One bounce. One bad landing. One broken neck. For many families in Round Rock, the transition from a Saturday afternoon of laughter to a lifetime of medical equipment happens in less than two seconds.
“His feet hit the mat, and almost instantly his knees buckled down, and he just let out the worst scream that you could ever have heard from a child.” That is the voice of Kaitlin “Kati” Hill, a mother who watched her three-year-old son Colton suffer a broken femur during what was supposed to be a safe session for small children. Her warning, shared hundreds of thousands of times, echoes the experience of thousands of parents who enter facilities like the Altitude Trampoline Park on the I-35 corridor in Round Rock or the Sky Zone in Cedar Park. They sign the kiosk waiver, they hand their child a wristband, and they believe—because the marketing tells them so—that the environment is engineered for safety.
We are The Manginello Law Firm, known to families across Texas as Attorney911. We have spent more than 25 years holding multi-billion-dollar corporations accountable when they prioritize profit over people. From litigating against multinational oil companies in the wake of the BP Texas City refinery explosion to our current $10 million lawsuit against the University of Houston regarding catastrophic rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure, we know how to dismantle corporate defenses.
If your child was injured at a trampoline park or on a defective backyard trampoline in Round Rock, you aren’t just facing a local business. You are facing a layered corporate architecture backed by private equity firms like Palladium Equity Partners or Seidler Equity Partners. They have risk management teams, insurance adjusters, and panel law firms whose only job is to point at the waiver you signed and close the file. Our job is to reopen it.
The Reality of Trampoline Injuries in Round Rock
Round Rock is a hub for youth sports and family recreation. Whether it’s football off-season conditioning, elite cheerleading practice for squads competing in Austin and Dallas, or a birthday party for a first-grader, the trampoline parks serving the Round Rock area are high-throughput environments. Nationally, more than 300,000 trampoline-related emergency room visits occur every year. In a growing community like ours, that national statistic translates to a steady stream of families arriving at Dell Children’s Medical Center or the emergency departments at St. David’s Round Rock.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has been clear since 1999: trampolines do not belong in a recreational setting for children. This isn’t a new concern. The medical community has reaffirmed this position in 2012 and 2019, yet manufacturers and park operators continue to market these products to parents. In fact, a 2024 study published in the journal Pediatrics by Teague et al. tracked over 13,000 injuries and found that foam pit injury rates have climbed to 1.91 per 1,000 jumper-hours.
When your child is the “one” in that statistic, the injury isn’t a “freak accident.” It is the predictable output of an industry that has largely been allowed to write its own safety rules. While organizations like the International Association of Trampoline Parks (IATP) exist, they are voluntary trade groups, not government regulators. In the State of Texas, there is no comprehensive statewide safety act governing trampoline parks. While the Texas Department of Insurance regulates “Class B” inflatable rides under the Occupations Code, the main trampoline decks themselves are largely unregulated. This regulatory gap is where negligence thrives.
Why “Accidents” at Trampoline Parks Are Often Negligence
The defense will always argue that trampolining carries “inherent risks.” They want you to believe that if your kid lands wrong, it’s just the nature of the sport. But there is a massive legal difference between an inherent risk and park negligence.
The Catapult Physics of the Double-Bounce
One of the most frequent mechanisms of catastrophic injury in Round Rock parks is the “double-bounce.” This occurs when two jumpers of different weights occupy the same trampoline bed. When a 200-pound adult lands just as an 80-pound child is pushing off, the energy transfer multiplies the child’s launch force by up to four times. The child isn’t jumping anymore; they are being thrown.
ASTM F2970—the safety standard that the trampoline park industry actually wrote for itself—requires operators to enforce age and weight separation. When a park in Round Rock allows a teenager and a toddler on the same court because they are understaffed or the attendant is distracted by their phone, they aren’t managing an “inherent risk.” They are violating a safety floor that their own industry admitted was necessary.
The Foam Pit Myth
Foam pits in Round Rock parks look like soft, safe landing zones. Biomechanically, they are among the most dangerous areas in the facility. If the foam blocks are degraded, compressed, or too shallow, the jumper can bottom out and strike the concrete floor or a hard pad beneath. Head-first entry into a foam pit is the leading cause of cervical spinal cord injuries and paralysis in this industry.
