Maison Law can represent you if you’ve been hurt in an accident at Funderland Amusement Park in Sacramento. Our California amusement park accident lawyers understand the challenges that you and your family can face in these situations. To learn more about your legal options, contact us today for a free consultation.
Do You Need a Lawyer For These Accidents?
Every accident is different, but has its own unique circumstances. This includes those accidents that happen at Funderland and other amusement parks. But whether or not you need our lawyers for a claim depends on your needs.
If the accident was minor and left you with only minor injuries, you probably don’t need to worry about taking legal action. But if your injuries are more severe, which is common in these types of accidents, you should seriously consider talking with our team. We can help you by investigating the accident, gathering evidence, and explaining your options and what the path forward looks like.
Claims Process After an Accident
Most people understand that even though going to Funderland is a memorable experience, there’s always the chance that you or a loved one could get hurt in an accident. But what changes a normal accident to potential legal claim happens when the accident is caused by “negligence.”
Negligence, in legal terms refers to the:
- Duty of care a property has to keep you and others safe.
This is very important in terms of an accident at Funderland, because it determines who your claim will be against. In most cases, the park’s ownership and management will be the ones responsible for covering your injuries, but in certain cases, it could also involve:
- Other people at the park
- Staff or other employees
- Private security or maintenance workers
- Manufacturers of faulty products
- Architecture firms that designed the layout of the park
Figuring out this liability is only the first step in teh claims process. The other step is taking formal action, either through an insurance claim or lawsuit. This will allow you to recover certain “damages” from the liable parties.
Damages
While it’s easier said than done in many cases, actually filing an injury claim is still an important step in holding Funderland accountable. Moreover, it gives you a much better opportunity at fully recovering from your injuries–in the event that’s even possible.
Generally speaking, what you’re able to recover depends on two things:
- Filing your claim within California’s two year statute of limitations; and
- What your actual losses are.
As such, your damages are going to be unique to your case. At the same time, there are categories of damages that are generally available in every injury claim. These things include:
- Medical expenses – This includes costs associated with your medical treatment, hospital stays, surgeries, medications, rehabilitation, and any other healthcare expenses that happened to you because of the accident.
- Lost income – Financial support for wages or income lost as a result of being unable to work due to the injury. This may cover missed workdays, reduced earning capacity, or even your inability to return to work in the future.
- Pain and suffering – This category of damages is for the physical pain and mental anguish you experience because of your injuries. This can cover both immediate pain and long-term suffering resulting from the accident.
- Emotional distress – You can get additional damages for psychological or emotional trauma caused by the accident, such as anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Loss of enjoyment of life or companionship – Damages can be awarded for the loss of your ability to engage in activities or enjoy your life as fully as before the injury, as well as the impact on your personal relationships and companionship.
- Punitive damages – In cases of extreme negligence or intentional misconduct by the liable parties, punitive damages may be awarded as a form of punishment and deterrent against similar behavior in the future.
Because every case is different, the process will correspond. But what’s important for you to understand is that you have the legal right to file an injury claim. However, the strength of your claim is going to rest on the evidence you can present.
How Do These Injuries Happen?
Given that Funderland has rides, shows, and virtually everything you and your children could want to do at an amusement park, it’s not surprising that it’s such a popular destination. However, these environments also can give rise to serious accidents–and unfortunate injuries. Usually, they happen in the following ways:
- Slip and falls – Guests may slip on wet surfaces, uneven pathways, or debris on the ground.
- Ride or mechanical malfunctions – Ride malfunction or failure can lead to injuries such as whiplash or cuts.
- Collisions – Accidents can happen between rides, such as bumper cars, or with stationary objects.
- Trip hazards – Uneven surfaces, loose cables, or improperly secured equipment can cause trips and falls.
- Unsafe behavior – Running, pushing, or not following safety guidelines can result in accidents.
- Lack of supervision – Lack of supervision can lead to accidents involving children or inexperienced riders.
- Food-related issues – Food poisoning or allergic reactions to food served at the park.
Injuries
- Cuts and bruising from falls, collisions, or sharp edges on rides or structures.
- Fractures and broken bones from falls, collisions, or mechanical malfunctions.
- Head injuries or concussions from falls or impacts.
- Whiplash and other neck injuries often associated with sudden stops or jerking motions on rides.
- Back injuries like strains or herniated discs from rides or falls.
- Dehydration and other heat-related illnesses
- Allergic reactions to food, plants, or insect stings
- Ligament damage
When these things happen, it’s extremely important to prioritize your health and safety. Make sure to Get medical help right away. Even though the park has medical facilities, it’s best to also go to the emergency room for better treatment. This helps link the incident to your injuries. Also, make sure to gather evidence and pictures of the scene to document what happened. From there, our team can help you gather other important evidence and put together a claim.
Dedicated California Amusement Park Accident Lawyers
Amusement parks like Funderland are usually a source of endless enjoyment for you and your family. However, this can change very quickly when there’s an accident and injuries. At Maison Law, our team of dedicated California amusement park accident lawyers will be there to support you through the entire process. Don’t wait–contact us today to get the recovery process started.
