San Francisco Injury Lawyer Blog
Roller coaster fanatics travel far and wide to check out a new attraction, experience a unique thrill, or take a ride on a historic attraction. For fans, part of the thrill is feeling scared and out-of-control while knowing they are ultimately safe. Sadly, that sense of safety is sometimes false; roller coaster injuries and other amusement park accidents are a reality. When a memorable day of fun turns tragic, our Northern California amusement park injury lawyer can help.
Two Injured at Santa Clara Amusement Park
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, two people were injured in an accident at California’s Great America on Friday June 12. The incident involved the Flight Deck roller coaster (previously called Top Gun), an inverted coaster that allows riders’ legs to dangle free. Based on official statements and witness accounts, it appears that an employee of the Santa Clara amusement park was struck in the head by a rider as the coaster was returning to the base station. A rider also suffered a hand injury during the incident.