Large, inflatable toys known as bounce houses have become increasingly popular around the United States in recent years, as these play stations are seen as relatively safe and relatively inexpensive options for children to play in and spend a day occupied with people their own age.  Unfortunately, the level of concern regarding these products is growing after a New York bounce house accident occurred recently that injured 13 people.  One woman was seriously injured and consumer rights groups are taking notice.

According to several reports, this New York bounce house accident occurred on Saturday in Oceanside when what was described as a 'rogue gust' of wind blew three of these inflatable structures off the ground at a youth soccer tournament.  The structures blew into a crowd of spectators, and several people were injured, one seriously.  The seriously injured woman suffered severe head and spinal injuries, and her condition was not updated after the initial reports.

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First, we'd like to offer our hope that the woman who was seriously injured in this New York bounce house accident is able to recover from the harm she has suffered.  In addition, this is hardly the first incident of this type in recent months that involve these structures.  Specifically, more than 40 people have been injured in these types of situations in the past year in the United States, and many of the problems have arisen because wind blew them off of their anchors on the ground.

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Clearly, more information would be necessary in order to determine which parties or entities could be liable for the serious injuries that this woman suffered in this bizarre accident.  It could involve the people who were responsible for anchoring the structures if they did not do so properly, or it could involve the manufacturer of the structure if it was too heavy to be properly anchored by the supplies that are provided with the products. 

If you or someone you love has been injured because of a product malfunction, you need to seek the help of New York defective products lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of injured consumers for 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.