Is it an Amusement Park Injury, or Are You Just Shaken Up?

 

A: Perhaps you suffered a massive headache after a day of going on roller coasters, an upset stomach after eating greasy park food, or a sharp pain in your ankle after getting trampled by a crowd waiting for a big ride to open. In any event, your mind is reeling: is this an amusement park injury, or are you making a mountain out of a molehill? 

How do you know when to take action or not?

Here are a few rules of thumb to help you sort out your situation:

  • If you are at all in doubt, seek prompt medical attention. 
The headache that you have after all those roller coasters may be nothing. However, there is also the chance that you may be suffering from a hemorrhage, brain lesion, concussion, or diffuse axonal injury. If you are hurt, time may be very much of the essence.
  • Just because you “generally feel okay” doesn’t mean that you are.
In the immediate wake of an event, such as a fall off of a ride or an encounter with a stampeding crowd, you may not be able to physically sense the full impact of what happened to you. In stressful injury situations, the body produces hormones and releases brain chemicals which can temporarily provide pain relief. Thus, you may temporarily feel like you are okay when you are in fact, very much not okay.
  •  At your earliest convenience, connect with an experienced Florida amusement park injury law firm. 
The team here at the Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb offers free, confidential consultations. You have nothing to lose by getting an assessment; conversely, if you wait too long, your legal options may diminish. Call 800-GOLD-LAW to learn more.