The major theme parks recently released statistics regarding injuries received in the parks during the first quarter of 2015, according to a recent article in the Orlando Sentinel. In the first three months of business there have been only six reported injuries from Walt Disney World and seven from Universal Studios. But what is the basis […]
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Universal’s Rip Ride Rockit: What Happened?
Doug / 10-10-2013 / Consumer Safety
If you caught the morning news today, you probably saw a short video and reference to Universal Orlando’s Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster. Last night 12 passengers on the coaster were stuck for more than two hours near the top of the coaster’s first climb. Today, we’d like to discuss what happened. According to […]
Universal’s Rip Ride Rocket Closed Due to Rider Injury
Doug / 08-02-2013 / Consumer Safety
Details are slim about who was injured and how on the Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket roller coaster in Universal Park Orlando yesterday. The only information released by the park is that the rider was female, the injury was minor, and that after treatment she was released back into the park. This minimal information is probably […]
Orlando Injury Attorneys on Vacation Safety
Doug / 07-29-2013 / Newsletter
Florida is one of the largest family vacation destinations on the planet. Between miles of coastline, dozens of theme parks, and hundreds of other travel destinations, the state of Florida is on the list of places that a family simply must visit. As many begin to plan, pack, and head out onto the American roadways […]
Texas Giant Wasn’t the Only Recent Theme Park Accident
Doug / 07-25-2013 / Theme park accidents
The tragic death of Rosy Esparza on Friday wasn’t the only Theme Park Accident in recent news. In fact there have been a string of recent incidents across the country where rides have failed and amusement park attendees were harmed. There was an incident at Ohio’s Cedar Point, one of the oldest amusement parks in […]
How Likely Are You To Be Hurt At An Amusement Park
Doug / 07-24-2013 / Theme park accidents
With this past weekend’s tragedy still in our mind, many will wonder what the likelihood of being hurt, injured or harmed at an amusement park is. And, if you are injured, what type of injuries are most common? Obviously, given what happened in Texas on Friday, death can occur when visiting an amusement park, but […]
Another Texas Roller Coaster Closed
Doug / 07-23-2013 / Theme park accidents
While no injuries have been reported on the Iron Rattler, a Six Flags roller coaster in Texas, its operation has been shuttered. This temporary shutdown comes in the wake of the tragic death this past weekend. While the reason behind the latest closure seems to be preventative, the original accident has many wondering if the […]
Tragic Death at Texas Theme Park
Doug / 07-22-2013 / Dangerous
Little did she know, but Rosy Esperaza’s first trip to Six Flags, would also be her last. This past weekend, Rosy Esperaza lost her life while riding The Texas Giant, one of the monstrous rides at Six Flags Over Texas, and what they coin as the “the world’s steepest drop!” Rosy Esperaza was seated alongside […]
Amusement Parks- When a Day of Enjoyment Goes Bad
Doug / 06-04-2013 / Theme park accidents
Although amusement parks can be fun places to visit or work, amusement park accidents can be serious events, resulting in permanent injury and even death. Visitors to parks can be involved in accidents and may all be eligible to file a suit in the event they are injured at an amusement park. The owners and […]
Amusement Park Safety Tips
Doug / 02-08-2012 / Consumer Safety
With spring approaching and tourist season a year-round affair in Orlando, there is no time like the present to freshen up on some safety tips for amusement parks. They are usually a blast, but we would hate to see your vacation ruined by a theme park injury. So keep the following safety tips in mind: […]
Amusement Park Injuries
Doug / 02-06-2012 / Consumer Safety
When people think about Universal Studios, Disney World, Epcot Center or any of the major amusement parks in Orlando, they associate the parks with fun times with friends and family, often times a vacation. But these parks do a lot of business each year and have a responsibly to maintain safety standards for their millions […]
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