During the summer months it is very common for kids and teenagers to go to sleepaway and day camps while they are out of school. These camps are designed to give kids and teenagers the opportunity to explore new experiences safely while keeping in an element of excitement. They allow children and teenagers the chance to be with their friends and meet new people their age while under the supervision of camp counselors and camp staff. When camp-goers enter the campground, they leave the supervision of their parents and guardians and enter the care of camp staff, whose main role protects camp-goers from harm while creating a fun environment that camp-goers can enjoy. The camp staff and counselors assume the responsibility of everyone attending the camp and make sure that, on top of having a fun experience, everyone’s wellbeing is looked after.
Usually, when kids and teenagers enter a summer camp, they have a fun experience and go home without incident, but in some cases, camp-goers slip through the supervision of counselors and staff, leading to accidents and harm. One such accident happened at a summer camp in Pennsylvania. While attending a summer camp, a teenager was sitting on a hammock when he was violently pushed out and fell to the ground. The hammock was raised high off the ground and the fall left him with multiple fractures and broken bones that required surgery to fix. The injury occurred because the camp staff failed their duty to supervise the kids and teenagers at the camp. A member of camp staff should have been aware of the situation before the incident occurred to put a stop to the actions that led to harm. At the summer camp, camp staff and counselors become the guardians of the camp-goers. Summer camps owe every attendee a duty of reasonable care that protects their camp-goers from harm and danger, and when the camp does not fulfill their responsibility, campers can get seriously injured.
Bellwoar Kelly, LLP is currently fighting for the injured teen to get compensation for his injuries. Our client’s injuries were entirely preventable if the camp staff did their job correctly. Our client was under the care of the summer camp during the incident, and despite their responsibilities to our client, they were not present to aid our client’s wellbeing. Our client went to the summer camp expecting a fun experience to meet and have fun with his friends and ended the day with fractured bones and surgery. We know that summer camps are meant to carry an environment of fun and safety, and when camp fails their obligation to protect their campers, they must be held accountable. No kid attending summer camp should have to worry that they might get seriously injured. It should be a fun experience with friends and activities, not hospital stays and medical bills. The camp failed in its duties to protect our client from harm, and because of their failure, he sustained horrible injuries and a traumatic experience that may never fade away. If your child ever sustained injuries at a summer camp, do not let the camp skip accountability. If a summer camp cannot keep your child safe, we will keep them responsible. Call Bellwoar Kelly, LLP at 610-314-7066 or click HERE for a free consultation today. Bellwoar Kelly, where victims fight back.