Category Archives: Amusement Park Accidents
Coaster Rider Injured After Flying Out of Cart
Gatlinburg, TN (March 29, 2021) A passenger in a Gatlinburg mountain coaster ride flew out of the cart in which they were riding on March 19th. The ejected coast-rider then traveled 10 feet and struck the track. The unnamed individual incurred head, wrist, and ankle injuries as a result of this incident and was… Read More »
Several Accidents Occur Over Weekend at Dollywood
Pigeon Forge, TN (July 12, 2020) A master craftsman at Dollywood was injured Sunday while working on a project at the theme park’s Mountain Blown Glass shop. The worker was transported to a nearby medical facility, and the glassblowing shop was temporarily closed pending an investigation by the Tennessee Operational Health and Safety Administration… Read More »
Contractors Continue Fight Over Liability for Tennessee Amusement Park Worker’s Electrocution
Amusement park accidents can seriously injure not only patrons, but also people hired to work at the park itself. And when there are multiple levels of contractors and subcontractors involved with a park or fair, it can take some time to sort out the legal liability for an accident. Oftentimes, courts must unravel complex… Read More »
