Amusement Park or Theme Park Injuries

Every year, millions of people visit the Sunshine State to take advantage of the amusement parks that dot the state. Because there are so many tourist destinations across Florida, there are amusement parks everywhere from the panhandle to South Florida. The amusement parks are in a very competitive business, and they are constantly developing new rides and attractions. Unfortunately, these rides can often be dangerous. It is not uncommon to hear about amusement park guests who have sustained serious injuries on these rides. There can be many causes to accidents including:

•          Operator error;
•          Inappropriate supervision;
•          Defective design;
•          Mechanical failure;
•          Missing safety equipment;
•          Malfunctioning lap bars and safety features;
•          Poor maintenance;
•          Guest behavior

There are a number of amusement and theme parks right here in Florida, and each one has a responsibility to keep their guests safe. Some of Florida’s parks include:

• Universal Studios Orlando
• Disney Animal Kingdom
• Walt Disney World
• Disney Land
• Magic Kingdom
• Epcot Center
• SeaWorld Orlando
• Islands of Adventure
• Legoland Florida
• Wet ‘n Wild Orlando
• Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
• ESPN Wide World of Sports Orlando

Water parks are also very common in Florida. They can be very dangerous when they are not managed and attended properly. There are many causes for accidents at water parks including inadequate lifeguards, failure to monitor water quality and pool filtering equipment, dangerous drains and other outlets in the pool, and other mechanical problems. If you or a family member has been injured or a loved one has died due to an amusement park accident, it is important to contact a qualified Fort Lauderdale amusement part lawyer. At David W. Singer and Associates, P.A. we help clients who have been victims by taking advantage of our experience with these specialized cases. Contact us to find out more about how we can help.