Orange Circuit Judge Approves Punitive Damages Being Sought in Lawsuit Against Universal Orlando Universal Orlando’s Volcano Bay has come under fire due to injuries sustained by park visitors on its water slide attractions. Since the water park opened three years ago, 73 injury claims have been filed against Volcano Bay. Despite these claims, Universal Orlando’s […]
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Court Records Reveal Universal Tested Fixes to Punga Racers Water Slide as Guest Injuries Mounted
Michael Damaso / 08-06-2020 / Theme park accidents
It has been revealed in court documents that Universal Orlando theme park engineers knew why so many guests were getting injured on Punga Racers at Volcano Bay. Riders were going at speeds that were way too fast on the water slide, not leaving enough time for people to slow down at the ride’s end. The […]
Safety a Concern at Universal’s Volcano Bay after 115 People Injured on Waterslide that Paralyzed Tourist
Michael Damaso / 07-30-2020 / Theme park accidents
At least 115 park guests have reported being injured on the popular water slide attraction, Punga Racers, at Universal Orlando’s Volcano Bay, according to court documents recently released in an ongoing Orlando personal injury case against Universal. This information has come to light following a lawsuit filed by a park guest from New York who […]
Riders Rescued from Stalled Hulk Coaster
Doug / 03-25-2015 / Personal Injury
Yesterday, March 25, 2015, at around 5:45pm the Incredible Hulk roller coaster at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure came to a sudden and unexpected halt. For nearly two and a half hours, at least 12 people were stuck on the stalled coaster waiting for rescue. The ride came to a halt near a platform which […]
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 […]
Orlando Theme Parks Report 12 Injuries
Doug / 10-31-2011 / Personal Injury
Theme parks in Orlando this past quarter have reported 12 serious injuries to the state, according to the Miami Herald. The report is required to be filed quarterly with the state. Seven of the injuries were reported at Walt Disney World, three at Universal Orlando, one at Seaworld Orlando and one at Wet ‘n Wild. […]
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