Common causes of amusement park accident and injuries | Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp

Families go to amusement parks to have fun and trust that the park owners are providing a safe and hazard-free environment. But that fun can quickly turn tragic because of park owner or employee negligence. The most common causes of incidents that we see at our Virginia personal injury firm include:

  • Equipment design defects
  • Equipment failure
  • Failure to provide warnings about the risks presented by certain rides or attractions
  • Improper equipment maintenance
  • Improper equipment operation
  • Improper signage
  • Inadequate employee training