My Child Was Injured at an Amusement Park. Can I Sue?

 Posted on March 11, 2025 in Personal Injury

Spring break in El Paso has many families taking short trips or visiting nearby attractions to enjoy the time away from school. Amusement parks, miniature golf courses, and water parks are prime destinations with plenty of rides and activities to choose from. When you visit attractions like these, you expect to be in a safe environment. Unfortunately, accidents can bring your fun-filled day to an abrupt halt.

If you or your child are injured at an amusement park or similar attraction, you may qualify for compensation by filing a premises liability, product liability, or personal injury claim. The type of claim you could file depends on the circumstances surrounding the accident. A knowledgeable El Paso County, TX personal injury lawyer will investigate your incident and help you pursue all potential sources of compensation.

What Are Common Amusement Park Accident Injuries?

Many theme park accidents occur on rides. Park owners and managers are required to meet several safety standards, and rides must undergo regular inspections. When a ride passes an inspection and the park meets all other requirements, the Texas Department of Insurance issues a compliance sticker. These are valid for one year. However, accidents can still happen, causing various injuries, such as:

• Broken bones

• Whiplash and spinal cord injuries

• Drowning on water rides

• Brain injuries

Accidents on rides can occur for many reasons. Operators who lack sufficient training, equipment failure, poor maintenance, and a lack of risk warnings are examples. Defective parts or equipment can also cause rides to malfunction, resulting in injuries.

Rides are not the only source of theme park accidents. Falls that happen because of debris left in public areas, loose power cables, and broken pavement are common. Other park attendees can also cause injuries, whether accidentally or intentionally.

How Do I Know If I Can File a Claim for Compensation?

Most of the potential claims you could file are based on proving that the park or operators demonstrated negligence. Defective equipment claims may be based on strict liability rather than negligence. Premises liability cases require you to show that the responsible party knew or should have known about the hazardous condition that caused your or your child’s accident, yet failed to address it promptly. Intentional harm inflicted by another park patron or employee could give you grounds for a personal injury claim against the offender, along with a negligent security claim against the park.

No two cases are identical, and your eligibility for compensation depends on case-specific factors. Your best bet is to call our office to schedule your free consultation. We will evaluate your situation and explain your legal options.

Speak to a Skilled El Paso, TX Amusement Park Accident Attorney

Theme park injuries can be devastating, but an experienced Van Horn, TX personal injury lawyer from James Kennedy, P.L.L.C. can help you hold the at-fault parties accountable. Call us at 915-544-5200 today to schedule a free consultation. Se Habla Español.