Amusement Parks - Types of Accidents

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Amusement park accidents often occur at the following types of amusement park settings:

• Mobile Rides – those rides that move from site to site, even state to state, from events like carnivals and state fairs
• Fixed Rides – those that are a permanent attraction at an established Amusement Park (e.g., Disneyland or Six Flags)

While at an amusement park, injuries occur due to the following:

• Slip and fall on walkways;
• Faulty rides and equipment;
• Failure to warn of dangerous condition;
• Negligent workers

What is the most common injury:

• Neck injuries;
• Back injuries
• Head and brain injuries;
• Heart attack; and
• Fractures.

Reports indicate approximately half of all ride-related injuries happen to children under the age of 13. A common cause of accidents at amusement parks is when parents allow their children to go on rides that are not appropriate for their size. A parent or guardian should not allow their child to go on a ride where they do not pass the height requirement.

Water rides pose an additional risk because the height requirements are not regulated at the federal level.

As a general rule, be conservative when you are unsure if a ride is safe.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a roller coaster or amusement park accident, call us now at 1-800-483-2050 or contact us by clicking on Amusement Park Accident Attorney.

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