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Bouncy castle accidents, common sense, and important rules


Both children and adults can enjoy a bouncy castle, but if rules are not followed or infants are not supervised then this could result in a bouncy castle accident and a subsequent compensation claim being made.

Inflatables, which are rented out for events or bought by establishments as a permanent fixture, are designed with fun in mind but can actually be quite dangerous if people behave recklessly on them.

The rules of no food or drink and no shoes are in place to keep the bouncy castle clean, but will also prevent individuals from slipping on spilt drinks, choking on food they were eating while bouncing, or hitting someone with one of their shoes by accident during the amusement.

Furthermore, anyone on a bouncy castle should be careful not to push anyone so as to send them falling off the edge of the inflatable, and should pay attention to where they are bouncing as they might land on top of someone or collide with them.

Adults should be aware of these risks, but children need to be supervised so that they do not hurt themselves or others while playing.

Simple common sense, such as not allowing an older child or adult to bouncy on an inflatable when there are young infants already on it, will reduce the risk of a personal injury being sustained.

If someone is hurt in a non-fault accident, then liability for the incident will rest with the supervising adult, the person who caused the accident, or potentially the people who run the premises, depending on the circumstances behind the case.

Claiming after a bouncy castle accident
If you or your child has sustained a personal injury in a non-fault accident while on an inflatable, you could be eligible to claim for the pain, suffering and any loss of earnings caused.

To speak to an adviser about making a bouncy castle accident claim, use live help or phone on 0800 10 757 95. Alternatively you could take a moment to fill in one of our online claim forms. They are short, and we only need basic details.