DEL MAR - A 13-year-old girl was taken to Rady Children's Hospital Tuesday after being injured while exiting the Techno Power ride. According to NBC San Diego, the ride had come to a stop and riders were beginning to dismount when the ride started moving again. The 13-year-old girl and the ride operator were both injured. The ride is shut down while authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.
Amusement park ride owners and manufacturers have paid out millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for amusement park ride injuries. Last year, a family reached a $3.4 million settlement with the owners and manufacturer of the Yo-Yo ride, after their five children were injured at the Calaveras County Fair. In that accident, California regulators found that the ride had not been properly maintained.
If it is determined that this accident was caused by the negligence of the ride operator or owner, the family of the girl injured in this accident may be entitled to compensation for her injuries and pain and suffering. While this San Diego County Fair accident is under investigation, the family members of the injured girl would be well-advised to speak with an experienced and knowledgeable San Diego injury lawyer. An attorney who has represented numerous victims of amusement park accidents, including accidents at the San Diego County Fair, can advise the victim and her family of their legal rights and options to pursue a personal injury claim.
Sources: NBC San Diego, NC Times
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