[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/what-are-your-rights-when-injured-at-an-amusement-park\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/what-are-your-rights-when-injured-at-an-amusement-park\/","headline":"What Are Your Rights When Injured at an Amusement Park?","name":"What Are Your Rights When Injured at an Amusement Park?","description":"The entire country took notice when the news of a\u00a014-year-old boy falling to his death\u00a0at an Orlando amusement park hit the news. While this story definitely shocked and saddened anyone who heard it, many people don\u2019t realize that amusement park accidents are more common than they realize. The horrible nature of this accident was reported...","datePublished":"2022-04-05","dateModified":"2025-12-16","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/author\/zimmet\/#Person","name":"Zimmet & Zimmet","url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/author\/zimmet\/","identifier":8,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3010bdac5ced5112b2840e84f5233c0b7d763a33cb3d5b6de07a5a4b44884d69?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3010bdac5ced5112b2840e84f5233c0b7d763a33cb3d5b6de07a5a4b44884d69?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Zimmet & Zimmet","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/footer-logo-blue.svg","url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/footer-logo-blue.svg","width":0,"height":0}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/what-are-your-rights-when-injured-at-an-amusement-park.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/what-are-your-rights-when-injured-at-an-amusement-park.jpg","height":667,"width":1000},"url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/what-are-your-rights-when-injured-at-an-amusement-park\/","about":["Personal Injury"],"wordCount":843,"articleBody":"The entire country took notice when the news of a\u00a014-year-old boy falling to his death\u00a0at an Orlando amusement park hit the news. While this story definitely shocked and saddened anyone who heard it, many people don\u2019t realize that amusement park accidents are more common than they realize. The horrible nature of this accident was reported on heavily, but the fact is, injuries occur almost daily at amusement parks across the country.Do you know what rights you have when injured at an amusement park? If not, it\u2019s time to learn more to know how to handle this situation if you ever find yourself in it.One of the best things you can do in this situation is to contact our\u00a0amusement park accident lawyers\u00a0at Zimmet & Zimmet. We can help with your case and ensure you recover the compensation you deserve.How Common Are Florida Amusement Park Accidents?There\u2019s no question that one of the\u00a0top attractions in Florida\u00a0is the theme parks. Universal Studios, Disney World, Busch Gardens, and SeaWorld are just a few of the options available. Each year, millions of people from around the globe flock to these parks, with\u00a0Florida\u2019s Universal Studios\u00a0being the most visited theme park in the world.This could be one of the reasons why this park also has one of the highest rates of ride injuries in the area. Unfortunately, quite a few cases are never reported, making it difficult to get an accurate look at the real impact of amusement park accidents in Florida.While this is true, the state of Florida still mandates that all theme parks in the area submit an injury port at the end of every three months. However, the only injuries reported on these are if a visitor is hospitalized for 24 hours or more due to the incident.Common Causes of Theme Park AccidentsThe safety of rides at theme parks, particularly roller coasters, has increased in the past few decades. After all, it isn\u2019t shocking to learn that the old wooden roller coasters were not as safe as the modern, state-of-the-art rides available today.While this is true, negligent acts and omissions can still cause injuries on rides, no matter how old or new it is. Some of the most common reasons injuries occur include:Weak, defective, or unattached restraints and lap barsInadequate warnings about ride risksPoor maintenance practicesDefective manufacturing or designRide operator distractions or errorsImproper staff trainingThese are just a few examples of how visitors are injured while on amusement park rides. However, injuries also occur from slips, trips, falls, and other situations.Protecting Your Rights After a FloridaAfter an amusement park injury, you must take steps to protect your rights. If you want to file a personal injury lawsuit, it\u2019s best to take the following steps:Seek Medical Attention Right AwayAfter being injured at an amusement park, go to the doctor or emergency room right away. This will help document your injuries and reduce the likelihood of worsening.You can seek medical care at some parks, on-site, such as Universal Studios. However, this isn\u2019t an option at all Florida theme parks.Report the Incident and Your InjuriesIt\u2019s important to let the park administrators know about what happened and your injuries right away. This is especially important if you don\u2019t need urgent medical attention. This is because small incidents usually don\u2019t get noticed by administrators.Document Your InjuriesIt\u2019s a good idea to capture videos and pictures of the accident scene. Do the same with your injuries. This type of documentation can help to show what happened and the extent of your injuries. If you cannot document your injuries on your own, you can ask someone to help you do it. Make sure the pictures are clear and that you capture several angles.Contact Our Legal TeamIf you are injured at a Florida amusement park, it\u2019s best to\u00a0contact our legal team\u00a0right away. Since this is a personal injury lawsuit, there is a statute of limitations of four years from when the incident took place. Because of this, you need to make sure that you report your injury and begin the legal process as soon as possible.Most amusement park incident and accident cases are settled out of court. One of the main reasons for this is that the parks don\u2019t want the incident to get public attention, harming their reputation.Don\u2019t Wait to ActUnfortunately, amusement park accidents in Florida happen all the time. Because of this, you must take steps to protect yourself and your rights.\u00a0At Zimmet & Zimmet, we have experience representing accident victims and will fight for your rights and help you get the compensation you deserve.Have you been injured in an accident or fall? Do You have question and want to know your legal options. Call 386-255-6400 for a free consultation and remember there is NO FEE unless WE Win."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What Are Your Rights When Injured at an Amusement Park?","item":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/what-are-your-rights-when-injured-at-an-amusement-park\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]