I have been getting a lot of dehydration and heat exhaustion issues questions lately. Simply put, water and rest are your friend, people. 12-14 hours at an amusement park in 80+ degree weather will...
According to letters sent to Florida residents who have United Healthcare insurance, if a new contract with the Florida Hospital system is not reached by August 15th, Florida Hospital will no longer...
I have received a number of concerns regarding children burning themselves while playing in/on inflatable rides. Here’s a list of ways to protect your child from getting burned while they...
As summer vacations approach, the National Safety Transportation Board (NTSB) is stressing the importance of child restraint seats on all airline flights.
For most parents, strapping the kids into...
Riding an amusement ride should be fun, thrilling, and an escape from reality; however, there are risks. Here is a list of easy ways to ensure your safety while enjoying your favorite amusement...
As the Deepwater Horizon disaster spreads across the Gulf of Mexico, Governor Crist has expanded the state of emergency to cover several more of the beach counties on the west coast of Florida. The...
This afternoon Florida's Governor Charlie Crist declared a State of Emergency for 6 Florida counties as the huge BP oil spill approached the state's fragile coastline. Bay, Escambia, Gulf, Okaloosa,...
In September of 2009, at Knott’s Berry Farm theme park in Buena Park, California, two riders were struck with debris after a cable came loose on the Xcelerator roller coaster. A 12-year-old...
Tracking injuries at Disney parks -- one of the toughest things I have ever tackled. Guests have a right to know what might happen when they board an amusement ride at Disney World, right? Disney,...
In a case of reporting, or lack thereof, we present injury information on Busch Gardens - Tampa:
Gwazi: Back related injuries were not uncommon with this ride, with rider's being thrown around...