Amusement Park Accident Attorneys
An injury at a ride, waterpark, or attraction can leave difficult questions about maintenance and supervision. Pisanchyn Law Firm investigates the incident and documents the resulting harm.
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Understanding Amusement Park Injuries
The condition of a ride or walkway, staff actions, inspections, posted warnings, and incident reports may all be relevant.
Building a Claim Around Your Needs
Our attorneys examine the event, medical records, witness accounts, and available insurance coverage. We work to understand how the injury changes your daily life and what treatment or support may be needed later.
Tell Us What Happened
Free consultation. We can review the circumstances and explain possible next steps.
Incident Reports
We review this evidence as part of the incident and injury history.
Ride Conditions
We review this evidence as part of the incident and injury history.
Staff Accounts
We review this evidence as part of the incident and injury history.
Witnesses
We review this evidence as part of the incident and injury history.
Medical Care
We review this evidence as part of the incident and injury history.
Inspection Records
We review this evidence as part of the incident and injury history.
Amusement Park Injury Attorneys
Amusement park injuries caused by rides (such as roller coasters, water slides, bumper cars, spinning rides, and the like) cause thousands of injuries each year — everything ranging from cuts and bruises to broken bones and severe head trauma. The most serious theme park ride mishaps can even result in death.
HOW COMMON ARE AMUSEMENT PARK ACCIDENTS?
According to the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), more than 8,000 people are injured on amusement park rides annually. These statistics reflect only those injuries serious enough to require emergency room treatment, which means the total number of injuries is even higher.
Children make up 50% of amusement park ride injury victims – kids between 10 and 14 years old sustain the most injuries among all age groups. Children are also the most likely victims (75%) to be injured by falling out of a ride or being forcefully ejected.
COMMON TYPES OF AMUSEMENT PARK INJURIES
The most common injuries from amusement park accidents include:
- Head, neck, and back injuries
- Death as a result of falling, being thrown from a ride or a severe ride malfunction
- Stroke from trauma to ligaments in the neck
- Traumatic brain injury
- Brain aneurysms from roller coasters or other fast rides
- Lacerations, broken bones, or torn ligaments
- Drowning
CAUSES OF AMUSEMENT PARK INJURY
According to the CPSC, there are several leading contributors to amusement park injuries and fatalities. Most injuries occur due to:
- Mechanical failure of the ride
- Improper operation of the ride
- Passenger misuse or failure to follow instructions
- Nature of the ride
OUR AMUSEMENT PARK INJURY ATTORNEYS CAN HELP
The amusement park attorneys at the Pisanchyn Law Firm can get you the compensation you deserve after negligent acts at amusement parks or carnivals caused your injury. Call 1-800-444-5309 for a free consultation. We have offices in Scranton, Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and will travel to you.
Records That Can Help
- Seek appropriate medical care and follow the treating team’s advice.
- Keep records of appointments, treatment, therapy, and related expenses.
- Preserve incident reports, photographs, and witness contact information.
- Document missed work and changes in daily activities.
- Ask about future needs before accepting a settlement.
Related Practice Areas
Learn more about related injury and property claims.
Amusement Park Injuries FAQs
What evidence should I keep?
Save treatment records, photographs, incident reports, witness details, and records of expenses or missed work.
Can future care be part of a claim?
When supported by the facts and medical evidence, future treatment and support needs may be considered alongside immediate losses.
What happens during a free consultation?
We can listen to what happened, discuss available information, and explain possible next steps.
Help From Pisanchyn Law Firm
Our attorneys serve injured people and families in Scranton, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, and surrounding communities. We can review what happened and help document the injury’s impact.
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