{"id":11753,"date":"2021-12-28T11:31:09","date_gmt":"2021-12-28T11:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/?p=11753"},"modified":"2022-06-10T07:35:39","modified_gmt":"2022-06-10T07:35:39","slug":"lawsuits-for-amusement-park-injuries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/lawsuits-for-amusement-park-injuries\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawsuits for Amusement Park Injuries"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Amusement parks are not only enjoyable for young people, but for adults as well. The shooting galleries, the playground, the indoor shows, and fried foods all make it a lot of fun. But the rides are the real attraction, especially those that spike your adrenaline levels to the max. The perceived danger of zipping through snake-like rails at high speeds or going up to dizzying heights generates a rush of fear hormones that gives you a sense of euphoria that is hard to resist.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, the element of danger in amusement park rides becomes much too real. The statistics on amusement park injuries in Canada are sketchy at best, but the reality is that they happen. For those experiencing the trauma of an amusement park accident, the question is always why it happened at all.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Amusement parks in Canada are regulated by the provinces and territories. In Ontario, ride installation and licensing fall under the aegis of The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), which was created by the <\/span>Technical Standards Safety Act<\/span><\/i><\/a>, so most rides come<\/span> <\/span>under close scrutiny<\/span><\/a>. However, amusement ride accidents, due to negligence, still occur, and when they do, the impact on the victims can be devastating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Negligence in Amusement Parks\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Rigorous regulation and oversight are not proof against employees’ inattention or carelessness when maintaining and overseeing the rides. Because park owners and operators owe a duty of care to their customers, the onus is on them to take reasonable precautions under all circumstances to ensure customers\u2019 safety. Failure to do so can result in lawsuits against the amusement park if injuries or fatalities occur.<\/span><\/p>\n

An amusement park lawsuit for negligence may be appropriate if an accident occurs, resulting in injuries or fatalities due to an act or omission by the park owner or an employee. Among these acts include but are not limited to the following:<\/span><\/p>\n