When a serious injury or wrongful death happens due to an amusement park accident, a thorough investigation needs to be conducted. While amusement parks, including waterparks, have plenty of insurance and plenty of lawyers to protect them when accidents arise to keep the blame away from them, having your own…
A Wet ‘n Wild worker remains in critical condition after he was trapped under water while cleaning one of the pools at the theme park Tuesday morning, according to officials. Orlando police responded to the scene at 10:07 a.m. where an “industrial accident” was reported at the Universal Orlando park.…
A Virginia mother has filed a $1 million lawsuit against Trimper’s Rides and Amusements in Ocean City alleging that a ride left her 2-year-old son with a traumatic brain injury. The woman filed the personal injury claim in U.S. District Court on July 23, and according to the court filing,…
A tourist from the United Kingdom was hospitalized Thursday morning following an accident on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. The tips of the man’s ring finger and his pinky finger on his right hand were severed, according to the Reedy Creek Fire Department. The man…
The National Safety Council delegates the months of June and July to focus on fireworks safety, since fireworks injuries are most common between June 1 and July 4 each year. Eye injuries are a noteworthy concern when it comes to projectile fireworks like bottle rockets and Roman candles. According to…
Slip, trip, and fall accidents are a primary cause of injury in the United States for people of all ages and genders. June is National Safety Month, which is why it is important to address these risks, and for all of us in Florida to strive to help prevent future…
St. Petersburg police believe gun shots fired at the Onyx Premium Nightclub may have left one man injured last night, but they can’t be sure. The apparent victim arrived at Bayfront Health St. Petersburg shortly after police were called to the club about 3:15 a.m. According to reports, the 31-year-old…
An 18-year-old Jacksonville teen who was paralyzed from the chest down after a tree limb fell on him was awarded $3.5 million by Jacksonville officials, but the teen has only been given $200,000 of the settlement money. The teen was confined to a wheelchair in 2011 after a tree branch…
The state of Florida currently has 51 annual fairs, so tourists and residents alike do not have to travel too far to find a circus, county fair or carnival in the area. Fairs and other travelling events provide fun and excitement for the entire family, which is why most people…
Who doesn’t love holiday decorations and lights? They are part of the holiday tradition, brighten any space and put on a smile on everyone’s face. However, as cheerful as holiday adornments can be, they can bring up a number of safety issues. Here are just a few of the ways…