How would you state in a contract if you had a trampoline and another child was to get hurt.
I am trying to put a contract together so that my family can not beheld responsible if another child was to get hurt while jumpying or playing on the trampoline. Mind that these kids would be over the age of ten and they are boys, so I know most parents know how some boys at this age can get with the wrestling and trying to act cool. I can supervise as much as possible but not that often as I have a younger child, and these boys know how they are suppose to act while playing on the trampoline but you know how it goes one will try to do what they are not suppose to do.
I am just asking if any parent has made one of these contracts and how they stated it or how would any one state one?
Thanks
2007-09-14 06:36:53 · 9 answers · asked by medevilqueen 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
They can't play with out their parents permission, but if they were to get hurt, I don't want other parents holding me responsible for that their child has done to get hurt by.
2007-09-14 06:44:58 · update #1
I would have the child take the contracts to their parents and then return to me so I know that they read and signed it. I tell all kids before jumping and playing that if one is to get hurt then it's not our faults. But any kid can say that thier parents said it was OK but with something singed then I truely know it's OK.
2007-09-14 06:48:16 · update #2
My thinking is kids will be kids and they will get hurt and that is how they will learn not to do something stupid to get themselfs hurt. As a parents you can't always stop your child from getting hurt. I also know that their are some parents out there that will take all they can from you if there child was to get hurt even if it was the childs own doing, that is what I want to be protected by is those types of parents.
2007-09-14 06:58:19 · update #3
My house is safe and nothing bad goes on there. I tell the kids the rules and I watch as much as I can, but I also have a toddler who has to go potty once in awhile, or I have to go answer the door. But I am useally outside watching and always correcting them, but it only takes one turn of the back and that's when it happens.
2007-09-14 07:02:46 · update #4
If you're worried about it just don't let the kids on the trampoline when you're not there. I'd be concerned about the kid getting hurt, not how their parent's were going to react.
I personally would think it was weird if another parent had me sign any kind of contract when my kid went over to play.
2007-09-14 06:42:35 · answer #1 · answered by Evelyn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I own a recreational facility and some parents may see this as overkill, but I agree with you. Either they sign something or they can't play. This day in age, everyone is suing everyone.
You need to clearly state that you are not liable for any activities that may occur on or around the trampoline. And make sure you say in the document, if the parent doesn't agree, then the child can't play. If they have a huge problem with this, they should buy their own trampoline.
FYI - This paper isn't 100% official and won't hold up 100% in our court system, but it will help because communication is clear and was made in advance of anything potentially going wrong.
2007-09-14 08:38:57 · answer #2 · answered by amber 18 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the person who said you should be worried about whether kids are going to get hurt ... not just if you're going to be liable!
Read what the American Society of Pediatrics says about trampolines: http://www.medem.com/medlb/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZ28NY2R7C&sub_cat=104. Try a google search to read more.... If you're so concerned that you're drawing up contracts so you won't be liable when someone's paralyzed, I strongly suggest you take down the trampoline and have them do something else! Also note that even if any kind of contract was enforceable, you would still be liable if some other neighborhood kid came into your yard and got hurt on the trampoline.... (And if another parent asked me to sign such a thing, I'd have their kid come over to my house, instead, because I'd assume unsafe things were going on at that house to make the parents so worried about liability)
2007-09-14 06:57:03 · answer #3 · answered by ... 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We use to have one for our swimming pool when we had one. Basically it said We (parents name) give permission for our son/daugher (childs name) to swim in the pool at (address). We are aware that their are risks involved and mine/our child may become injured. We release (owners name) and any liability if mine/our child should become injured. (owners name) shall not be held responsible for the injuries incured while swimming in said pool or surrounding areas.
That is basically what ours said and then it was signed by atleast 1 parent. All of this was before they could even climb up one step on the ladder and it did include slipping on the deck around the pool too since kids mess around on there. It also said there was no lifeguard on duty.
So for a trampoline it would bascially be the same thing only instead of no lifeguard on duty it would need to include that they understand that jumping on the trampoline may be unsupervised and you wouldn't be responsible for any injuries incured during such time. I agree with the signs though too, put up a no tresspassing sign because that way if they are there without your permission you aren't responsible either. But with everybody sueing everybody else I wouldn't take chances and wouldn't allow any of them on the trampoline without the paper unless you are willing to take on responsibility if they should get hurt.
2007-09-14 06:48:47 · answer #4 · answered by momof3boys 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
are you going to have the parents sign these contracts before a child gets hurt? i have a trampoline and i live in town and the kids around here just run into my backyard whenever so i figured save myself with a not responsible for accidents or in my case even no trespassing. cant get ppl i never see to sign a contract. good luck with your contract! i would put up a sign just incase something happens to back it up as well.
2007-09-14 06:45:19 · answer #5 · answered by April 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
there is no contract that will hold up in court go ask a lawyer they will tell you if someone is on your property and they get hurt contract or no contract you are responsible.
the only thing you could do is to call your insurance company and pay for extra insurance on this matter. that is the only way to be truly safe from being sued.
hope this helps
2007-09-16 17:50:46 · answer #6 · answered by keep it real 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this is a no win situation for you !!!!
most homeowners insurance policy's will not cover "slip and fall" accidents if they occur on a designated parcel of "play ground equipment".......you are at risk !! most attorneys know of this clause in the policy's and will attack it , irregardless of the "hold harmless" contract..........the best bet is to get rid of the trampoline !!
2007-09-14 07:29:02 · answer #7 · answered by surveyman5285 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know if i would make up a contract...i just wouldnt let any kids that arent yours to play on it without their parents permission.....
2007-09-14 06:43:23 · answer #8 · answered by LuckyMama06 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
since you want a liability wavier i would go get a lawyer to draw one up, your best bet is dont allow any kids on it
2007-09-14 06:54:03 · answer #9 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