San Diego Amusement Park Accident Lawyers
Slip and Fall Accidents / Premises Liability Claims : Amusement Park Accidents
San Diego and Southern California Roller Coasters and Amusement Parks Can Be Very Fun, But Very Serious Accidents Happen Causing Serious Injury and Even Death.
Southern California is the Amusement Park Capital of the World
San Diego is fortunate to have many amusement parks in close proximity. Knotts Berry Farm, Disneyland, Raging Waters, Knotts Soak City Water Park, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Wild Rivers, and Six Flags are only a short driving distance away for San Diegans in Southern California. In addition, San Diego boasts Legoland, Sea World, 
Belmont Park, the San Diego Zoo, and the San Diego Wild Animal Park. The last thing that people want to think about is getting injured on a roller coaster or while enjoying themselves at one of these amusement parks, but it happens more often than you think.
Roller Coasters are Dangerous and Potentially Deadly
Because roller coasters can be potentially dangerous, you will need to take as many safety measures as you can. The best way people can decrease their chances of getting injured on a roller coaster is by making sure they are properly fastened before the ride takes off. If you do not think you are adequately fastened in your cart, notify the operator before the ride begins. Here are some other ways you can prevent roller coaster accidents:
- Do not ride if you already have in injury. An amusement park ride can only worsen the problem.
- Try to keep all of your limbs inside the cart. Many roller coaster rides are designed to restrict a person’s movement for this reason.
- Do not take items that could fly out of your possession with you on a ride. Those possessions could be dangerous to you or others if they escape your grasp at a fast speed.
- Be mindful of what is around you. Pay attention to all of the speed changes and barriers that may come your way.
- Make sure you only go where you are supposed to go. Stay out of places that only operators and maintenance workers are supposed to be.
Primary Causes of Roller Coaster Accidents
Despite taking safety precautions, people still get seriously injured or even killed while on amusement park rides. Here are the main causes of roller coaster accidents:
- Faulty safety harnesses or safety belts
- Negligent maintenance of the roller coaster track
- Cart derailment
- Broken carts
- Careless operation of the roller coaster
- Flying debris from the coaster track
In addition to injuries which may occur while riding one of the roller coasters or amusement park rides, there are the typical premises liability accidents, such as slip and fall accidents or negligent security, which can also cause injury.
Getting hurt while you are supposed to be having fun on a roller coaster is very tragic. Fortunately, we can provide assistance in your time of need. The Jurewitz Law Group are skilled amusement park injury accident attorneys. We have the experience and knowledge to help you if the unthinkable happens. So, if you or someone you know has ever been involved in a roller coaster accident or while enjoying themselves at an amusement park, please call our office at 888-233-5020 for a free consultation.
Blog for Slip and Fall Accidents / Premises Liability Claims
- McDonald’s Trips Up in Slip-and-Fall Case
Description: In 2007, Virginia resident Mercilla Lindor fell outside a Massachusetts McDonald’s during some nasty weather. She broke her foot and was immediately transported to a nearby hospital. - Proving Negligence after Falling on a Slippery Floor in San Diego
Description: Suffer a serious fall in San Diego? A personal injury lawyer may help prove negligence after a fall on a slippery floor. Call now: 888-233-5020 or 619-233-5020. - Insurance Company Tactics in a San Diego Slippery Floor Injury Claim
Description: Call a San Diego personal injury lawyer if you have been injured in a fall on a slippery floor - 888-233-5020 or 619-233-5020. - San Diego Bahia Resort Dock Collapse Injures Tourists | Injury Accident Law
Description: A dock at the Mission Bay Bahia Resort in San Diego collapsed on Saturday, July 31, 2010, at around 9:30 p.m. while more than 100 people were standing on the dock waiting for the Bahia Belle to take them on a cruise around Mission Bay. Several people were injured when the walkway collapsed and dumped the tourists into 3 feet of water. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a San Diego County boating accident or due to a dangerous condition, please contact the California personal injury lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group for a free consultation at 888-233-3180 for a free consultation. - Person Dies after Falling from Downtown San Diego Building
- North Carolina Boy Drowns in San Diego Pool Accident
Library for Slip and Fall Accidents / Premises Liability Claims:
- San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer Discusses How a Fall on a Slippery Floor Can Impact Your Life (Part B)
Description: A San Diego personal injury lawyer can help if you suffered an injury on a slippery floor. To discuss your legal options, call 888-233-5020 or 619-233-5020. - San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer Discusses How a Fall on a Slippery Floor Can Impact Your Life (Part A)
Description: A San Diego personal injury lawyer can help if you suffered an injury on a slippery floor. After falling on a floor, slippery or otherwise, call 888-233-5020. - Slip And Fall Injuries Can Have Devastating Effects On Seniors. The Best Way To Prevent An Accident Is To Take The Proper Safety Precautions.
