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The ticket we purchased from the amusement park had a disclaimer on it. Does this mean we can’t sue for any injuries suffered at the park?

After I was injured at the amusement park, the staff had me sign “routine documents” before they took me to the hospital. Now I find out that I signed something saying that the park was not liable for my injuries. Is this valid?

I scraped my arm on the slide at the water park. Now it is all red, painful and puffy, and my doctor says I have septicemia. Can I sue the water park for not sufficiently purifying the water?

My husband has a bad back. He has suffered significant, additional pain after going on the bumper cars. Is the amusement park liable for this?

My child became ill on the Scrambler when the ride broke and they couldn’t get it stopped for 10 minutes. Is the amusement park liable?

The Ferris wheel I was on with my child broke down, and we were stuck in the air at the top of an incline for everyone to see. The park had us climb down some scaffolding, and now my child is terrified of heights. Can we sue for emotional distress?

My son was a bystander and was injured by a set of keys that fell out of a man’s pocket while the man was on a ride at a theme park. Who is at fault?

My toddler was playing in the ball room at an amusement park and was buried under the balls for an unknown period of time, causing a brain injury. Who is liable?

My child drowned at the water park, even though there were lifeguards on duty. Can I hold the park or the individual lifeguards liable?

My family went to a paintball park. I was hit by a paintball in the face, and suffered a cracked cheekbone. Is the park liable?

In what situations do injured people "assume the risk" of an accident?

My 10-year old ignored the warning signs at the coaster’s entrance that had age, height and weight criteria. He broke one arm and leg when he stuck out his arms and legs. Are we partially responsible? Will we recover any damages?

The overhead seat belt that a theme park attendant strapped on for my Shockwave roller-coaster ride became unlatched midway through the ride. I have a history of high blood pressure and suffered a mild seizure because of the violent shaking, jolting and jouncing. Does the park have any liability?

My 14-year old snuck into the theme park without paying the admission and, in going on a whirling ride with its twists and turns, suffered a whiplash. Does the fact that he did not pay for admission restrict his damage award?

Amusement Park Accidents and Liability

How is a lawyer reimbursed in an amusement park accident?

If I am injured on a roller coaster ride at an amusement or theme park, is the park liable or is the ride’s manufacturer liable for the roller coaster accident?

My child suffered brain injuries from a new roller coaster that will require significant medical treatment in the future, which we don’t know the cost of yet. How can the court deal with this to make sure there is enough money?

My daughter was injured in an amusement park’s haunted house when one of the characters grabbed her. Can she be compensated for her injury?



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