TWO PEOPLE INJURED ON ROLLER COASTER AT KNOTT’S BERRY FARM AMUSEMENT PARK IN BUENA PARK
Southern California has several amusement parks to offer to families on vacation in the summer and on the weekends. However, if these amusement parks are improperly or negligently maintained, then it may pose a danger to the people who visit. Many of the large amusement parks have special maintenance teams whose sole purpose is to check on the safety of the rides each and every day. If the rides malfunction, and people get injured on the rides, then those injured may be able to obtain compensation for their injuries. Have you been injured at an amusement park because of the negligence of someone else? Then call Greenberg & Rudman LLP now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO).
Two people were injured at Knott’s Berry Farm on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 on the ride Xcelerator. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. and both people were taken to the hospital for their injuries. One of the injured was a 12 year old boy, who suffered lacerations to his leg, and the other was a man who complained of back pain. A video taken of the two was recorded and shows particles flying into the riders’ faces halfway through the ride. A spokesperson for Knott’s Berry Farm stated that the ride is inspected every day and that it was the first incident since the ride opened in 2002.
Since Knott’s Berry Farm, and other amusement parks like it sell tickets to visitors and allow them to come into the park, they owe the visitors a certain standard of care and have a certain duty to keep the park safe. Although these amusement parks may not be completely responsible for freak accidents like lightning storms, they are responsible for the care and maintenance of the rides in their park. Greenberg & Rudman LLP is committed to obtaining compensation for victims injured by the negligence of others. We do not have the power to undo an injury or bring back a loved one, but we can help you seek compensation. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for your free and confidential consultation. Go to www.alawpro.com to read more about our law firm.
