San Francisco Amusement Park Accident Attorneys
People visit amusement parks, theme parks and water parks for the exciting atmosphere and thrilling rides. Over 270 million people visit amusement parks every year in the United States, according to statistics published by The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). However, what should be a happy time for victims and their families can quickly turn into tragedy. The CPSC reports that on average, 7,000 individuals are treated in emergency rooms for amusement park accident injuries each year. More than half of these injuries are to children between the ages of ten and fourteen years old.
Serious amusement park accidents claims require the attention of a skilled San Francisco amusement park accident attorney. Lawsuits may involve multiple areas of liability and complex legal issues. The San Francisco personal injury lawyers at Estey Bomberger have the experience and resources necessary to pursue the negligent or careless parties and help you recover nothing less than full and fair compensation you are entitled to. We strive to help victims and their loved ones recover the maximum money they may recover for their medical bills, lost earnings, serious injuries and wrongful death.
Causes of Amusement Park Accidents
In California, amusement parks are visited by millions of people every year, including both residents of California and tourists. Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, Universal Studios and Raging Waters produce billions of dollars each year. In their quest to attract visitors, amusement parks rapidly produce bigger and better rides, often neglecting to put them through the proper testing requirements before they open to the public. New rides are being billed as faster, higher and more frightening than ever. Riders may suffer whiplash, broken bones, head trauma, paralysis and even death in amusement park accidents. Causes of amusement park accidents include:
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Who is Responsible for an Amusement Park Accident Injury?
Determining liability and how much financial compensation (damages) a victim may receive depends on the severity of the injuries and the circumstances surrounding the accident. Another factor in determining liability is whether the victim had any fault in the accident occurring. The different areas of liability are:
Negligence
California State has strict laws that require amusement parks to take safety precautions. Rides found improperly maintained or unsafe proves that the park acted negligently. Park employees that failed to provide adequate warnings or safety instructions in regards to the ride are also the fault of the park and deemed careless. The amusement park is responsible for the actions of all employees.
Product Liability Law
An injured victim may file a lawsuit against the park if a ride’s design was found to be so dangerous that not even the proper maintenance or safety precautions could have prevented an accident from taking place. In product liability law claims the park and manufacturer may both be held responsible.
Premises Liability
Premises liability law states that the owner of a property must exercise reasonable care in the management, maintenance and construction of grounds and facilities. Failure to take reasonable may put liability on the park owner or tenant, depending on how an accident occurs.
Enlisting the help of a San Francisco Amusement Park Attorney
If you have suffered serious injury at an amusement park, the San Francisco personal injury attorneys at Estey Bomberger are here to help you through the entire legal process. Our desire is to keep the claims process as simple as possible so that you may focus on recovering from your injuries. We are available twenty-four hours a day to discuss your case at (415) 877-1334. In a free consultation, our San Francisco personal injury attorneys will review your case and determine if you are able to file a personal injury claim. If we represent you in your claim, we will not charge any legal fees unless we recover money for you.
Why Choose Estey Bomberger?
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