While visiting an amusement park, the last thing on your mind should be your personal safety. We all assume that a place designed to entertain and provide lasting memories would be void of hazards or dangers that might create injuries. But we have all heard of accidents in the news, sometimes devastating, occurring at an amusement park.
It is an unfortunate fact that even the world’s largest amusement parks may create safety hazards. Through mechanical failures or human error, incidents happen, and litigation may ensue. If you find yourself a victim of an amusement park injury, you may not be able to determine if the operators are responsible for your injury. Seeking legal advice immediately is the best course of action to protect your legal rights.
Responsibility for your injury will depend upon how the injury occurred and the parties involved. At times this may include not only the company operating the park, but also the manufacturer of the ride, the ride operator, or even another company. An attorney that understands the complexity of this type of litigation should be consulted.
Some of the more common injuries relating to amusement park injuries include:
Falling accidents due to slipping or improperly maintained pedestrian areas.
Dangerous park rides that are not correctly maintained.
Untrained ride operators, or individuals not certified to operate particular equipment
In addition to amusement park rides, concession stands, midway arcade games, or high traffic areas are also susceptible to hazardous conditions. Amusement parks, like other commercial properties, require property owners to be responsible to maintain an adequately safe environment for visiting patrons; something to think about if you find yourself the victim of a dangerous condition during your “day of fun.”
Source: sgglaw.com
