The Steps to Take to Protect Your Health and Your Legal Rights
Knowing what to do after an accident at a Texas amusement park can help you get the best physical and financial recovery after any type of injury. The Law Office of Michael R. De La Paz can help.
The Risk of an Injury at a Texas Amusement Park
According to a recent national study, Texas ranks 4th in the country for the number of amusement park accidents every year. With more than 30 amusement parks and nearly 70 roller coasters, the Lone Star State reports nearly 2,000 injuries per year, trailing only California, Florida and Pennsylvania.
What You Want to Do after an Accident at a Texas Amusement Park
After any type of accident, including a mishap at a Texas amusement park, your first concern should be your health. Do an immediate self-assessment of your injuries—can you move under your own power? If not, stay where you are (provided it’s safe to do so) until emergency responders arrive. Don’t pretend you haven’t been injured or try to soldier on through. Acknowledge that you have been hurt and defer to medical professionals to determine the extent of your injuries.
As soon as possible, notify park employees of your injuries. At the same time, gather as much information as you can:
- Get names of park employees, particularly the ones who were operating the ride you were on
- Identify any potential witnesses and get contact information from them—name, address, phone number, email address
- Take pictures of anything related to the accident—your injuries, any damage to or defects in the ride, injuries to others, etc.
- Once you’ve received the medical treatment you need, retain an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible
Let Attorney Michael De La Paz Help Protect Your Rights after a Texas Amusement Park Injury
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 men, women and children who have suffered needless injury in an amusement park mishap. 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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