Unimaginable Danger May Lie In Carnival Amusement Rides
As an experienced amusement and carnival accident injury lawyer, I receive many inquiries throughout the spring and summer season from parents whose children were injured as a result of an amusement park or carnival ride failure.
Recently, I read an article published by child safety examiner Susan Carney expressing concern for children injured in carnival amusement accidents this summer. According to Susan Carney’s blog and a story that appeared in the Roanoke Times, on July 4th a carnival accident in Virginia left a 14-year old young man injured when a ride dropped nearly 20 feet into a loading dock after the ride had been inspected the previous week. In another incident on June 27th at Goldman Park in Middletown, Ohio, an inflatable slide ride became airborne and trapped an 11-year old boy.
I have written numerous articles on the safety of carnival and amusement rides and also call your attention to rideaccidents.com which tracks amusement ride accident reports and I believe that one read of this website will surprise parents who believe that many of the rides that appear to be benign and safe are in fact quite the opposite.
It is important that parents supervise their children at all times in an amusement park environment. It is important that all age, height and safety requirements are followed and frankly, if a carnival ride looks rinky dink, do not let your child on it. As Susan Carney suggests, only attend parks or events sponsored by organizations that you trust with proven safety records and as always, you can never be too careful.
Reiff & Bily are experienced amusement and carnival accident attorneys in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania committed to child and consumer safety. If you or a loved one has been involved or injured in an amusement park or carnival accident, please contact us for a free consultation at 1-800-421-9595 or online at www.reiffandbily.com.
