With spring approaching and tourist season a year-round affair in Orlando, there is no time like the present to freshen up on some safety tips for amusement parks. They are usually a blast, but we would hate to see your vacation ruined by a theme park injury. So keep the following safety tips in mind: Sunscreen and water. Make sure to apply sun block and drink water often, especially for tourists who are not used to the Florida heat and sun. Avoid restricted areas. Any place that is fenced or gated off is for a good reason. If you cross a barrier where you are not permitted, the park may not be liable for any injuries. Follow the rules. Safety rules and park guidelines are written for a reason, so make sure you and your children obey them. They are posted for your own safety. Stay inside the carts on…
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Amusement Park Safety Tips
February 8th, 2012Amusement Park Injuries
February 6th, 2012When people think about Universal Studios, Disney World, Epcot Center or any of the major amusement parks in Orlando, they associate the parks with fun times with friends and family, often times a vacation. But these parks do a lot of business each year and have a responsibly to maintain safety standards for their millions of patrons. In Florida, these parks are required to report their safety and accident statistics to the state each year. This information is made available to the public annually. According to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractons, 280 million guests visited amusement parks in the United States and rode on over 1.7 billion rides. Patrons suffered a total of 1,086 reported injuries on these rides. 65 of the injuries were considered “serious,” which is classified by whether or not the victim stayed at least one night in a hospital. Serious injuries made up…
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US Boating Accident Statistics
February 3rd, 2012With boating season just around the corner, many residents and tourists are looking forward to enjoying Florida’s gorgeous lakes and beaches. There is nothing better than hitting the water on a nice sunny day with family and friends. But you must always make safety the number one priority. A boating accident can turn a day out or a great vacation into a nightmare. Here are some accident statistics from the US Boating Safety Resource Center to keep in mind: The US Coast Guard responded to 4,730 accidents in 2009. 736 of these involved a fatalities and 3,358 caused injuries. Boat accidents caused $36 million in property damage in 2009. 75% of all the fatal accidents in 2009 involved a drowning victim. 84% of the victims were not wearing a life jacket. 70% of drowning victims were on boat 21 feet or less. Only 14% of fatal accidents occurred with a…
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