Few things bring more joy, especially to children, than an amusement park. Florida is the world’s amusement park capital. In fact, Florida has over 100 million visitors each year. Many of which come to simply experience our world-famous amusement ride parks.
Despite being highly regulated and frequently inspected, amusement park rides still have inherent risks associated with them. Sometimes, a seemingly safe ride or attraction results in serious injury or death to the rider(s), through no fault of their own.
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We believe that the costs associated with hiring a lawyer shouldn’t prevent any amusement park injury victim from obtaining sound legal counsel. Because of this, our law firm handles all amusement injury claims on a contingency fee basis. This means there are no out of pocket expenses and you only owe attorney’s fees if we settle your claim or win a favorable verdict in court.
Common Causes of Amusement Ride Injuries
There are many causes of amusement ride accidents. In some cases, there could be multiple causes for an injury or death associated with an amusement park ride. The causes could include, but are not limited to, any of the following:
- Mechanical failure.
- Structural failure.
- Defect in the design or manufacturing of the ride.
- Lack of maintenance.
- Failure of ride operators to follow proper safety procedures.
- Ride operators under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Improper training for ride operators.
- Riders ignoring or violating safety procedures.
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Other Common Amusement Park Injuries
Not all injuries or deaths that occur at amusement parks are related to the rides. There are many incidents at amusement parks, involving serious injury or death, that are not ride related.
For instance, a two-year-old toddler, from Nebraska, was pulled into a lake and drowned, while visiting Walt Disney World with his family in 2016. In July 2000, seven people were injured in a chlorine spill while visiting Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Other causes of amusement park related injuries might include:
- Slip and fall accidents caused by wet surfaces or broken safety rails.
- Missing or unsecured gates allowing access to dangerous areas, especially small children.
- Failure to place warning signs for dangerous areas or conditions.
- Inadequate lighting in parking lots, inviting robbery or assault.
- Lack of security at events, especially when alcohol is involved.
- Motor vehicle accidents, involving amusement park transportation, such as trams or buses.
- Animal Bites
Amusement Park Injury Claims
Under most circumstances, claims against amusement parks will be filed under premises liability laws. Yet, they are not limited only to premises liability. Depending on the circumstances of your claim, you may be entitled to compensation from additional claims or parties. Other amusement park injury cases may include:
- Product Liability – If you were injured on a ride that is found to have a defect in design or manufacturing.
- Motor Vehicle Accidents – If you were injured as a passenger on amusement park transportation or amusement park transportation collided with your vehicle.
- Third Party Claims – Amusement parks often hire contractors for animal shows, security, maintenance or other duties. If an injury results from a contractor’s negligence, you may have an additional claim against the contracted company.
- Wrongful Death – If a loved one died as a result of amusement park negligence.
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