On the Job Injury

Now that summer is here and theme parks are open, many of us are heading out with the family to Worlds of Fun, Six Flags St. Louis, Silver Dollar City, or your local traveling fair or carnival to enjoy roller coasters and other amusement park rides. Amusement parks can be great sources of fun. After all, Disneyland is known as the “happiest place on earth.” However, not every trip to an amusement park is filled with joy. For some theme park patrons, their visits become real life nightmares like something out of Final Destination 3.

In 2008, there were about 1,343 reported injuries arising out of accidents involving amusement park rides according to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA). In the past 5 years, Disneyland has been sued for injuries 140 times. This does not include the number of claims that were brought that never required suit.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that two people on average are killed each year on amusement park rides. Amusement Park Case An estimated 1,207 injuries occurred on amusement park rides in 2010, according to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA).

Some of the area’s popular attractions include:

Worlds of Fun
Six Flags St. Louis
Silver Dollar City
Local traveling fair or carnival

Is the theme park liable for your injuries?
The simple answer is it depends. The manufacturer could possibly be at fault and sometimes a theme park patron’s own negligence may cause their injuries. Theme park accident injuries can occur for a number of reasons, including operator error, mechanical failure, and even defects in design. Amusement park liability typically arises under 3 areas of tort law: 1) premises liability, 2) products liability, and 3) negligence. If the theme park or its employees were negligent or the ride was not designed properly, you may be able to recover for your injuries. See : Is the theme park liable for your injuries?

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