6-Year-Old Girl Dies After Tragic Incident at Florida Trampoline Adventure Park: What Families Should Know About Safety and Legal Rights

A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded over the weekend at a Florida Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park, where a 6-year-old girl suffered catastrophic injuries and later died at the hospital, according to Port St. Lucie authorities.

First responders arrived at the Urban Air location on S. U.S. Hwy 1 around 9 p.m. Saturday after reports of a serious accident involving the young child. Despite emergency care, the girl was pronounced dead Sunday from injuries that have not yet been publicly disclosed.
The case remains under active investigation, and the medical examiner is determining the official cause of death.

No additional details—including how the accident occurred, whether equipment malfunctioned, or if supervision policies were followed—have been released.

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Parks operate across the U.S. and offer attractions such as:

• Trampolines
• Climbing walls
• Obstacle courses
• Zipline-style rides
• Racing and adventure elements

Although marketed as safe family fun, trampoline parks have been under scrutiny for years due to:

• Poor supervision standards
• Inadequate equipment maintenance
• Lax safety protocol enforcement
• Crowded facilities
• Limited regulation compared to theme parks

Children ages 5–14 suffer the highest rate of trampoline park injuries nationwide, according to pediatric and emergency room studies.

The tragic death of this 6-year-old follows a 2023 Urban Air incident in Georgia, where another young girl was strangled by a zipline cord. Her father later reported that no employees intervened to help her, raising serious questions about staff training, safety protocols, and equipment oversight.

These repeated incidents show a pattern of risk when facilities fail to uphold strict safety and supervision standards.

Legal Liability in Trampoline Park Deaths and Serious Injuries

Even when parents sign waivers, trampoline parks can still be liable for injuries or wrongful deaths caused by:

1. Negligent Supervision

• Inadequate number of staff
• Staff failing to monitor attractions
• Failure to intervene during unsafe behavior
• Untrained or improperly trained employees

2. Defective or Poorly Maintained Equipment

Adventure parks must follow strict inspection and maintenance routines. They may be responsible if:

• Equipment breaks or malfunctions
• Harnesses or safety features fail
• Padding or flooring is worn or inadequate

3. Failure to Enforce Safety Rules

If the park allowed age-inappropriate participation, ignored height/weight restrictions, or failed to ensure safe use of equipment, liability may apply.

4. Dangerous Facility Conditions

Loose cords, exposed metal, improper installation, or crowded play areas can all contribute to severe injuries.

5. Gross Negligence

Waivers do not protect businesses from claims involving severe misconduct, disregard for safety, or reckless practices.

In Florida, surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim if the facility’s negligence contributed to the child’s death. Compensation may include:

• Funeral and burial expenses
• Emotional pain and suffering
• Loss of companionship
• Medical bills
• Punitive damages in cases of extreme negligence

Why Trampoline Park Accident Cases Require Thorough Investigation

At Flanagan & Bodenheimer, we know how complex these cases can be. Adventure parks often deny responsibility, shift blame onto the child or parents, or hide behind waivers.

Our investigations typically include:

• Reviewing surveillance footage
• Interviewing witnesses
• Obtaining maintenance logs and employee training records
• Analyzing equipment safety standards
• Working with engineering and safety experts
• Determining whether similar incidents had occurred at the same facility

A history of past injuries or safety violations can strengthen a family’s case.

Losing a child is unimaginable. Families deserve answers, compassion, and justice.

Our firm:

• Handles a limited caseload so every family receives full attention
• Provides direct access to an attorney at all times
• Covers all upfront costs
• Only charges fees if we successfully recover compensation
• Has extensive experience in wrongful death, negligent supervision, and premises liability claims

We fight not only for compensation but also to force facilities to improve safety and prevent future tragedies.

Families should not navigate this alone. Contact Flanagan & Bodenheimer Injury and Wrongful Death Law Firm for a free, confidential consultation. We will help uncover what happened—and pursue accountability for every preventable failure.