Amusement Park Accident Lawyer for Injuries at Carnivals and Parks

Accidents at amusement parks and carnivals result in an alarming number of injuries each year. On average, roughly 9,000 people are injured every year in amusement park or carnival injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Non-Occupational Amusement Ride Injury Estimates

Year	Mobile Rides	Fixed-Site Rides	Total
1997	2,800	5,100	7,800
1998	2,900	6,400	9,300
1999	2,900	7,700	10,600
2000	4,000	6,700	10,700
2001	2,700	5,800	8,500
2002	3,000	3,800	6,800

Source: U.S. CPSC, based on emergency room reports.

Many of these injuries or deaths result from negligent operation, maintenance or defective machinery. Due to the ever-changing nature of these rides and the frequent movement of carnivals it is important to contact an experienced attorney.

The attorneys at Maschka, Riedy and Ries have successfully represented and fought for people injured in amusement park or carnival incidents. If you or someone you love has been injured at an amusement park or carnival, it is critical to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer immediately to fully investigate your claim and preserve critical evidence.