In the state of New York, the regulation of amusement park safety is covered under the New York State Department of Labor. In New York City itself, the safety regulation of these parks is covered by the City of New York, and all such parks must have a permit to operate. Even before an application for such a permit is filed, inspections of the equipment must be conducted. Then, the license application must be reviewed by a board. In spite of all this, however, amusement park accidents still happen, and there are many causes and sources of negligence. If you’ve been hurt in an amusement park accident, you need an experienced personal injury lawyer to investigate the circumstances of your case to determine whether someone’s negligence led to your injury.
Negligence and Liability in Amusement Parks
There are all sorts of ways in which amusement parks try to avoid being liable for accidents that occur on their sites, but most of these are legally unfounded. The park will say that when you went on one of the rides, you assumed the risk of injury. However, if something was wrong with the equipment you rode on, or if it was operated improperly by someone who wasn’t trained, you wouldn’t have assumed that. If you did, you probably wouldn’t have assumed the risk. In that case, the park owner can still be held liable for your injuries.
Call to Schedule a Free Consultation with an Amusement Park Accident Lawyer Today
If you’ve been injured in an amusement park accident, call to schedule a free consultation with an amusement park accident lawyer today. This type of accident may cause serious injuries for which you need compensation.
