Amusement
Park Injury Attorneys - Amusements Park Accidents
AMUSEMENT PARK INJURY
All amusement rides or attractions must have a certificate of inspection
before being allowed to operate. Rides and attractions in an amusement
park must be inspected and certified at least annually. Certificates
for rides and attractions at fairs and carnivals are valid for not
more than 30 days. Each time a ride or attraction is moved to a
new location, it must be inspected and a new certificate issued
before operation begins.
Accidents: Any serious injury or fatality incurred during
the operation of an amusement ride or attraction must be reported,
in writing or orally, to the Commissioner within 24 hours of the
accident. If the death of serious injury results from the operation
of the attraction the owner shall close the attraction until inspection
the Commissioner. Inspectors may close down any ride to investigate
an injury arising out of the use of the ride.
