Roller coaster mishap injures 4, strands more at Magic Mountain

On behalf of Aiken and Aiken P.C. Personal Injury Attorneys posted in Premises Liability, on Thursday, July 10, 2014

Massachusetts fans of theme parks might be interested in hearing about a recent incident on The Ninja at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California. In 2013 the theme park opened its doors to a reported 2.9 million visitors; according to Themed Entertainment Association, the park ranks 18th in attendance figures among all of the theme parks in North America. The Ninja opened in 1998 and reportedly reaches upwards of 55 miles per hour with numerous turns and a force of almost 4G. It is 2700 feet long, holds 28 riders and was built by a company in Clearfield, Utah. It is also currently closed due to a recent accident. On July 7, during a run of the ride, a tree branch allegedly fell onto the roller coaster track. There were 25 people on the train at the time of the derailment. Four of those passengers suffered injuries, but they were not considered to be serious injuries. The carload of people was reportedly suspended 20 feet in the air as responding personnel worked for several hours to free all of the passengers. Representatives of the park assured that all passengers were conscious and aware during the rescue. Theme park owners have a responsibility to maintain safe rides for their visitors. Many injuries that are suffered on a ride such as this one could require ongoing medical treatment that results in financial strain. Individuals who believe that they were injured due to the negligence of a theme park may want to contact a personal injury attorney to discuss their options for a potential civil suit. Source: The Huffington Post, “Magic Mountain Roller Coaster Accident Leaves 4 Injured, Dozens Stranded On The ‘Ninja’“, Ed Mazza, July 07, 2014