Amusement Park Nightmare: Rider Stuck Hanging Upside Down On Roller Coaster -- Experienced Amusement Injury Lawyer Weighs In
Most thrill seekers like roller coasters, particularly the newer designed coasters with loops that go upside down. When we ride them, we assume that they are safe and no accidents will happen. Recently adventure and thrill seekers riding the “Mumbo Jumbo” Roller coaster at Flamingo Land Park suddenly came to a stop in the middle of one of the loops leaving them dangling upside down approximately 50 feet off the ground. They were stuck up there for approximately 20 minutes before being freed from the ride by theme park workers. According to park officials, the accident was not due to mechanical problems but, in fact, was due to a rain poncho dropped by a park guest that got stuck under the ride car and brought the thrilling ride to an end. This roller coaster is identified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the one with the steepest drop.
The experienced Philadelphia amusement and carnival ride accident lawyers of Reiff & Bily have been dedicated to preserving the safety of amusement and leisure rides since 1979. We have successfully handled claims against amusement parks, inflatables, theme parks, carnivals, fairs, festivals, and family entertainment centers when unfortunate accidents happen. Many times, we find that the newest thrill rides push the safety envelope and despite safeguards, accidents do occur. In this economy, I believe that park patrons need to be more careful than ever with the new breed of extreme attractions and the sometime erratic and spurious state of inspection. Chances of injuries and deaths at amusement parks seem to be rising according to statistics. There are no national standards for maintenance or inspection of amusement rides and just about anybody can set one up in a mall parking lot. It appears to this writer that many riders get a thrill from riding on a ride where someone was injured or killed.
If you or a loved one was involved in an amusement park or carnival accident, please feel free to contact one of our experienced amusement park accident lawyers for a free no obligation consultation at www.reiffandbily.com.
