Virginia Amusement Park Accident Lawyer
Like many things in life, amusement parks may be all fun and games until someone gets hurt. Ending up injured after a day that was supposed to be filled with fun can leave you feeling frustrated and concerned that the amusement park owner and operators may not have fully complied with their required safety obligations. The causes of an accident can vary significantly – from tripping on a poorly maintained sidewalk to being thrown from a quickly moving roller coaster.
A Virginia amusement park accident lawyer could leverage their experience and knowledge to work in your case, every step of the way. Speak with a qualified personal injury attorney that could fight for you.
Right to Recovery
Liability for injuries sustained in an amusement park accident will commonly be predicated on theories of negligence, products liability (often, defects in a ride’s component parts) or premise liability (the duty of the business owner to make the property safe for invited customers). A lawyer can help to determine the most appropriate type of claim for your situation, and can help you understand your right to recover damages for:
- Medical bills
- Rehabilitation costs
- Lost wages, and
- Pain and suffering
While in some cases it may be necessary to go to court to recover damages, an experienced Virginia amusement park accident lawyer could also negotiate with the amusement park lawyers to settle out of court. In many cases, the amusement park may prefer this course of action in order to avoid negative publicity.
The Amusement Park’s Defense
After an amusement park has become notified that an accident causing injuries has occurred, it will likely prepare a series of defenses designed to minimize its liability for damages. A Virginia amusement park accident lawyer could help mitigate the impact of these defenses, which may include:
- Passenger failure to follow warning signs. If the amusement park’s lawyers can show that a passenger failed to follow the safety instructions provided by the amusement park and ride operator, the park’s liability for damages sustained in an accident may be reduced or eliminated entirely.
- Passenger’s assumption of risk. The park may argue that the passenger assumed the risk of injuries by boarding the ride in the first place. In the case of a products liability or negligence lawsuit, however, a lawyer can argue that the passenger did not consent to the defect or negligence that caused the accident.
- Liability disclaimers. Often, when you purchase a ticket to visit an amusement park or ride a particular ride, the amusement park’s lawyers have included a liability disclaimer on the ticket itself. However, these claims can often be defeated through a variety of theories (including the inability of children to understand the repercussions of such a disclaimer).
Our lawyers will investigate the scene, interview witnesses and consult with experts as we work to uncover the true cause of the accident.
How a Virginia Amusement Park Attorney Can Help
Injuries occurring at amusement parks, by their nature, always occur at the most unexpected of times. If you or a loved one have been injured in an amusement park accident, contact our Virginia amusement park accident lawyers today so that they could fight to protect your rights.
