Personally I love theme parks! It brings back fond memories of when I was a youngster, and I still enjoy the thrill of the fast roller coasters and thrill rides. Health and safety in a theme park is naturally a significantly important issue. Rides are tested and tried several times, and regularly inspected to make sure no harm can come to those using them.
There have been accidents in the past where harnesses have released riders, or where rides have become stuck for several hours in upside down position’s this sort of thing should (in theory) never happen; but when it does, you may have a claim for compensation.
Other than the rides breaking down or being faulty themselves, there could be other causes of injuries. You could trip over a hazard on the grounds of the ride, or get caught by a protrusion. Similar rules that apply to shops and supermarkets can apply to what is classed as the “premises” of the ride. As with safety inspections that should be constantly carried out by the ride owner to make sure the ride itself is safe, cleaning and maintenance needs to be carried out tom make sure there are no hazards that could harm people, or substances that could cause people to slip.
From experience in general, accidents in theme parks when it comes to rides are quite uncommon. Accidents on the grounds in general are more common; this time I’m talking about the premises of a theme park itself – like the grounds of Alton Towers or Drayton Manor, as propose to the grounds of a ride. The same principles apply – cleaning and inspection regimes to ensure that tripping hazards or slipping hazards are reduced to a minimum level. If you do have an accident in a theme park that you feel could have been prevented by those in charge, you may have a claim for compensation.
It’s always best to speak to a specialist personal injury lawyer directly – especially if your accident is due to a defective or faulty ride. If you have been injured due to a ride, and your injuries are serious, get in touch now. We are a specialist firm of personal injury lawyers with particular experience in complex and serious accidents. Call our free claims helpline on 0800 634 75 75 for free, no obligation advice.
