Who is Liable?

Depending on the circumstances surrounding an amusement park accident, liability can vary.

Accidents are usually caused by one of the following:

• Rider behavior (i.e., unbuckling your seatbelt on a ride)
• Operator behavior
• Mechanical failure
• Design limitation

Do I have a Claim?

The following are the most common claims against amusement parks:

• Failure to keep the amusement park ride in a safe condition through proper maintenance and inspection
• Failure to give proper instructions or warnings
• Negligent operation of the ride that results in an injury
• Not properly warning those with health issues the inherent dangers of the attraction ride
• Failure to keep areas outside of the attraction ride safe for the public, such as walkways and public areas
• The design of the amusement park ride is inherently dangerous, such that normal operation results in injury.