Roller coaster accident injuries and other amusement park injuries are not uncommon in Miami and across southern Florida. While this region of the country is known for its world-class theme parks and amusement parks, and while millions of people visit these parks each year without incident, injuries can and do occur.
In the spring and summer, millions of people travel to Miami in Hollywood from outside the state to take part in our tourism opportunities. Hollywood and Miami have much to offer, including world-class restaurants, art galleries, beaches, and more.
If you’ll be traveling to the South Florida area this year, we at Flaxman Law Group want to ensure you have a terrific time. Part of that means staying safe. While millions of people travel to Hollywood and Miami without any issues each year, there are a few things you can do to avoid any potential hazards:
Many people associate amusement parks with the summer, but thanks to mild South Florida winters, amusement parks in this part of the country remain open all year round. In fact, many amusement parks have special deals or promotions during the winter months in order to attract tourists, visitors, and snowbirds to the area.
While amusement parks, including Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld, Epcot, Busch Gardens and the many other parks in Florida offer plenty of fun in the winter, they can also create the possibility for amusement park injuries throughout the year.
Each year, tens of millions of tourists travel to Miami, Hollywood, and the rest of South Florida. In fact, the state saw 87.3 million people arrive as tourists in 2011 alone. In addition to tourists, snowbirds are people who decide to purchase a second home or vacation home in Florida to take advantage of the warm weather during the winter months. Each year, millions of people arrive in Florida during the winter months from the Northeast United States and from Canada. They stay a few months before returning home.
For most snowbirds and tourists, Hollywood and the rest of South Florida provide a temporary and exciting place to visit or stay. Unfortunately, some visitors each year are injured on visits to Florida. A serious injury can affect your stay, leave you with high medical bills, and cause confusion and concern. If you’ve been injured in Florida but aren’t from the state, what can you do?
Florida is known for its many amusement and theme parks, and while many people think of these parks as being mostly about summer fun, the reality is that visitors come to Disneyworld, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, LEGOLAND, and other amusement parks in the fall, too. In fact, many families take advantage of the lower prices and slightly smaller crowds as well as the warm Florida weather to visit during the first few weeks of September – before school picks up. While most will leave with nothing but selfies and great memories, unfortunately some may be injured.
Amusement park injuries and accidents do happen. When they do, the legal team at Flaxman Law Group is ready to get to work to fight on behalf of those who have been injured. If you have suffered an injury while visiting Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, or any amusement park or theme park in South Florida, contact Flaxman Law Group for a free accident consultation.
Residents of Florida often enjoy great benefits by going on cruises, since the port of Miami is so close by. In addition, many visitors come to Miami and surrounding areas on their cruise ships. Cruises can be a great way to meet others, explore the world, and learn new things.
While Florida may be a popular destination for cruises, however, cruise ships themselves are not without their problems. Each year, thousands of people are injured and some are even killed on cruise ships and while embarking or disembarking from ships. If you have suffered an injury on board a cruise ship or while on a cruise, you can always contact Flaxman Law Group for a free case review.
Now that children will be home from school, you may want to send your child off to summer camp, science camp, or another type of summer program. These programs can be a great way for your child to learn, spend time with others, and have fun during the summer months. It can also be a good way to give you a break and let you get other things done.
Most summer programs and activities are very safe for children and most directors who run these programs take great care to provide a safe and healthy environment for your child. Nevertheless, injuries at camp and at summer programs can and do occur. Camp injuries in Hollywood and South Florida can result in head injuries, eye injuries, fractures, and other serious injuries.
Summertime is a wonderful time to live in Miami. There are concerts, beaches, and plenty of special events to explore. However, summer are also comes with its own range of hazards and risks. Each year, some local residents and visitors are rushed to the emergency room with serious injuries and some hospitals report increased instances of injuries during the summer months.
In order to stay safe in Miami this season, make sure that you:
At this time of year, many colleges have their spring breaks, and this means that students from across the country head to Florida and Miami in order to take advantage of the beaches and spring break activities available. For most students, spring break is a fun time to get away from the books and to enjoy life. Unfortunately, spring break can also lead to serious injuries.
Students can find themselves in car accidents in Miami, far from home, or can find themselves affected by mugging, theft, or sexual assault. If you or someone you love is headed for spring break, consider these safety tips to create only good memories this year:
For most people, St. Patrick’s Day is a lighthearted holiday filled with good cheer, parades, green T-shirts, and Irish pride. Unfortunately, due to the high alcohol content at many St. Patrick’s Day events, the holiday can end in injury or even tragedy. If you are planning to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year with a house party or at a public event in Hollywood or your ocmmunity, make sure that you have a plan to stay safe and avoid injury. Your plan should include:
You will be safer if you consume alcohol with friends and family, especially if some of your friends are staying sober. Buddies can ensure that you are not at risk of getting mugged, falling over, or sustaining other injuries because you’ve been drinking.
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