"Sonya Pope brought her 8-year-old daughter to the Magical Bridge Playground in Redwood City's Red Morton Park on June 12, 2024, according to a claim Pope filed with the city. The girl was playing at the water play area when one of the metal structures broke off its base and fell on the right side of her head and the back of her neck, according to the claim."
"Pope took her child to the emergency room, where she was diagnosed with a concussion and neck pain, the claim stated. The next day, the girl's neck pain had gone away, but she still had symptoms from the concussion. The girl was given Tylenol for the pain and was told to avoid any physical activities that could hurt her head again for three weeks, according to medical records."
"At the multiple check-ups after the accident, the girl's doctor found that she was more forgetful after her concussion, according to medical records included in the claim. The city paid the family $16,815 on Sept. 9 to cover the girl's medical bills and $15,000 was ordered by the court to be placed in a blocked account for her to get access when she turns 18. The city added additional support to the structure for $2,000 after the incident."
On June 12, 2024, an 8-year-old was injured at the Magical Bridge Playground in Redwood City's Red Morton Park when a metal structure broke off its base and struck the right side of her head and the back of her neck. Emergency room evaluation diagnosed a concussion and neck pain. Neck pain resolved the next day but concussion symptoms persisted; the child received Tylenol and was advised to avoid activities that risk head injury for three weeks. She experienced mild headaches at school for months and increased forgetfulness was noted at multiple follow-ups. The city paid $16,815 for medical bills and $15,000 was placed in a blocked account until she turns 18. The city added $2,000 of structural support to the equipment.
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