Category: Amusement Parks

Recently, a 14-year-old boy died after falling from a ride at ICON Park in Orlando, Florida. Unfortunately, he may not be the only fatality this year as amusement park season gets into full swing.  Research shows there are nearly 12,000 emergency room visits in an average year due to amusement and water park injuries and[…]

Amusement Parks, carnivals and fairs are extremely popular with families; however, every so often a news story surfaces about large-scale injuries and fatalities that occur at these parks due to negligence. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, close to 31,000 people are rushed to emergency rooms because of amusement park, carnival or fair[…]

According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, children under the age of six should not be permitted to use trampolines. The American Academy of Pediatrics warns against the use of trampolines by children altogether. Recently, a three-year old child in Florida made national news via social media, drawing attention to the dangers of trampoline[…]

As the weather continues to get warmer, many of our clients and their families – with their young ones, in particular! – will be making trips to local attractions such as the zoo and amusement parks. Primarily, what is most important is to remember is that it is the legal obligation of the zoos and[…]