Millions of people a year travel to Florida for its wide range of fairs, festivals, amusement parks, and theme parks. With this, the thrill of danger on a ride can become all too real when the employees or owners of these parks act negligently. Many theme parks, especially those that are locally owned, are not carefully monitored resulting in accidents that may cause serious bodily harm, and in some cases, even death. If you or a loved one were injured due to the negligence of an amusement park or trampoline park, a Florida premises liability lawyer can help ensure you are adequately compensated for your losses.
Florida has some of the largest amusement parks in the world including:
- Walt Disney World Resort
- Universal Studios Florida
- Busch Gardens
- SeaWorld Florida
- Discovery Cove
- Legoland Florida
If a large amusement park did something wrong to cause injury or even death, you may be eligible for compensation. Shockingly, Florida amusement park accidents occur more frequently than you think. Larger parks like Walt Disney World Resort or Universal Studios Florida will often settle confidentially before an actual lawsuit takes place depending on the claim. Some of the most common amusement park injury claims are for:
- Brain and neck injuries (concussions or whiplash)
- Injuries to the head, neck, or spine
- Brain aneurysms from rapid rides
- Injuries or death from water rides
- Injuries or death caused by falling from or being thrown from a ride
Florida Trampoline Park Injuries and Liability
Trampoline parks in Florida are another popular place to take children and teenagers to get out of the house and have fun. Unlike other amusement parks, trampoline parks carry a much higher risk of injury. In the last ten years, trampolines have sent over 1 million people to the emergency room for injuries such as broken bones and fractures.
Most trampoline parks require all participants, including adults, to sign a liability waiver prior to entering the facility. The purpose of this waiver is to protect the park against any injury lawsuit that may occur on the premises. After all, jumping on trampolines can be extremely dangerous. Despite signing a liability form, this does not clear a trampoline park from liability of any injuries that were caused directly from negligence. Trampoline parks have rules and policies that staff must follow to make the experience safe for all guests. If you or your child is jumping on a trampoline and roll their ankle, chances are the trampoline park is not liable. However, if your or your child's injury can be proven as a result of mistrained staff, such as staff allowing multiple people to jump on one trampoline at the same time, or from faulty equipment, you may have a valid premises liability lawsuit.
In 2019, a 12-year-old boy died from a head injury after a fatal fall inside a Gastonia, North Carolina trampoline park while celebrating his birthday with friends. His mother filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the trampoline park and its' designer as they believed the 12-year-old boy died as the result of a lack of padding over the concrete floor. It was proven that if this section of the trampoline park had proper padding, the 12-year-old boy would still likely be alive today.
Lawyer for Amusement Park Injuries in Florida
If you or a loved one suffered an injury at a Florida amusement park or trampoline park, you may be able to file a lawsuit against the company even if you signed a liability waiver. If you have already been offered a settlement for your injury, it is important to speak with an experienced West Palm Beach premises liability lawyer immediately who can assist in determining how to proceed.
