AMUSEMENT PARK INJURY LAWYER IN OHIO

Amusement parks, theme parks, fairs, carnivals, and water parks can involve many different hazards. Common accidents may include:

• Roller coaster or ride malfunctions
• Restraint or safety harness failures
• Slip and fall accidents
• Falling objects
• Inadequate ride maintenance or inspections
• Employee or operator errors
• Electrical or mechanical failures
• Water slide or pool accidents
• Crowd-related injuries
• Food service or concession-area accidents

The cause of the accident can affect who may be responsible and what type of claim may be available.

Responsibility depends on how the accident happened.

Potentially responsible parties may include the amusement park owner or operator, ride manufacturer, maintenance company, contractor, concession operator, security company, or another business involved in operating or maintaining the property.

An investigation can help determine who created or failed to correct the dangerous condition that caused the injury.

Seek medical attention as soon as possible and report the incident to park employees, security, or management.

If you can safely do so, take photographs or videos of the ride, accident scene, dangerous condition, and your injuries. Gather contact information from witnesses and request a copy of any incident report that is created.

You should also keep tickets, receipts, wristbands, photographs, or other records showing that you were at the park when the accident occurred.

Helpful evidence may include:

• Photographs and videos
• Surveillance or ride footage
• Witness statements
• Incident reports
• Medical records
• Maintenance and inspection records
• Ride operation records
• Employee training records
• Prior complaints or reported problems
• Information about the ride or equipment involved

Because parks may control much of this evidence, speaking with an attorney early can help with efforts to preserve important records.

The compensation available depends on the circumstances of the accident, the severity of your injuries, and the laws of the state. Potential damages may include:

• Medical expenses
• Future medical care
• Lost wages
• Reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Disability or disfigurement
• Property damage
• Other injury-related losses

The specific damages available will depend on the facts of your case.

The deadline for filing a claim, called the statute of limitations, depends on the laws of the state, the type of accident, and the parties involved.

Different deadlines or notice requirements may apply in certain situations, including cases involving government-owned property, minors, or other special circumstances.

Because missing an applicable deadline could prevent you from pursuing compensation, consider speaking with an attorney as soon as possible after an amusement park accident.

Amusement park injury cases can involve complex questions about ride maintenance, inspections, employee training, property safety, and product defects. With 35 years fighting For The People, Morgan & Morgan has the resources to investigate serious accidents, preserve evidence, identify potentially responsible parties, and pursue the compensation our clients may be entitled to.

As America’s Largest Injury Law Firm™, with more than 1,100 lawyers nationwide, we can draw on attorneys, paralegals, investigators, case staff, and other professionals depending on what your claim requires. Your legal team can keep you informed about important developments and work with you throughout the process.

There is no cost to speak with us about what happened. We believe that everyone deserves excellent legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. Qualifying amusement park injury cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis, meaning there are no upfront attorney’s fees and you pay nothing unless we win your case.

The Fee is Free® unless we win.

If you or a loved one was injured at an amusement park in Ohio, contact Morgan & Morgan today for a free case evaluation to learn more about your legal options.