AMUSEMENT PARK ACCIDENT LAWYERS

Carnival Ride Safety

Roller Coaster Accident Attorney Provides Safety Tips

Most roller coasters and carnival rides have been thoroughly tested and maintained. However, passengers are often advised to follow the following safety tips that could prevent injury:

• Follow instructions of the ride operator
• Use safety equipment, such as seat belts and shoulder harnesses when provided
• Be aware of the age, height and weight restrictions
• Check that the ride operator is wearing an identification badge
• Follow the posted rules
• Stay inside until the ride comes to a complete stop
• Keep hands, arms and legs inside at all times

Parents should also follow the following tips that can help keep your children safe while enjoying amusement rides:

• Watch your children while the ride is in progress and tell the operator to stop if you are concerned for a child’s safety
• Pay attention to the operator’s behavior before allowing your child to get on a ride
• Explain safety tips and behaviors to your child before allowing them on a ride. These tips include: remaining seated, keeping hands and feet inside the ride and following the operator’s instructions

If you are concerned about the safety of a carnival ride or you observe an operator who is not following safety guidelines, immediately notify park management.

Who is Responsible for a Carnival Ride Accident?

Every personal injury case is unique, and carnival ride lawsuits can vary depending on the specific circumstances that caused an amusement park accident.

Most carnival accidents are caused by one of the following:

• Mechanical failure
• Design flaws
• Rider behavior (for example, unbuckling your seatbelt on a ride)
• Operator negligence

Carnival Ride Injury Claims

There are several kinds of claims commonly filed against amusement parks or ride owners. These include:

• Failure to properly maintain and inspect a ride
• Failure to provide passengers with safety instructions or warnings
• Negligent operation of the ride that results in an injury
• Failing to warn those with health issues that a particular ride may pose additional risks
• Failure to keep areas walkways and public areas outside of the attraction ride safe from moving parts
• Poor ride design

As roller coaster lawyers, we have a track record of success in helping injured clients and their families after a carnival ride or roller coaster accident. This is just one of the many cases the attorneys at The Barnes Firm have personally overseen:

Dwaileebe v. Six Flags Darien Lake – A passenger was ejected out of a popular roller coaster at a New York State amusement park. The accident caused a client to be thrown about ten feet in the air before landing on pavement.

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Amusement Park Accident Causes

Thrill ride accidents can include:

• Mobile Rides – attractions that can be packed-up and moved from one site to another, like carnivals and state fairs
• Fixed Rides – these are permanent attractions at established Theme Parks like Disney World or Six Flags

The following can contribute to a serious accident at carnivals or fixed amusement parks:

• Slip and fall on walkways
• Negligent workers
• Faulty equipment or rides
• Failure to warn people of potential hazards

This is a list of the most common injuries that result from thrill ride accidents:

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

Half of all ride-related accidents happen to young children under the age of 13. Parents and guardians should not allow a child to go on a ride if they do not meet the proper height requirement.

As a general rule, do not allow yourself or your child on a ride if you believe it could be unsafe.