Are Amusement Parks Safe? New Reiff & Bily Website May Provide the Answer

Oct. 2, 2012 - PRLog -- Philadelphia, PA – Many people have fond memories of going to theme parks with family members and friends; the mix of fear and excitement from the ascent up a roller coaster and the plummet down evokes nostalgia and instills a desire for more thrills. What most individuals aren’t aware of, however, is just how dangerous amusement rides at theme parks, carnivals, county fairs, water parks, and other facilities can be.

The importance of safety should never be replaced by profits. The majority of consumers trust that those who manufacture, operate, and maintain roller coasters, Ferris Wheels, zip lines, bounce houses, water slides, bungee jumps, and other devices are meticulous and follow a high standard of safety protocols. Unfortunately, far too many amusement ride manufacturers, operators, and maintenance crew members fail to put safety first and neglect to care for rides in the ways they require to stay functional.

Consumers Deserve the Truth
The amusement park website, found at http://www.amusementparkaccidents.com, provides a wide range of information about the scope of thrill rides and recreational activities, including, but not limited to: Overview of Industry (What You Need to Know); Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs); Safety Blog; News Library; Park Safety; Roller; Coaster Mechanics; Types of Accidents; Types of Rides; 4th Dimension Coaster; Other Recreations; Bungee Jumping; Inflatable Devices; Water Parks; Zip Lines; and Amusement Park Associations.

Deregulation of the Amusement Ride Industry
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) authority over amusement rides is limited to those that are “not permanently fixed to a site.” As such, rides at amusement parks and water parks are not regulated under federal safety standards. Moreover, no federal agency is responsible for investigating serious accidents or requiring amusement parks to fix hazards that could cause riders to suffer injuries or death. Only states and local entities are in charge of this as well as creating and enforcing their own amusement park safety and inspection regulations.

The lack of safety regulations on a federal scale for the amusement ride industry is an uneven foundation upon which millions of lives rely on. In an effort to help encourage the amusement ride industry to change its rules of operation to create and enforce federal safety regulations that are reasonable, effective, and strict, Reiff & Bily has created its new website to spread awareness and keep the public informed.

Consumer Advocates for Safety
At Reiff & Bily, Pennsylvania personal injury attorneys Jeffrey M. Reiff and Raymond M. Bily have a successful track record handling amusement ride accidents, motor vehicle collisions, product liability cases, medical malpractice cases, and other instances of catastrophic injury and wrongful death caused by negligence. For over three decades, we have been advocates for consumers and those harmed by oversight and injustice. It is our duty to make a person’s one shot at justice count. Above all else, our lawyers value ethics and the rights of all individuals. To learn more about the law firm, please visit http://www.reiffandbily.com/our-firm.html.