Maison Law represents anyone that’s been injured in an amusement park accident across California. Many of these places offer exciting rides and thrills, but this sometimes comes with danger. When there’s an accident at Raging Waters Los Angeles that leaves you hurt, our team can help guide you through your recovery. Contact us today for a free consultation to learn how.
What Should You Do After an Accident?
Being at Raging Waters Los Angeles is usually a fun experience. It’s one of the most popular–and the single largest–water park in the state. But like any amusement park, there’s plenty of things that can go wrong and cause an accident. So, when this happens to you or someone you’re with, it’s important to take steps to address what happened:
- Document what happened – Take note of all relevant details right after the event. Report it to a staff member or park management and make sure they create an official report. Take photographs, gather witness statements, and try to find anything else that you can use as evidence.
- Contact the authorities – Call the authorities to respond and document the incident officially. This documentation can serve as crucial evidence for your potential claim.
- Get medical care – If you’ve been injured, seek medical care right away. Usually, the park will have medical care available, but it’s a good idea to also go to an emergency room or urgent care facility. This not only addresses your health needs but also establishes a clear connection between what happened and your injuries.
- Keep any evidence – Keep all evidence related to the incident, including surveillance footage, photographs, or any relevant items. Also, don’t repair any damaged property.
- Keep track of your damages – Keep records of financial losses resulting from the incident, such as medical expenses and lost wages.
Injuries
Common injuries in these accidents include things like:
- Broken bones or torn ligaments
- Head injuries
- Sprains and strains
- Cuts and bruises
- Heatstroke
- Drowning
Regardless of your injuries, you have legal options. At that point, it would be a good idea to start thinking about whether or not you want to talk to our lawyers.
Do You Need Our Lawyers?
Another question you’ll need to think about is whether or not you want to take formal legal action. As an injury victim, you certainly have a right to do so. And while there’s not a legal requirement that says you need a lawyer, working with our team can help you in a variety of ways:
- Looking at the causes of the accident – We’ll launch a full investigation into what happened, and what led to your injuries. This will give you a better idea of your claim and who it will be against.
- Talking to witnesses – We’ll speak with people who saw what happened and can confirm that the area wasn’t safe or the park didn’t do what they were supposed to do, which can make your case stronger.
- Checking policies – A big piece of evidence we can help you get relates to the park’s policies and procedures. If they don’t follow their own policies, it can lead to accidents.
- Past incidents – We’ll check if similar incidents have happened at the park before. If they have, it shows a pattern of not being careful or having hazardous conditions.
Ultimately, working with our team after your accident can help you understand your legal options and make informed decisions about how to move forward. Better yet, our initial consultation with you is free, and there’s no obligation to work with us afterward.
How Liable is Raging Waters Los Angeles For These Accidents?
Just because an accident happens doesn’t necessarily mean that Raging Waters Los Angeles will carry all of the responsibility. While accidents can often happen, there’s also some implied risk that you have when you go to the park. At the same time, when the accident that leaves you hurt happens because of negligence, both the park itself and others will be liable for covering your injuries and damages.
Negligence, at least in the context of these accidents, means:
- The park or other parties have a duty of care to you and other patrons to take “reasonable steps” to keep you and other patrons safe and free from hazards.
This is certainly difficult at places like Raging Waters LA, but is still in place. Some of the common steps they take are:
- Having trained lifeguards watching over pools and slides.
- Putting up signs with rules and safety tips.
- Regularly checking rides and equipment to make sure they’re safe.
- Having strict rules for guests and staff to follow.
- Employing trained staff in first aid and emergency procedures.
- Managing crowds to prevent accidents.
- Having security to enforce rules and handle issues.
Even with these measures in place, you can still get hurt in an accident. So, when you’re trying to figure out who all is responsible, the circumstances are very important. Depending on these circumstances, any of the following could share responsibility with Raging Waters LA itself:
- Staff members – These are the workers at the park, like guides, lifeguards, and managers. If any of them didn’t do their job properly and it caused the accident, they could be held accountable.
- Other patrons – This includes anyone, even other guests, who might have done something to cause the accident. They could be legally responsible for their actions.
- Contractors or security – Sometimes, Raging Waters hires outside firms for security. If these companies didn’t fulfill their duties effectively and it contributed to the accident, they might also be at fault.
- Raging Waters management – These are the key decision-makers at the park. If their choices or actions led to unsafe conditions, the entire management team might be held liable.
Figuring out all the liable parties in these accidents can be challenging. It’s here that our team can use our resources and experience to help you. We’ll take in all the evidence and find out who you can file your claim against–and recover damages.
Filing a Claim For Damages After an Accident
When you’re hurt at Raging Waters LA, you have a lot to deal with. Worse yet, the more extensive your injuries, the more medical care you’ll probably need–which means it’ll be more expensive. Also, you’ll probably have to miss work, and you’ll experience an overall change in how you live your life. All of these are taken into account by the law when factoring in your “damages.” These losses are recoverable in an injury claim, whether you decide to go through insurance or a formal lawsuit.
Specifically, though, you can recover the following in a claim:
- Medical expenses and bills
- Lost wages or loss of earning potential
- Repair or replacement cost of your personal property
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of companionship or reduced quality of life
- Wrongful death expenses, in the event of a fatal accident
In cases of severe negligence by Raging Waters, punitive damages may be awarded to deter such behavior and punish the responsible party, though these are rare and situational.
It’s crucial to remember that there’s also a statute of limitations for filing your claim. In California, you have two years from the date of the accident to file your claim. Missing this deadline can prevent you from recovering these damages.
Legal Support for Raging Waters LA Injury Victims
At Maison Law, our experienced California amusement park injury lawyers understand the challenges of being injured while at Raging Waters LA. Whether you’re facing medical expenses or other damage, we’re here to guide you through the legal process. Contact us today for a free consultation.
