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World’s Most Dangerous Amusement Park Re-opens in New Jersey

While most amusement parks are making efforts to offer both safe and exciting rides, one park re-opened this summer in New Jersey that has a history of danger for attendees. The Mountain Creek Ski Resort and Water Park has been re-named Action Park, and has a tough reputation to overcome. It had been named the […]

Austin Balcony Collapse Injures 23 Partygoers

An Austin, Texas condominium was the site of another balcony collapse due to the excess weight placed on inadequate supports by a large group of partygoers. At the time of the collapse, about 30 people were gathered on the second floor balcony of the townhouse. Although the balcony was 400 square feet, it was not […]

‘Traveling Carnival’ Ride Causes Injuries in El Paso

A recent carnival in El Paso, Texas hosted by a local seminary, saw two teenagers injured when they fell off a ride called the Sidewinder. The Sidewinder has a small basket that is enclosed, and is supposed to keep the riders safe while the basket spins around at the end of extended ‘arms’ on the […]

Chicago Balcony Collapse In 2003 Raises Awareness of Safety Concerns

In 2003, the deadliest balcony collapse in US history killed 13 people and injured 57 others. The collapse took place in Chicago, Illinois in an apartment building, and was responsible for raising awareness about the dangers of overcrowded or poorly maintained balconies in the city. The accident brought a new wave of balcony inspections in […]

Mixed Response to Bungee Ride Accident at a Carnival in Montana

An amusement park in Montana closed one of its rides after a girl was seriously injured in a fall. The ride is a called the Power Tramp and uses elastic bungee cords to propel the rider up and down. The bungee cords allow the riders to bounce higher off the ground. The day of the […]

Recent Balcony Collapses Across the Country Raise Questions of Safety

The number of people injured in balcony collapses in the US continues to grow, as this summary of recent collapses illustrates: In Baltimore during a college Labor Day party, a balcony collapsed and fell only eight feet, but that was enough to put six people in the hospital with injuries. The only local government involvement […]

Amusement Parks May Not Be Liable for Injuries from Bumper Cars

One of the most popular activities at amusement parks are bumper car rides. Essentially, every rider has their own car with padded sides, and everyone careens around smashing into other cars. The fun element is the abrupt and unknown approaching crash, as well as the ability to ‘bump’ into others. There is a possibility of […]

Wave of Accidents in Hayrides May Be Due to Lack of State Regulations

Hayrides are a popular part of Halloween and other fall events, but they are also becoming a source of danger for riders. Hayride operators are under increasing scrutiny as more accidents are occurring with this type of open vehicle ride. Hayrides are often positioned on a flatbed trailer or wagon that is then towed by […]

Another Near Catastrophe For Both Riders and Spectators At an Amusement Park in Ohio

An amusement park in Ohio saw one of their rides malfunction when a cable snapped free and began to swing wildly around the ride. The Skyhawk ride at Cedar Point amusement park has two giant arms that swing passengers up and down, at speeds near 60 miles per hour. The 100 foot cable broke free […]