Sacramento Amusement Park Accident Lawyers
Millions of tourists visit California's numerous amusement parks every year. The state is home to some of the world's largest and busiest amusement parks, such as Disneyland, Sea World, Knott's Berry Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Universal Studios Hollywood, Legoland and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Visitors to these amusement parks trust that they will be safe when riding an attraction, however, it is estimated that thousands of visitors are injured every year while visiting an amusement park.
At Estey Bomberger, our Sacramento wrongful death lawyers can help victims of theme park accidents, including those who have lost a loved one in a theme park related accident. Our lawyers are familiar with the laws that apply to amusement park accidents and can use their expertise of these laws to recover damages stemming from a theme park accident injury or death. Damages in a personal injury or wrongful death claim may include medical bills, lost earnings, disfigurement, permanent scarring, funeral expenses, deceased's anticipated earnings, loss of support, loss of companionship, and pain and suffering.
What Causes a Sacramento Amusement Park Accident?
Although a percentage of amusement park accident injury and deaths are often the result of rider misconduct, there are many other factors that can cause an amusement park accident. Operator negligence or carelessness is one of the most common contributing factors in theme park incidents. In a story recently released by Rideaccidents.com, a miniature train loaded with passengers, derailed and overturned because the operator was driving too fast. One small boy was killed and 28 others were injured in the South Carolina amusement park crash. Additional causes of theme park accidents include flawed attraction design, mechanical failure, missing or malfunctioning safety restraints, insufficiently maintained rides and inappropriate supervision or security.
Amusement Park Safety Tips
The following safety tips can ensure amusement park visitors have a safe day at the park:
- Check a theme park's injury records. Although injuries are not always reported, some state inspection departments will have information on a park's safety record. If there is a consistent pattern of operator negligence, structural failure or mechanical failure, you may want to reconsider your visit to the park.
- Read attraction warning signs. Almost every ride has an age, weight or height restriction and some rides may even warn expectant mothers or visitors with heart problems to not ride an attraction. In any situation, take notice of restrictions and heed the warnings.
- Listen to the ride operator. Any instructions given by the ride operator should be followed. Failure to do so could result in disastrous consequences.
- Do not force children to ride an attraction. If a child exhibits any signs of fear, do not force him or her to ride an attraction. Even if a parent is riding with a child, if the child becomes too frightened, he or she may attempt to exit the ride.
Contact Estey Bomberger Today for a Free Consultation
If you or a loved one was seriously injured or killed in a theme park accident, contact a Sacramento amusement park accident attorney today. The consultation is free and there are no obligations. Our Sacramento personal injury attorneys can quickly determine if you have a claim and if so, who is responsible for your injury or loss. Dial (916) 903-5216 at any time of the day or night.