What Should I Do if I Was Injured in a California Theme Park?

 Posted on February 19, 2025 in Personal Injury

One of the many reasons people come from across the country to California is that it is home to some of the world’s best theme parks. The millions of visitors these parks see every year means that there is an extremely high demand for safety measures and park maintenance. What happens when the happiest place on earth turns into the site of something much less happy and you get hurt? 

There is common confusion about who is liable for damages when someone is injured in a theme park. Additionally, if you are like the many annual visitors and have come from out of state, you are probably wondering where to begin and whether you should have a lawyer in your state or one who works in California, where your injury happened. An experienced Los Angeles, CA personal injury lawyer can clear up your confusion and give you answers to your questions.

Who Is Responsible for Injuries at a Theme Park?

Whether due to a ride malfunction, faulty safety restraints, food poisoning, heat exhaustion, or a slip and fall, there are so many ways someone can get injured in a theme park. The theme park might be liable for your injury if it failed to fulfill its legal duty to keep you safe by not training employees properly, ignoring hazards, or allowing park conditions to deteriorate without addressing the issues. 

However, some injuries that occur inside a theme park are someone else’s responsibility. For example, if a ride breaks down and causes an injury, it could be considered the park’s fault if the ride operator was not trained sufficiently and supervised to ensure proper ride operation. On the other hand, if the ride broke down due to a design flaw, liability would likely fall on the ride’s manufacturer. 

If another visitor started a fight and injured you, that individual would likely be responsible instead of the park. Some cases can involve a combination of responsible parties, and a qualified lawyer can review all the details to get a clear understanding.

Why Should I Hire a California Lawyer?

Even if you were in the theme park as an out-of-state visitor, a California-based personal injury lawyer offers the best chances of a favorable outcome for your case. The main reason is that California laws apply to your case. Personal injury claims are decided based on the laws of the state where the injury happened, regardless of where the victim is from. 

A lawyer from your home state might not be licensed to practice in California or be familiar with the local legal system. Additionally, if your case goes to court, it will likely be filed in a California court, and a local lawyer has experience with the local court system and judges.

Schedule a Free Consultation with a Glendale, CA Personal Injury Lawyer

Going on vacation and expecting to have a fun day at a theme park only to be injured and left trying to figure out how to recover and pay your medical bills can be overwhelming. A skilled LA County, CA personal injury lawyer with experience handling a variety of cases can help. Call Tahmazian Law Firm, P.C. at 818-242-8201 to schedule a free consultation so we can explain how we will protect your rights and best interests.