant trip hazards to children and adults. Ropes should be tidied away to prevent accidents from happening.

Injuries caused by other children

Although operators aren’t responsible for the behaviour of the children on their bouncy castle, they should monitor children’s play and remove any children who are posing a risk to the safety of others. Users should be told to remove jewellery, shoes and any other items of clothing that could pose a risk to either other users or the bouncy castle. The number of children using the bouncy castle should also be monitored to reduce the risk of accidents occurring.