"When I was injured due to inadequate security at a retail center in Columbus, I felt completely lost. This firm quickly stepped in, investigated the facts, and held the property owner accountable for their negligence. They treated my case with dignity and professionalism, securing a settlement that covered my medical bills and lost wages. I highly recommend them for any crime-related injury on someone else's property."
Injury at an Amusement Park or Fair: Personal Injury Attorneys Protecting the Rights of Individuals throughout The State of Ohio
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Experienced Premise Liability Injury Attorney providing Personal Injury representation involving Injury at Amusement Park due to poorly maintained rides or attractions throughout the State of Ohio.
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Ohio Amusement Park Accident Lawyers: Premises Liability for Ride Injuries
Amusement parks, water parks, fairs, and carnivals are places of excitement, but they carry a serious risk when owners and operators fail in their duty of care. Injuries in amusement parks due to poorly maintained rides or attractions are often the result of direct negligence, leading to catastrophic and life-altering harm. When a ride malfunctions, a safety harness fails, or an attraction is defectively operated, the law provides recourse for victims.
If you or a loved one suffered a severe injury or wrongful death due to an amusement park accident in Ohio, our experienced Personal Injury Attorney team is prepared to fight. We specialize in investigating complex Premises Liability claims against park owners and operators, holding them accountable for violating the Ohio Revised Code and strict safety regulations enforced by the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA).
Owner Liability for Poorly Maintained Rides Under Ohio Law
Ohio law, particularly Ohio Revised Code Chapter 993 (Amusement Ride Safety), imposes a clear and stringent duty of care on amusement ride owners and operators. Failure to meet these mandatory safety and maintenance standards constitutes negligence, which can be the basis for a successful personal injury claim.
Mandatory Duties of Owners (R.C. § 993.07 & OAC 901:9-1-05)
- Proper Maintenance: Owners must implement and document a program of maintenance, repair, and daily pre-opening inspections, strictly following the manufacturer's instructions and specifications (OAC 901:9-1-05). Injuries caused by mechanical failure, deteriorating equipment, or improper repairs are often tied directly to a breach of this duty.
- Required Inspections: Rides must undergo and pass initial and midseason operational inspections by the ODA. Operating a ride found to be in an unsafe condition or without a valid permit is a violation (R.C. § 993.07).
- Trained Operators: Rides must be under the control of a competent, trained operator who is at least sixteen years of age (R.C. § 993.07). Injuries caused by operator error or recklessness fall under the owner’s vicarious liability.
- Warning & Egress: Owners must post clear and conspicuous warnings and instructions for riders (R.C. § 993.08). Additionally, the premises must have adequate fencing and barriers to protect spectators.
The core of a successful claim is often proving that the injury resulted from the owner’s breach of one of these specific, mandated duties, such as a poorly maintained ride component or failure of a safety harness due to neglect.
Proving Negligence and Fighting Assumption of Risk
Amusement park cases are highly contested, with parks often raising the defense of "assumption of the risk" (claiming the rider accepted the inherent dangers). Our strategy focuses on proving that the injury was caused by the owner’s negligence, which an ordinary rider could not reasonably assume:
- Securing Records: We immediately subpoena crucial evidence, including daily maintenance logs, repair records for the poorly maintained ride, operator training records, and inspection reports from the ODA.
- Expert Reconstruction: We work with mechanical engineers, accident reconstruction specialists, and ride safety experts to analyze the ride's design, identify the exact cause of the mechanical failure, and demonstrate how the owner's negligence led to the injury.
- Challenging Assumption of Risk: Ohio law only allows the assumption of risks that are inherent to the activity. Risks caused by mechanical failure, a defective safety restraint, or operator error are not considered inherent risks and cannot be assumed by the rider.
Damages and Ohio's Statute of Limitations (R.C. 2305.10)
Injuries sustained in amusement park accidents are frequently catastrophic, including brain injuries, spinal cord damage, amputations, and severe fractures. We fight for comprehensive financial recovery for all victims:
- Medical Bills, Emergency Care, Ongoing Rehabilitation, and Therapy Costs
- Compensation for Permanent Disability, Disfigurement, and Reduced Quality of Life
- Lost Wages, Loss of Future Earning Capacity, and Permanent Disability
- Pain and Suffering, Emotional Distress, and Wrongful Death Damages
The statute of limitations for a Personal Injury lawsuit in Ohio (R.C. § 2305.10) is typically two years from the date of the injury. Given the likelihood that the park will immediately try to minimize its liability and alter the scene, prompt legal action is vital to preserve key evidence.
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If you or a loved one suffered catastrophic injuries from a poorly maintained ride or negligent attraction, contact us immediately for a free, confidential case review.
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5000 Arlington Centre Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43220
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