The industry knows this. That is why many national chains are replacing foam pits with pressurized airbags. If the park where your child was hurt still uses a foam pit, we examine their maintenance logs. Did they rotate the foam? Did they measure the depth daily? Often, discovery reveals that no such inspections occurred, or the logs were signed off by a teenager who hadn’t been trained on what to look for.
Climbing Walls and Harness Failures
As parks in Round Rock have transformed into “Adventure Parks,” they have added climbing walls and ziplines. The 2019 death of 12-year-old Matthew Lu at an Altitude park in Gastonia, North Carolina, remains a haunting precedent. He fell over 20 feet onto concrete because employees failed to secure his harness. The park later admitted “human error” and removed the attraction. If your child fell from a height at an Urban Air or Altitude in the Round Rock region, the failure of the auto-belay or the attendant’s failure to double-check the clip is a breach of the highest degree of care.
The Weaponized Waiver: Why the Paper You Signed Isn’t a Wall
The question we hear most often from Round Rock parents is, “But I signed a waiver, right? Can I even sue?”
The answer, in many cases, is a resounding yes. Our firm has an insider’s edge here. Our team includes attorney Lupe Peña, who used to work on the defense side representing insurance carriers and recreational businesses. He knows exactly how those waivers are written because he used to write them. He knows where the holes are, and now he uses that playbook against the parks.
Texas Minor Waiver Doctrine
Under Texas law, specifically following the landmark case Munoz v. II Jaz, Inc., a parent’s signature generally cannot waive a minor child’s independent right to sue for personal injuries. While a recent 2025 Texas Supreme Court ruling in Cerna v. Pearland Urban Air enforced “delegation clauses” that might send a case to arbitration, it does not mean your child loses their right to recovery. It simply changes the forum. Arbitration is not a dead end—in 2023, an arbitrator awarded $15.6 million to a plaintiff in the Damion Collins v. Urban Air case because of a “systemic failure” to implement safety changes.
The Gross Negligence Carve-Out
No waiver in Texas can release a party from “gross negligence.” In the Harris County case of Max Menchaca, the teen who fell through a torn trampoline slide at Cosmic Jump, the park pointed to the signed waiver. The jury saw the evidence: the park knew the equipment was torn and failed to fix it. They ignored the risk. The result was an $11.485 million verdict. If the park in Round Rock operated with a conscious indifference to your safety—such as running at half the required staff ratios during a peak Saturday rush—the waiver acts as a speed bump, not a wall.
Conspicuousness and Fair Notice
Under the Dresser v. Page Petroleum doctrine, a waiver in Texas must meet the “fair notice” standard. This means the release must be conspicuous (bold, large font, or set apart) and it must explicitly use the word “negligence.” If you were rushed through an iPad kiosk at a crowded Round Rock facility and the waiver was buried in 20 screens of text, it may not even be enforceable for ordinary negligence.
Catastrophic Injuries: Protecting Your Child’s Future in Round Rock
A “broken leg” at age seven is never just a broken leg. Because children’s bones are still growing, a fracture often involves the growth plate, or physis. These are known as Salter-Harris fractures. If a growth plate is destroyed at a park in Round Rock, that child may face a decade of orthopedic monitoring. They may require corrective surgeries at age 12, 14, or 16 to equalize limb lengths.
Our firm doesn’t just look at the ER bill from St. David’s. We look at the next 70 years of that child’s life. We work with Certified Life Care Planners and pediatric orthopedic surgeons to build a comprehensive damages model. We calculate:
- Future surgical and rehabilitation costs.
- Loss of adult earning capacity if the injury limits career options.
- Special education accommodations if the injury was a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
- Psychological impact and PTSD, which affects up to 45% of catastrophically injured children.
Additionally, our current work in a $10 million lawsuit involving rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure gives us a deep understanding of internal organ damage. If your child spent hours jumping in a hot Round Rock facility without adequate hydration and developed “tea-colored” urine or extreme muscle swelling, they may be suffering from rhabdo—a medical emergency where muscle tissue breaks down and poisons the kidneys. Most firms don’t know the first thing about rhabdo litigation. We have the medical experts and the trial architecture ready to go.
The Critical 48-Hour Evidence Preservation Window
In Round Rock, the clock starts ticking the moment your child hits the mat. Every trampoline park has a system designed to protect itself.
