Personal Injury at an Amusement Park
Nothing can be more magical for small children than a visit to meet Santa and his reindeer, even if it is in the middle of summer! Imagine how you might feel if something happens to ruin the fun if a little one or even an older one is injured because of a careless action on the part of the amusement park where you are spending some family time.
Broken bones, burns, sprained ankles, cuts and bruises, dislocations and concussion, these are all common injuries.
It sounds frightening, but sometimes accidents happen when you least expect them. You may be left coping with the injuries as well as wondering how you are going to pay the bills if expensive medical treatment or surgery is necessary.
Personal injury claims can help to pay for unexpected bills if they are successful. If you, or a family member, are injured through no fault of your own, you should contact an attorney to discuss your legal options.
Risks of Injury at an Amusement
Accidents should be avoidable at an amusement park, but sometimes safety standards may slip or a staff member forgets to do the right thing. Just about any sort of accident can happen in a theme park.
There is often a part of every amusement park that is closed for repair or maintenance and it is important to warn visitors, especially young ones, that they should take care or avoid those places altogether.
If the warnings are not posted, then a visitor may not realize they are in danger of something falling on them or that a pathway or boardwalk could collapse under their feet.
It is, of course, important for anybody who is away from their own home to exercise a certain amount of common sense and care for where they are going.
But a visit to a theme park is meant to be fun and most visitors relax on a visit and don’t always anticipate a part of the park which is dangerous to use.
Making a Claim Against the Park Management
If you, or a member of your family, have been injured on private property and you are sure that you were not to blame, then you are legally entitled to seek compensation for any financial losses involved. The onus of proof that the accident was avoidable lies with you and this is not always easy to achieve.
You are strongly advised to seek legal help as soon as you can. An experienced personal injury lawyer can provide a professional opinion about the chances of success if you choose to take legal action.
If a claim is filed against one of the park’s employees or the management of the park, the lawyer will provide the professional expertise to pursue the claim on your behalf.
*Disclaimer:
The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Santa's Village, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
