The skateboarding trend is very popular among teenagers and even young adults. While falls and injuries are common in the sport, sometimes the injury is caused by other sources uncontrolled by the rider of the skateboard. With over 50,000 injuries treated in the hospitals each year due to skateboarding injuries, other causes should be examined and identified if the cause of the injury is suspicious. In some cases the manufacturer of the skateboard should be held responsible if there were faulty components to the skateboard and in other cases the city officials can be held responsible if the road and sidewalk were left unrepaired and damaged. While these are only a couple of examples of who can be responsible, talking to an Arizona personal injury attorney about the situation can help you determine the best course of action.
In the Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale and surrounding areas there are many cases of serious skateboarding accidents that have led to numerous injuries. Some examples of the types of injuries that can occur include:
Types of Skateboarding injuries
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Brain injuries
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Concussion
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Scrapes/bruising
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Broken bones
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Spinal cord injury
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Paralysis
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Death
These injuries can be extremely difficult to endure, especially for a child. At safety.org they have various prevention methods, so you or your child can take various precautions to remain safe. Although these measures may not help in the event of a skateboard defect or road defect, they may reduce the severity of the injuries that you can endure. Some examples of the types of safety measures include:
Skateboard Safety Measures
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Know the area and sidewalk you are riding on. Be aware of any defects, cracks, rocks on the sidewalk that can potentially cause injury.
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Wear the appropriate safety gear such as helmets and pads while riding.
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When you feel like you are losing your balance, crouch down on the board so you will not have as far to fall.
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If you are going to attempt complicated tricks you should do so in a designated course.
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If you do fall try to roll rather than absorb the fall with your wrists, arms and hands.
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Never ride in the street or hitch a ride on a moving vehicle.
While taking these precautions are not mandatory, following the Arizona state laws on skateboarding are a must. An Arizona personal injury attorney will have a stronger case if you had been following the skateboarding laws implemented by the state. Some of the laws include:
