A roller coaster injury you would never expect to happen occurs in NJ

Roller coaster injury lawyers note a recent and weird injury accident in New Jersey. On Thursday at Six Flags Great Adventure amusement park in New Jersey, one young boy was the victim of a bizarre roller coaster accident that you would never expect to happen. As his roller coaster train was returning to the station after an exhilarating ride on the Kingdom Ka, a small bird collided with the boy’s face.

The boy received transport to the hospital for minor injuries to his face and neck, but fortunately received no very serious wounds. The small bird apparently died in the weird collision. Six Flags kept the Kingdom Ka shut down for about half an hour after the accident. (Source: Asbury Park Press, 7/27/2012)

The Kingdom Ka is one of the new breed of extreme roller coasters. It is the world’s tallest roller coaster. The steel accelerator coaster reaches a height of 45 stories and speeds of more than 125 mph. With more sophisticated machines made possible because of computer modeling and precision engineering, roller coasters now exist that reach unprecedented heights and speeds and carry riders through daring loops, turns, and twists.

But in spite of the intense nature of some of the thrills on the latest generation of extreme roller coasters, the steel rails and careful design process make the ride smoother than one receives on the remaining slower, less tall wooden roller coasters. The old wooden coasters still have their share of enthusiasts.

The bumpier ride and more pronounced jerks and slips as riders travel the wooden track also mean more sprains, strains, and tears to soft tissue. Our roller coaster injury lawyers caution that you’re generally more likely to suffer a whiplash-type injury or other minor injuries to the neck and back on an old, wooden roller coaster than on one of the modern steel rides.

But on the newer, extreme roller coasters, a collision with anything, even a small bird making an ill-advised approach in NJ air space, could mean serious injuries. Some “dueling” coasters have been shut down in the past because riders received unexplained injuries from collisions with unknown small objects. The objects could have been as ordinary as beads flying from an embellished garment. Or the injuries might have been the result of mischief-makers hurling tiny objects across the track.

With every new ride and thrilling new amusement park experience, we find that unfortunate new opportunities for injury arise. You should always be aware of your limits and the limits of any children accompanying you when you approach a new ride. The limits might be the result of health conditions or even fear. And always take all necessary safety precautions as well as following warnings and instructions posted by the ride operators.

And if you or your family members suffer a ride injury at an amusement park, you know where to turn. Contact our experienced roller coaster injury lawyers for a free and confidential legal consultation. We could help you understand your legal rights and options, and guide you down your road to a full financial recovery for the needless harm you’ve suffered.

We are one of the few law firms with actual, practical experience winning roller coaster injury claims. Our case results speak for themselves. Put our roller coaster injury lawyers’ practical experience and skill in your corner when you need help. Call today.