Amusement Park Accident and Injury Lawyers
Amusement Park Accidents
Amusement Park Accidents
Every year, 335 million people visit amusement parks in the U.S. Given this heavy traffic, you would think that the strictest of safety standards would be in place to keep ridegoers safe. However, some states don’t even have safety regulations for amusement park rides.
Regulations or not, amusement park attraction owners, manufacturers, and operators have a responsibility to ensure their rides are reasonably safe and don’t harm patrons.
If you or a loved one was injured in an amusement park accident, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit against the attraction’s owners, operators, or manufacturers. Our attorneys represent victims of amusement park injuries, including some victims of the Daytona Beach Sand Blaster accident. Our team also helps those injured in car accidents and victims of medical malpractice, along with others who suffered in dozens of other practice areas because of the negligence of another.
Contact our lawyers today for a free, no-risk consultation.
Our Process
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Documentation
First, your assigned legal team will gather records related to your claim, including medical records, medical bills, and insurance policy information.
These documents will help your attorney understand the extent of your injury, and build your case for compensation.
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Investigation
Your attorney and legal team will investigate your accident in great detail to gather the necessary evidence.
They may look at dashcam footage, security camera footage, police records, and more to help build your case.
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Negotiation
Your attorney will negotiate with the defense, outside of the courtroom, to help get you the compensation you may be entitled to.
If settlement negotiations are unsuccessful, your attorney is prepared to go to trial and present your case in the strongest possible form.
FAQs
How Many People Are Injured by Amusement Park Attractions?
Common Amusement Park Injuries
- Head, neck, back, and spinal injuries
- Whiplash
- Motion sickness, including nausea and dizziness
- Lacerations
- Torn ligaments
- Broken bones
- Drowning
- Brain aneurysms
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Death
Causes of Amusement Park Injuries
- Mechanical issues: May involve cables snapping, brakes or restraints failing, or rides becoming stuck
- Structural failures: Corrosion is a common problem for attractions
- Operator error: Including not leaving enough space between patrons, failing to deploy safety nets and other features, stopping rides abruptly, or failing to properly restrain patrons
- Collisions: With other patrons, cars, walls, or ride tracks and structures
- Ride ejections: Falling out of cars, swings, slides, or being thrown from inflatable devices
- Poor design: Some rides are inherently dangerous, even with restraints
- Patron error: Failure to follow height requirements or health warnings, or not following safety instructions
Are Amusement Park Attractions Regulated?
Three states lack regulation or laws for amusement park safety.
Lawsuits Filed After Deadly Amusement Park Accidents
The Sand Blaster roller coaster partially derailed, causing two passengers to fall 34 feet.

Who Can Be Held Liable for Amusement Park Injuries?
- Amusement park owners
- Manufacturers
- Ride operators