Roller coaster injury attorneys report that a 34-year-old man received multiple injuries when he attempted an emergency exit from a ride that had just started at Tokyo Disney on Wednesday. Our roller coaster injury attorneys note that the injuries were reported as minor, but still might take several weeks of recovery before the man is able to walk and function again as normal. The injured man attempted to exit the roller coaster ride because his shoulder safety harness was not latched.
Apparently, the ride operator had released the shoulder harnesses prior to the ride in order to secure an improperly latched harness o an empty seat. Passengers were subsequently supposed to pull their shoulder harnesses down and re-latch them. And ride operators were supposed to go around and check that all safety harnesses were properly secured prior to sending the Raging Spirits roller coaster ride off on its journey.
Clearly this did not happen. The 34-year-old man had apparently not secured his shoulder harness as necessary. And Tokyo Disney ride operators neglected to go around, discover his error, and correct it for him.
Our roller coaster injury attorneys find the man’s fright at remaining unsecured as the roller coaster ride launched into motion perfectly understandable. Most modern amusement park rides are designed to be frightening, no matter how well secured you are in your seat. That’s the thrill that riders pay for. And riders generally agree that they want to pay for their rides in coin and adrenaline, not in injuries and consequent medical bills. The minor injuries that the man received at Tokyo Disney in jumping from the Raging Spirits roller coaster ride might be nothing compared to the more serious ones he might have received had he remained in his seat without a proper safety harness.
The roller coaster dragged the man by the leg for about two meters after he attempted his exit. The Raging Spirits ride was subsequently closed down for an accident investigation and safety inspections. The roller coaster travels at high speed through a 360-degree loop, among its other twists and drops. Imagine taking that ride without a safety harness!
If you’ve been injured on a roller coaster or other amusement ride and you need help, contact our experienced roller coaster injury attorneys for a free and confidential legal consultation. We’re among the small handful of attorneys with actual practical experience handling roller coaster accident cases, and we’ve been successful in helping to secure multi-million dollar settlements for our injured clients. Call 877-307-9500 (toll free) or use our convenient web contact features to schedule your consultation/case evaluation.