{"id":35263,"date":"2021-04-08T17:42:06","date_gmt":"2021-04-08T17:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/downtownlalaw.com\/?page_id=35263"},"modified":"2026-06-14T11:48:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T11:48:53","slug":"childrens-gym-wrongful-death-and-injury-attorneys","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/downtownlalaw.com\/es\/practice-areas\/personal-injury\/childrens-gym-wrongful-death-and-injury-attorneys\/","title":{"rendered":"Abogados de lesiones y muerte por negligencia en gimnasios infantiles"},"content":{"rendered":"

Children\u2019s Gym Wrongful Death and Injury Attorneys<\/h1>\n
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My Gym Children\u2019s Fitness Center of Wheaton and My Gym Enterprises (the parent company) was sued for the wrongful death of a 7-year-old boy named Brady Doherty. The lawsuit arises from a 2018 incident in the children\u2019s gym.<\/p>\n

On September 30, 2018, the boy was attending a birthday party on the premises of My Gym (located at Danada Square East in Wheaton, Illinois). Brady was on the Space Flight ride \u2013 a zip line attraction at the gym. The spotter assigned by the gym failed to follow Brady. Brady was vaulted into a pole (that was unpadded) and dropped down onto the floor. Brady stuck his head on the unpadded cement floor on which he landed.<\/p>\n

Staff did not provide Brady with a harness or a helmet. Just a few days after the incident, on October 2, 2018, Brady died as a result of his injuries \u2013 critical skull and brain injuries<\/a>.<\/p>\n

My Gym was sued on the basis that it failed to supervise the child properly as he used the zip line equipment and on the basis that it failed to both install and provide safety devices that could have prevented the boy\u2019s injuries and subsequent death.<\/p>\n

My Gym is a company dedicated to children. According to information available on their website, \u201cMy Gym was born out of [the] passion to teach children in a fun, physically engaging environment\u201d with the goal of creating \u201can environment where children feel loved and supported so their self-esteem and confidence can flourish.\u201d My Gym has been around for more than 35 years and has more than 600 locations.<\/p>\n

Although the incident made many parents worry about the safety of their children while on the premises of the gym, many parents continue to trust that their kids are safe. Many parents reason that the incident was just an unfortunate accident; however, the incident was a direct result of negligence \u2013 it could have been avoided.<\/p>\n

As a parent, you must be aware of your right to take legal action if your child is harmed as a result of the negligent and reckless actions of a party or entity. If your child suffers injuries or loses his or her life because of an incident that occurred at a children\u2019s gym, you might have grounds to pursue a claim. Do not hesitate to seek legal assistance to explore the possibility of filing an injury claim or a wrongful death claim.<\/p>\n

If you ever find yourself in need of legal assistance for the harm that your child suffered at a children\u2019s gym, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance at our experts at Downtown L.A. Law Group at your earliest convenience. At Downtown L.A. Law Group, our lawyers have many years of experience handling all types of claims \u2013 always fighting for the rights of victims and their families. If you would to learn more about your right to sue for the harm that your child suffered, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our firm at your earliest convenience.<\/p>\nSome Causes Associated with Gym Accidents<\/span>\n

Accidents at children\u2019s gyms can happen for a variety of reasons. It is easy to think that children are simply prone to accidents due to their natural carelessness and disregard for their safety. Although tripping on untied shoelaces could classify as a simple accident caused by carelessness, the accidents that occur in children\u2019s gyms are typically much more complex.<\/p>\n

Consider the following points:<\/p>\n