The Most Common Waterpark Injuries
If you are ready to beat the heat and head out for a day of fun at a waterpark, it can be helpful to understand the risks that could be present. Even though there may be attendants at waterparks who are supposed to be watching out for your safety and that of your children, accidents can still happen. Inadequate staff training, poor park design, failure to keep up maintenance with rides, or even eating spoiled food can all turn what was supposed to be a great day into an awful one very quickly.
While it may seem like waterparks should be tightly regulated because of the extensive physical bodily harm and death that can happen if there are accidents, the reality is there is a lot of inconsistency with regulations. That is, where regulations exist, many times there are insufficient regulations in place to keep waterpark visitors safe and to avoid unnecessary injury accidents.
If you were harmed at a waterpark in New Jersey or Pennsylvania, you could benefit from having an attorney who has experience with waterpark accident claims and helping you file yours. The South Jersey personal injury attorney at Monaco Law PC can assist you with a claim if you or a loved one was harmed at a waterpark.
Top Injuries Visitors Sustain From Waterpark Accidents
There are several ways that you could be hurt at a waterpark. If you decide to get some food and concessions that were not handled properly or you are given food that has gone bad, you could become very sick. If a ride is not being maintained regularly as it should, it could be defective, and you could be injured. Park attendants who are not properly trained may not know what to do and how to act if a parkgoer begins to struggle in the water and drown.
Despite all the different ways an accident can happen when evaluating all statistics on waterpark injury accidents, bone fractures, and lacerations were the most common injuries resulting from waterpark accidents. In specific fractures to the bones in the arms, legs, and extremities were reported frequently as were cuts and tearing of the skin.
Other waterpark injuries that have been reported often include head injuries, sprains, spinal injuries, and contusions. Thousands of people go to emergency rooms every year to be treated for injuries that result from waterpark accidents.
A negligent waterpark owner may be responsible for paying for your damages after a waterpark accident. Your damages may include the cost of medical treatment, missed wages, and even your pain and suffering. An attorney will be able to review your case, identify all of your damages, and calculate a fair value for your claim.
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