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 Mankato amusement park injury lawyers 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. Call us today to get started.
