Amusement Park Negligence
Amusement parks, carnivals, fairs, etc. are great sources of enjoyment for many people, though they can turn into serious hazards when a negligent party is involved. The injuries that result from these acts of negligence can range anywhere from sprained ankles to a fatalities.
Many times, owners and operators of amusement parks are responsible for accidents that happen due to their own negligent decision-making. This can lead to more damages if the accidents could have easily been prevented.
Accidents are more likely to happen in smaller, short-term fairs that are repeatedly taken apart and put back together. Often these rides are not taken care of, and they get a lot of road-ware from being moved around. Staff and operators of these smaller, short-term fairs are often hired at the last moment, and do not always receive the training that they should, thus becoming more likely to cause a negligent accident.
In many amusement park accident cases, damages you may be entitled to are medical expenses, lost income, loss of enjoyment, pain and suffering, and emotional damages. In the case of death due to an amusement park accident, a loved one can also collect damages for medical and funeral expenses, emotional anguish, lost earnings, and even loss of consortium (companionship).
If you or a loved one had been involved in an amusement park accident, give the Law Offices of Herssein and Herssein a call today. The consultation is free, so the sooner you contact us, the faster we can get started on analyzing your case.