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Florida Amusement Parks and Personal Injury
In Florida, amusement parks are a way of life. With Disney World, Sea World, and Universal Studios at our doorstep, amusement parks are a fun and accessible option for weekend entertainment, and are visited by thousands each year.
Beware of Roller Coaster Accident Video
There is a new viral video making its way around the Internet, but do not watch it! The video is actually malware, which can infect your computer and give hackers a gateway to your private, personal information. It is said to be “shocking” footage of a roller coaster accident that supposedly happened at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.
Sneak Peek of Diagon Alley Began Monday Afternoon at Universal Studios in Florida
On Monday afternoon, the first wave of paying customers got a chance to experience The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley firsthand. Individuals that had purchased hotel package deals to the Harry Potter inspired park got to eat at the new Leaky Cauldron restaurant, ride the Hogwarts Express, and the Escape from Gringot’s. General admission for the public begins on July 8.
World’s Tallest Roller Coaster Planned for Florida
U.S. Thrill Rides President Michael Kitchen recently confirmed that the world’s tallest roller coaster will be built somewhere in Florida. When asked where the thrill ride will be built, Kitchen was evasive, saying that it would be unfair to the lucky amusement park to reveal the location before their choosing for marketing purposes. Kitchen confirmed that the new coaster will have a maximum height of 525 feet and that it will also be the longest roller coaster in the United States at around 8,000 feet of track.
Universal Closes Roller Coaster after Rider is Injured in Amusement Park Accident
A guest at Universal Studios Florida was injured recently while riding the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster, prompting the Orlando theme park to close the ride while the accident was investigated. Orlando amusement park accident lawyers are following developments in this case quite closely, as the roller coaster is the tallest in Central Florida and reaches speeds up to 65 mph. The roller coaster rises 17 stories above the theme park and can be seen for miles around. The height, combined with the fast speeds, make it one of the most thrilling rides in the theme park, but also one of the most potentially dangerous rides in the event of human error or mechanical failure.
Amusement Park Accident Claims Require Skill, Resources and Attention to Detail
As one of Central Florida’s most successful and experienced theme park accident attorneys, James O. Cunningham can tell you that there are many facets to proving that a theme park is liable for damages in an accident. Proving these cases and helping clients receive the fair and just compensation they deserve is actually quite difficult, and not many Orlando personal injury lawyers have the legal skills, experience and resources to build an effective case.
Operators Report 12 Injuries in Orlando Amusement Park Accidents in First Quarter of 2012
According to documents recently filed with the state, Orlando’s big theme parks have reported twelve accidents that resulted in injuries for the first three months of 2012. Orlando amusement park accident attorneys routinely review each quarterly injury report, as they represent many of the people injured in these accidents. Our state’s biggest theme parks are exempt from state ride-safety inspections but must voluntarily submit any guest injuries that occur at their attractions.
Some Disney Amusement Parks to Open for 24 Hours for Promotion
Disney officials recently announced new attractions at their Magic Kingdom Fantasyland amusement park and plan to keep three of their parks open for 24 hours in May as part of their "Monstrous Summer" promotion. For 24 hours starting on May 24 at 6 a.m. and continuing until May 25 at 6 a.m., three of Disney’s parks will be open for guests to enjoy at least one of the new attractions and see sneak peeks of Pixar’s Monster’s University film scheduled for release this summer. The Fantasyland expansion has doubled the size of the park and will include the Princess Fairytale Hall, the Fantasy Forest and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train roller coaster. Officials said that the expansion would allow guests to feel like they are a character in a Disney movie.
Guest Attendance and Revenue Up at Universal Orlando
Comcast Corp., parent company of Universal Orlando Resorts and other theme parks across the country, reports that attendance and visitor spending rose in 2012. In a recent statement, Comcast reported that theme park revenue rose 9.9 percent in 2012 from revenue in 2011, from $867 million to $953 million. Comcast cited the surging popularity of Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter as the single-largest factor of the jump in revenue. The popular attraction opened three years ago and continues to attract throngs of would-be wizards of all ages.
What You Should Know About Orlando Amusement Park Accident Lawsuits
Orlando amusement park accident attorney James O. Cunningham has represented injured guests and employees of amusement parks for nearly four decades. Since he began practicing law in 1977, he has seen huge safety improvements in some of the world’s most popular theme parks in the Orlando area and throughout Florida. Still, people continue to suffer serious, even fatal, injuries on and around roller coasters, water rides and other thrill rides.
Mr. Cunningham is an excellent and knowledgeable attorney.