Fighting for Injury Victims Who Deserve Better
If your child was seriously injured on a playground in Conejo Valley, due to defective equipment, unsafe surfacing, or inadequate supervision, the property owner, equipment manufacturer, and installer may each be liable. When the playground is on public school grounds or in a city park, a government tort claim must be filed within six months of the injury or the claim is permanently barred.Grew Up in the Conejo Valley
I grew up in Thousand Oaks, attended Thousand Oaks High School, and have spent my career representing injured residents across the Conejo Valley. I know the 101 corridor from the Kanan interchange to Moorpark Road, the East County Courthouse, and how insurance companies respond to well-documented claims out here. Curt Brown has handled playground injury cases throughout Conejo Valley, pursuing defective equipment manufacturers, property owners, and school districts, and filing government tort claims within the six-month deadline when the playground is on public grounds.
Why Your Case Is Different
The 101 through the Conejo Valley transitions between Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Cases arising from accidents in this corridor can involve both county court systems, traffic engineering by different municipal entities, and multi-jurisdictional government claim requirements.
Kanan Road connects the Conejo Valley to Pacific Coast Highway through rugged canyon terrain. Limited sight lines, narrow shoulders, and heavy motorcycle and cyclist use make it a consistent location for serious accidents. Multiple fatal crashes have occurred along this corridor.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) publishes safety guidelines for public playground equipment and surfacing. Equipment that fails to meet these standards, improper fall zone clearances, broken components, inadequate surfacing depth, is powerful evidence of negligence or product defect.
Playgrounds in public parks are owned by government entities, cities, counties, or school districts. Claims require Government Claims Act notices within 6 months (Government Code §911.2). Private playground operators face standard premises liability rules without this shortened deadline.
Compensation Available in Your Case
Medical Expenses
Emergency care, surgery, and ongoing treatment for playground injuries.
Pain & Suffering
Physical pain and emotional distress for the child and family.
Future Treatment
Ongoing care for serious injuries including fractures, TBI, and spinal injuries from playground falls.
Parental Lost Wages
Income lost by parents providing care during recovery.
How Westwood Law Builds a Playground Injury Case
Playground cases can involve a government entity, an equipment manufacturer, or a private property owner, identifying the correct defendant early is critical.
Document the defective condition immediately
Playground equipment is often repaired or replaced immediately after a child is injured. We act fast to photograph the specific equipment, document the defect, and preserve the physical condition before repairs eliminate the evidence.
Research the equipment manufacturer
CPSC recalls, prior safety reports, and known defects in specific equipment models are investigated. Product liability claims against manufacturers can be pursued alongside premises liability claims.
Identify the correct defendant and deadline
Public parks and school playgrounds require a Government Claims Act notice within 6 months. Private property playgrounds allow direct civil claims. We identify the ownership immediately and file all required notices.
Establish the history of complaints
Many playground injuries occur at equipment that was reported as hazardous and ignored. Prior complaints, maintenance records, and inspection logs that show the owner knew of the defect dramatically strengthen the case.