Category Archives: Amusement Park Accidents
Amusement Park Rider’s Scary Cart Accident at Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster Highlights Risks Amusement Park Rides Can Present to Theme Park Goers in Tennessee
The 2021 Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster accident that flung an amusement park goer out of an amusement park ride cart into the air sends a chilling message to theme park and amusement park-goers across Tennessee about the risks that amusement park and theme park rides can present to park patrons. According to local news reports,… Read More »
Woman Dies from Eating at Disney Amusement Park Pub Despite Amusement Park Wait Staff Assurances of “Allergen-Free” Food; Disney Attempts to Bar Wrongful Death Lawsuit Due to Disney+ Subscription Arbitration Agreement
Few things are more devastating than a family outing to a beloved, world-renowned amusement park ending in tragedy.. Unfortunately, this was the case for a couple who visited the Walt Disney World resort in Orlando, Florida. According to national news reports, CNN Business News, Jeffery Piccolo now seeks damages for the loss of his… Read More »
Amusement Park Rides – How Safe are They Really? Amusement Park Industry Insider Shares Stats on Amusement Park Safety as Summer Draws to Close
As summer draws to a close and kids are going back to school, amusement parks are still in full swing so that families can get one last taste of summer. Although thousands of amusement park and theme park goers will visit their favorite rides and attractions this summer, not every amusement park or theme… Read More »
Were You Injured at an Amusement Park in Knoxville? Recent Theme Park Malfunction Traps 28, Raises Questions about Rights of Amusement Park Accident Victims in Tennessee
The story of an amusement park malfunction that trapped 28 people in Oregon went viral this week, and raises questions in many Tennessee residents’ minds about the rights and options of amusement park accident victims under Tennessee laws. According to national news reports, CBS News, the terrifying amusement park accident that left the almost-30… Read More »
As Summer Heats Up, Tennessee Amusement Park-Goers Wonder How Dangerous Their Favorite Thrill Rides Really Are
Summer in Tennessee is in full swing, and families seek to spend some quality time together, amusement parks are flooding with people looking for fun, sun, and a day-long adventure. Indeed, between the joys of eating a variety of fried offerings, kettle corn as far as the eye can see, prizes to win, music… Read More »
5 Theme Park Accidents that May Cause You to Rethink Your Next Rollercoaster Ride
Amusement park rides are certainly a popular American pastime. From the available-year-round glamor and glitz of top-level rides, such as those found at Disney World, Universal Studios, and Disneyland, to seasonal offerings at county festivals and local state fairs, amusement park rides inspire nostalgia, togetherness, and adventure. Unfortunately, one thing that amusement park rides… Read More »
Disney World Ride Wasn’t Defective-But it Did Cause Injury
Every day, people ride the coasters and rides at Disney World. And while statistically, the park, like many others, is safe, that doesn’t mean that accidents don’t happen. A recent example was a horrific accident that happened at one of Disney’s parks—this one was a water park. The Ride Wasn’t Defective What makes this… Read More »
It was a Pretty Bad Week for Amusement Parks
When we go to amusement parks, we expect or assume that the rides that we are on, are undergoing some kind of inspection or review by experienced professionals. The last thing we would expect is for a defect that is large, obvious, and incredibly dangerous to be overlooked by those professionals, and instead, detected… Read More »
A Look At Why And How Amusement Park Accidents Happen
Although relatively safe in comparison to the number of people that attend them, it is easy to forget how dangerous amusement parks can be. The core problem is that there are simply so many variables, and each can go wrong, and contribute to an accident. So how do amusement park accidents happen? One way… Read More »
Understanding The Role Of Human Error In Amusement Park Accidents
When someone is injured on an amusement park ride, we just assume that the ride broke, malfunctioned, or that it had some defect. That is the problem in some cases where people are injured on rides. But that isn’t the case all the time. When people are injured at an amusement park or on… Read More »