Description: The San Diego slip and fall lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group will get you the compensation if you are injured in an accident. Call our law office 888-233-5020. - Are You More at Risk for Suffering a Lower Extremity (Leg) Injury from a Slip and Fall Accident? A New Study Finds Key Indicating Factors.
Description: Lower extremity (leg) injuries are very common in slip and fall accidents. These injuries typically affect the knee, ankle, and lower leg due to torquing and stress placed on the leg as the person attempts to stay upright. A recent study demonstrates that certain risk factors make it more likely that certain people will suffer lower leg injuries than others. Learn whether you are at risk more than others. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a serious slip and fall accident causing major injury and requiring surgery, please contact our San Diego personal injury lawyers at 888-233-5020 for a free consultation. - NEW NEGLIGENT SECURITY CASE LAW--Tan v. Arnel Management Co. [PDF]
Description: Tan v. Arnel Management Co. (2009) is an important 4th District Court of Appeals decision addressing a property owner's liability to crime victims for the criminal acts of others. It demonstrates that injury accident victims can demonstrate that the criminal acts of third parties can be foreseeable when there have been prior criminal acts and the security measures urged by the victims are minimal and would have prevented the act. - Slip and Fall Injury Accidents
Description: San Diego slip and fall accident victims should read the information here to learn about the law and how legal responsibility is determined in slip and fall cases. If you would like a free consultation with the San Diego personal injury lawyers of the Jurewitz Law Group at 619-233-5020. - Negligent Security, Unsafe Bars, Dangerous Apartments
Description: Negligent security cases arise when a business owner should know that they need to take extra measures to protect their customers against crime. Due to the violent nature of these criminal acts, negligent security cases involve serious injuries or wrongful death. Contact the San Diego accident lawyers of the Jurewitz Law Group at 619-233-5020 for a free consultation.
Frequent Questions for Slip and Fall Accidents / Premises Liability Claims:
- I had a slip and fall workplace accident in an industrial setting. Can I sue my employer for my injury and collect damages for pain and suffering?
- Do I have a personal injury claim if I slip and fall at a private residence?
- Can we file a claim against a supermarket for injuries sustained from a slip and fall accident?
- How long do I have to sue for a slip and fall injury if the injury did not show up right away?
- My San Diego landlord allowed a broken sprinkler to leak water at the entrance of my apartment. I slipped and fell on algae that had grown in the water and broke my wrist. Is my landlord responsible for my injuries?
Case Results for Slip and Fall Accidents / Premises Liability Claims:
- San Diego Child Killed by Gangmember Due to Negligent Security at San Diego Apartment Complex--Confidential Six-Figure Settlement
- Dangerous Condition at San Diego Apartment Complex Leads Crush Injury to Child's Foot--Partial Settlement of $337,500
- San Diego Trip and Fall Accident With Shoulder Surgery--$250,000
- San Diego Trip and Fall at Supermarket--$55,000
- Broken Ankle from Lemon Grove Trip and Fall--$47,500
- La Mesa Woman Breaks Kneecap After San Diego Trip and Fall
- San Diego Man Develops Cellulitis Following Trip in Construction Area
Awarded: Confidential Six Figure Settlement
Awarded: $337,500
Awarded: $250,000
Awarded: $55,000
Awarded: $47,500
Awarded: $39,000
Awarded: $30,000
Have you been injured in an accident in San Diego or anywhere in California and don't know what to do next?
We are here to help and provide you with the important and relevant information you need to make an informed decision about:
- How to handle your personal injury claim
- Who is the right injury accident attorney to help you with your case, and
- Whether you even need to hire a lawyer to help you with your insurance claim
Call the Jurewitz Law Group at 888-233-5020 to order one of our free California personal injury books to get the information you need or to set up a free consultation with one of our experienced San Diego personal injury attorneys.
We have two offices in San Diego County to serve you in Downtown San Diego or Carlsbad and can make arrangements to meet with you anywhere in California. If you are unable to visit and meet at our California personal injury law office, we can arrange for someone to meet with you.
JUREWITZ LAW GROUP
Downtown San Diego Office:
625 Broadway, Suite 815
San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: (619) 233-5020
Fax: (888) 233-3180
North San Diego County Office:
2768 Loker Avenue West, Suite 101
Carlsbad, CA 92010
Tel: (888) 233-5020
Fax: (888) 233-3180