- Surveillance Overwrites: Most park DVR systems in the Round Rock area are set to overwrite footage in as little as 7 to 30 days. If we don’t send a formal spoliation letter immediately, the video evidence of the attendant looking at their phone during the accident disappears forever.
- Incident Report Revisions: We have seen cases where the original incident report filled out by the teen monitor is “revised” by management 48 hours later to remove any admission of fault. Our forensic discovery protocols pull the metadata to find every edit made to those documents.
- Witness Disappearance: High staff turnover is a hallmark of this industry. The monitor who saw what happened at the Round Rock park may quit or be transferred within weeks. We identify and interview these witnesses while their memories—and their consciences—are still fresh.
We send our preservation-of-evidence demands within 24 hours of being retained. We tell the park: do not repair the broken spring, do not refill the foam pit, and do not delete the video. If they do, we move for sanctions and adverse inference instructions in court.
Liable Parties: Piercing the Corporate Shield
When we sue on behalf of a Round Rock family, we don’t just sue the local LLC. We look at the entire 5-layer stack.
- The Operator LLC: Often undercapitalized with a minimal $1 million policy.
- The Franchisee: The multi-unit ownership group that may own several Texas locations.
- The Franchisor: Large entities like Sky Zone Franchising LLC or Urban Air Franchise Holdings who mandate the (often inadequate) training manuals.
- The Corporate Parent: The private equity money that approves the cost-cutting decisions.
- The Manufacturer: For backyard cases involving brands like Jumpking, Skywalker, or Springfree, or for park cases where a specific component—like a harness or a net—failed.
We investigate the insurance towers. The $1 million policy the adjuster mentions is usually just the primary layer. Above that sits the umbrella and excess layers, which can reach $25 million or more. We know the corporate archeology required to find the deep pockets.
Frequently Asked Questions for Round Rock Families
Can I sue if I signed the waiver?
Yes. As discussed, Texas courts frequently void or limit these waivers, especially in cases involving children or gross negligence. The waiver is an insurance tool to discourage you from calling a lawyer. It is not an absolute barrier to justice.
How much does it cost to hire an attorney?
Nothing upfront. We operate on a contingency fee basis. This means we advance all the costs—for biomechanical engineers, medical experts, and accident reconstruction—and you pay us nothing unless we win. Your child’s recovery fund is protected.
The insurance adjuster called and offered to pay our medical bills. Should I take it?
No. This is often a “Med-Pay” settlement. If you accept a small check and sign a release, you may be signing away your right to pursue a much larger claim for future surgeries and long-term care. Never sign anything until we have reviewed the insurance tower.
My child was injured in a neighbor’s backyard in Round Rock. Who is responsible?
In Texas, the “attractive nuisance” doctrine holds that homeowners can be liable if they have a hazardous condition (like a trampoline) that they know will attract children who cannot appreciate the danger. Even if the child was a guest or wandered into the yard, the homeowner’s insurance (and their umbrella policy) should provide coverage.
What about “Glow Nights” or special events?
Low-light events like “Glow Night” at Round Rock parks significantly impair court monitor visibility. If the park failed to increase staffing levels to compensate for the darkness, they have committed an act of gross negligence.
Why Round Rock Families Trust Attorney911
We aren’t just another firm. We are a team built for the toughest fights in Texas law.
- Ralph Manginello brings 25+ years of trial experience and federal court admission. He doesn’t get intimidated by the Fortune 500 defense firms hired by the parent companies of Sky Zone or Urban Air.
- Lupe Peña speaks Spanish natively and represents our Hispanic families directly—sin intérpretes. In a region where many families feel pushed aside by the legal system, we ensure your voice is heard at the highest level of the court.
- Proven Results. From multi-million-dollar TBI settlements to our active litigation in complex muscle-breakdown cases, we have the record to prove we mean business.
“You are NOT just some client… You are FAMILY to them,” said our client Chad Harris. That isn’t just a testimonial; it’s our operating manual. When you are sitting in a hospital room in Round Rock watching your child in a body cast or recovering from a head injury, you deserve an attorney who treats your child’s future like their own.
Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for a Free Consultation
The evidence in your case is currently on a timer. The surveillance disk is spinning, and the park’s lawyers are already working to protect their assets. You need to move faster.
