Have you been injured at an Ohio amusement park and need to learn more about your legal options? At the law offices of O'Connor, Acciani and Levy, our team of premises liability injury attorneys have been helping injury victims and their families for more than 30 years and offer free consultations to help determine the merits of your claim. For help with your amusement park injury, contact us today or complete a Free Case Evaluation form to contact an online representative in real time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
COMMON AREAS OF POTENTIAL LIABILITY
Amusement rides, slides, and activities range widely in terms of size, speed, height, g-forces, intensity, and intended audience. Riders range widely in terms of age, height, weight, mental ability, developmental maturity, and their ability to understand the forces. While these factors contribute to the excitement of thrill rides, they also combine to create very real dangers for certain groups of people - most notably small children. Additionally, some rides may have mechanical defects or inadequate safety features while other ride may not provide necessary warnings of safety risks. Some common areas of neglect that can contribute to a serious injury while on an amusement park ride include:- Sharp metallic edges on rollercoaster cars and carriages
- Cables that are loose or malfunctioning
- Improper operation of equipment (due to misbehavior or lack of training)
- Absence of warning notice signs
- Insufficient lighting
- Exposed wiring and short circuits
- Lack of equipment maintenance
