My Child Was Injured at an Amusement Park. What Do I Do?

What Should I Do If My Child Was Injured at an Amusement Park in Texas? 

Our experienced Texas child injury lawyers at The Button Law Firm have created this step-by-step guide to help parents navigate a child’s injury at an amusement park.

1. Seek Medical Attention from a Trusted Doctor: Not all injuries kids experience at amusement park incidents are visible, so it’s best to get it checked out at a nearby emergency room or urgent care center. Doctors can properly evaluate them and properly treat a concussion, any broken bones, or other “hidden” injuries. If an amusement park offers to provide you with on-site medical care, decline the offer and get it checked out by emergency medical technicians by calling 911 or doctors you trust. The doctor’s evaluation will also serve as documentation if you decide to take legal action in the future. Be sure to request copies of any medical reports, especially if the amusement park is in a city different from where you live.
2. File an Incident Report with the Park: Amusement and theme parks have processes to document incidents that result in injuries. This documentation should also flag the park’s management team to preserve any security footage that captured the events leading up to the incident involving your child, the incident that harmed your child, and the aftermath, including the park’s response. It is also key to get a copy of this report while you and your family are still on the premises.
3. Document What Happened and Gather Evidence: Record as much about the incident as possible. This includes taking pictures of the defective ride or hazardous areas at the park. Be sure to write down any witness accounts and contact information for anyone who witnessed what happened to your child at the amusement park. These accounts can help preserve vital information that may have contributed to your child’s injury, such as the behavior of any ride operators and any warning signs or lack thereof.
4. Document Your Child’s Injuries and Healing Process: When you document the incident, take pictures of your child’s injuries, including any swelling, cuts, or bruises. The pictures can help you chronicle any additional injuries that appear later and also track your child’s healing process.
5. Contact The Button Law Firm’s Experienced Child Injury Lawyers. Our legal team helps families after children are hurt at amusement parks anywhere in Texas. The laws are not straightforward with these cases, so our knowledgeable team can advise you on the best path forward for your family and answer any questions about holding the amusement park accountable for its safety failures that caused your child’s injuries. We can also help you navigate complicated insurance processes. Contact The Button Law Firm by calling 214-699-4409 or emailing us at [email protected]  within two years from the date of your child’s incident.

Was Your Child Injured at an Amusement Park in Texas? The Button Law Firm Can Help.

If your child was injured at an amusement or theme park, our team of experienced and compassionate child injury lawyers at The Button Law Firm can help. We’re dedicated to advocating for you and your family. We are ready to listen and fight for your family to get justice and help you move forward. Our lawyers at The Button Law Firm are recognized on the prestigious Texas Super Lawyers list, and we can help guide you after a traumatizing incident involving your child. We work on contingency, meaning we don’t charge you or collect any upfront fees to get started on your case. Get a free case evaluation by calling us at 214-699-4409, emailing us at [email protected], or filling out a contact form.