What is Assumption of Risk?

According to a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), millions of people visit carnivals, fairs, and amusement parks every year. Although most of these people leave with good memories, too many leave with serious injuries caused by amusement park accidents. There are around 31,000 injuries caused by amusement park rides annually; this includes injuries serious…

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Hotel Accidents Liability

Summer is high season for vacations and hotel stays. Although most hotels are well managed and inspected regularly, even the best hotels are susceptible to safety lapses that lead to accidents. Unfortunately for some guests, the most memorable part about their holiday is the injuries they received from a hotel accident. Hotels have many areas…

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Ferris Wheel Accidents

A recent Ferris wheel accident in Washington State has put the spotlight on carnival rides and safety. At the Rhododendron Festival in Port Townsend, two hours north of Seattle, passengers of the Phoenix Wheel Ferris wheel had a scary ride when one of the baskets flipped, ejecting the people inside. A seven-year old boy and…

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