The Most Frequent Types of Theme and Amusement Park Trauma
Statistics show that nearly 8,000 people have sought medical treatment over the last four years for injuries sustained at Texas amusement and theme parks—what are the most common types of injuries? What can you do to maximize your safety at one of the 32 amusement parks in Texas?
The Most Common Injuries Suffered at Texas Amusement Parks
According to a report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the areas of the body most often involved in amusement park accidents include:
- The neck—16%
- The lower trunk—12%
- The head—10%
- The upper trunk—9%
The most frequent injuries include whiplash-type injuries on rides with sudden stops and starts or which involve violent movement in opposite directions. These injuries often affect the head, neck and shoulders and may also cause injury to the spinal cord. Sprains, cuts and bruises are also fairly common, as well as broken bones.
Steps You Can Take to Reduce the Risk of Injury at a Texas Theme Park
You can maximize your fun and minimize the risk of injury by:
- Properly using all provided safety equipment, including belts, bars or other restraints
- Keeping your phone and other personal items in your pocket, so that they don’t become projectiles
- Complying with all posted rules regarding age, height, weight or other restrictions
- Avoiding the temptation to flail arms and legs outside the ride
- Staying off certain rides if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Let Us Help Protect Your Rights after Any Type of Amusement Park Accident
At the Law Office of Michael R. De La Paz, we have more than 26 years of experience protecting the rights of personal injury victims in Harlingen, McAllen, Brownsville and Houston, across Texas and nationwide, including people who have suffered any type of injury at a Texas theme or amusement park. We will use our considerable experience, skill, knowledge and resources to help you get the outcome you want. Free call, text or chat, 24 hours a day, seven days a week–https://delapazlaw.com/.
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