Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Theme Park Alleging a Roller Coaster Killed Their Son

A Garden Grove, CA family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Six Flags Magic Mountain in southern California after they say the ride killed their oldest son. According to the lawsuit, the decedent had just gotten off of the X2 rollercoaster when his younger brother noticed he didn’t look well when he got off the ride. According to his brother, the decedent looked “very red” and like “something just wasn’t right.” He then collapsed on his way off the ride.

According to the family’s attorney, the decedent was rushed to a nearby hospital. He died the following day. His family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against both the theme park and the manufacturer of the ride. The family alleges that the 22-year-old decedent suffered massive head and brain damage from the ride.

The family believes that the type of injuries their loved one suffered and the timing of the presentation of the injuries gives them confidence that they’ll be able to prove that the injury did not occur before the ride took place but happened because of the X2 ride. The L.A. County medical examiner ruled that the decedent’s cause of death was blunt head trauma.

On the park’s website, the park describes the ride as moving at 80 miles per hour. The younger brother of the decedent remembers that there was a “sudden halt” while they were on the ride. “Our heads just like went forward and then just like all the way slammed back really hard,” said the decedent’s brother. According to the decedent’s mother, her son did not suffer from any health issues. Now, nearly three years later, she is having difficulty adjusting to life without her son.

Amusement park and roller coaster accident attorneys 

Those injured in an amusement park or on a roller coaster can file a lawsuit against the theme park and the manufacturer of the ride to recover damages related to medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.

If the injured party is killed, family members are eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the theme park and manufacturer. An amusement park may be liable for ride-related accidents. In most cases, the injured party does not need to prove negligence. This is because amusement parks are considered “common carriers”, like a bus company, and must use “utmost care and diligence” for rider safety to prevent injuries and accidents that may occur due to defective or malfunctioning rides.

If you’ve suffered an injury due to an amusement park ride, you will need an experienced personal injury attorney to file a claim on your behalf. It is important to seek legal advice as soon as possible after the accident occurs to protect your claim and your rights.

Contact an Oakland, CA Amusement Park Accident Attorney Today 

The Oakland personal injury lawyers at Venardi Zurada represent the interests of those who have been injured due to amusement park rides. We serve the Bay Area from our office locations in Oakland and Walnut Creek. Call our Oakland personal injury lawyers today to schedule an appointment, and we can begin investigating your injuries right away.

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