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The Round Rock Trampoline Injury FAQ: Understanding Your Rights
1. Is the Cedar Park Sky Zone or Round Rock Altitude safer than any other park?
Safety isn’t about the brand; it’s about the staff on the floor at the moment your child jumps. If a facility in City of Round Rock is understaffed or the monitors are teenagers without proper CPR and first aid training, the risk profile is identical across all chains. We look at the specific shift logs and training records for the day you were there.
2. What if my child was double-bounced by another kid? Can we still sue the park?
Yes. The park has a non-delegable duty to supervise the courts and enforce one-jumper rules. Shifting the blame to another child is an insurance tactic. The park was the professional operator responsible for the environment; they are the party on the hook for the failure to supervise.
3. Does the Texas “51% Rule” matter?
Yes. Under Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 33.001, if a jury finds your child was more than 50% at fault, you recover nothing. This is why the defense tries to say your kid was “jumping wildly.” We use biomechanical experts to prove that the injury was caused by the equipment’s failure or the park’s lack of supervision, not the child’s behavior.
4. How long do I have to sue in Round Rock?
While the statute of limitations in Texas is generally two years, the evidence preservation is the real deadline. If you wait 24 months to sue an Urban Air or Altitude in Round Rock, the video, the staff, and the equipment condition are all gone. We recommend initiating the spoliation and investigation process within seven days of the injury.
5. What is the “NOT call 911” policy?
It is a documented industry pattern. Multiple parents have reported that trampoline park management instructed staff to downplay injuries and avoid calling emergency services. This delay can lead to permanent damage in cases of spinal cord infarction or vertebral artery dissection—the “spinal-cord stroke” seen in the viral Elle Yona case. If the park refused to call an ambulance for your child in Round Rock, we want to know about it. That is gross negligence.
6. Can we sue for a MRSA infection from the foam pit?
Yes. Foam pits are porous environments that are impossible to sanitize fully. They harbor sweat, saliva, and bacteria. If your child entered a Round Rock foam pit with a small scratch and ended up with a life-threatening staph or MRSA infection, the park’s failure to maintain a sanitary environment is a premises liability claim.
7. Does estatus migratorio affect my case?
No. En el Bufete Manginello, protegemos a todas las familias de Round Rock. Su estatus migratorio no tiene impacto en el derecho de su hijo de recibir compensación por sus lesiones. Lupe Peña le hablará confidencialmente sobre sus derechos en español.
8. What if the harness wasn’t clipped right on the climbing wall?
Harness failures are almost always the result of negligent training and supervision. After the Matthew Lu fatality, there is zero excuse for a park attendant in Round Rock to miss a double-clipping safety protocol. These are high-value cases because the negligence is undeniable.
9. How do we prove the foam pit was too shallow?
We use ASTM F2970 specifications. If the pit was compacted beyond 8 inches, it wasn’t providing the required deceleration. We subpoena the pit maintenance logs. If the logs are empty or the foam hadn’t been replaced in years, the park is liable for the resulting spinal or limb injury.
10. What is a Salter-Harris fracture?
It is a fracture that crosses the growth plate of a child’s bone. It is the most common serious trampoline injury in younger children. Because it can cause the bone to stop growing or grow at an angle, these cases require long-term damages calculations that most general lawyers don’t understand how to build. We do.
Why the Evidence Clock Matters in Round Rock
Families in the City of Round Rock who wait to seek counsel often find that their case has been weakened by “housecleaning” at the park.
- Days 1-7: The park’s manager files an internal incident report. The insurance carrier is notified. Their legal team is already mapping out your child’s social media.
- Days 7-14: The surveillance footage is nearing the end of its cycle. If not “locked,” it will be erased by new footage.
- Days 14–30: The teen monitors who were there may move on to new jobs. The specific trampoline bed with the loose spring may be repaired or replaced during “routine maintenance,” destroying the physical evidence.
When you hire Attorney911, we stop this process. We send a legal notice to the park and their franchisor (whether it’s Urban Air in Grapevine or Altitude in Fort Worth) demanding that all evidence be frozen. We hire private investigators to go to the park and document the current court monitor-to-jumper ratios. We put the pressure on them before they can put the pressure on you.
Your child’s future shouldn’t be decided by a corporate cost-cutting decision. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 and let us put our 25 years of experience to work for your family in Round Rock.
