Amusement parks and theme parks are all about fun and games – especially for our children. Sadly, some injuries due to negligence occur at these parks, as well.
If you or your child are injured due to negligence on behalf of the amusement park or its employees, you may have a right to sue for fair compensation to recover damages due to the accident.
The Texas Department of Insurance has some statistics on injuries at amusement parks and water parks in Texas going back to 2018.
Just looking at the Texas Amusement Parks, that report shows the following reported injuries in the past few years:
Six Flags Over Texas
Arlington
15 injuries reported
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Momentum Silver Street
Houston
10 injuries reported
Sea World Texas
San Antonio
6 injuries reported
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Wonderland Amusement Park
Amarillo
5 injuries reported
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Gravity Park
South Padre Island
2 injuries reported
Alley Cats Entertainment Hurst
Arlington
1 injury reported
Ellen’s Amusement Center
Cedar Hill
1 injury reported
Great Wolf Lodge
Grapevine
1 injury reported
Moody Gardens
Galveston
1 injury reported
New York Texas Zipline
Poynor
1 injury reported
Injuries were reported for children as young as 2 years old up to “children” in their fifties.
Those accidents resulted in broken arms, lacerations, broken toes, injured collar bones, ankle injuries, cuts requiring stitches, neck pain, shoulder/back/knee problems, head injuries, contusions and finger injuries.
They came about from things such as clothing which was caught in machinery, falls, trouble exiting rides, collisions with other riders, sudden unexpected movement, being struck by an object and hitting parts of the ride while in motion.
Texas amusement parks can lead to a wide variety of injuries for a wide variety of reasons.
Theme parks and amusement parks should be places of fun, where families can build great memories together. But if that fun is marred by an injury to you or your child, and it is due to negligence on behalf of the theme park, you should be fairly compensated for the damages which resulted.
These types of lawsuits are called “premises liability” suits. At Carrigan & Anderson, we can help if you or your child are injured due to negligence at a Texas amusement park. Call or text with attorney Stephen Carrigan at (361) 884-4437 or use the contact form here on our website to reach us.
We’ll work diligently on your behalf to assist you in receiving the settlement you deserve.
At Carrigan & Anderson, PLLC we can talk to you about your options and rights.
