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Motorcycle Safety Tips

In the summer months, many people enjoy a ride on their motorcycles as the weather is warm and the outdoors is inviting. However, many trips end in regret as there is an increased amount of…

By The Legal Examiner

/ 22 Aug 2011

2010 Amusment Ride Injury Numbers

Trying to locate amusement ride injury information is quite possibly one of the hardest things to do. I should know. By thinking outside of the box, I was able to track 838 amusement ride injuries…

By Jason Herrera

/ 11 Aug 2011

Man Almost Drowns in Mickey’s Retreat Swimming Pool

A near drowning occurred at a pool at Mickey’s Retreat, a recreation area/park for Disney workers and their families, reports the Orange County Fire Rescue. A man was rescued from the pool…

By Council Wooten

/ 11 Aug 2011

Spinal Injuries in Summer Months

An interesting article, written mainly for the benefit of spinal surgeons, sheds some light on trends in Spinal cord injuries, specifically during the summer months. Some of the more interesting…

By The Legal Examiner

/ 9 Aug 2011

Tourist Suffers Eye Injury Riding Harry Potter Roller Coaster

A male tourist suffered an eye injury while riding Dragon Challenge roller coaster at the Harry Potter attraction at Universal Studios. Local reports confirm that Carlos Montalvo was riding in the…

By Council Wooten

/ 9 Aug 2011

Dangers Of Falling Objects In Roller Coasters

A danger in roller coasters is that many times riders will get hit from objects dropped by other riders. Most roller coasters including the Orlando theme park roller coasters such as Dragon…

By Ed Normand

/ 2 Aug 2011

Family of Boy Injured at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Accepts Settlement

A California family who had filed a lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts after their son was badly burned by scolding nacho cheese, which spilled on him during the family’s visit to…

By Orman Kimbrough

/ 28 Jul 2011

Harry Potter Theme Park Ride Records First Significant Guest Injuries

According to the Orlando Sentinel, the popular Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride has experienced its first significant guest injury during the first quarter of 2011. A state record…

By Ed Normand

/ 21 Jul 2011

Harry Potter Theme Ride Injury Costs Knuckleballer Zink Five Months of Recovery

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is one of the most popular attractions at Universal Studios. The theme park is enjoying a flurry of attention from the fans of the wizardry franchise. Both…

By Ed Normand

/ 19 Jul 2011

Class Action Plaintiffs Allege Disney Parks and Resorts Discriminates Against Visually Impaired

A federal judge Dolly Gee has certified a class action lawsuit against Disney Parks and Resorts on behalf of plaintiffs Cari Shields, Amber Boggs and Teresa Stockton who claimed Disney…

By Orman Kimbrough

/ 13 Jul 2011

British Tourist Sues Walt Disney World Over Rented Watercraft Crash

According to Orlando court records, a female tourist is suing Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts for negligence after a small watercraft her husband rented collided with a ferry last year….

By Orman Kimbrough

/ 11 Jul 2011

Private Pools and Young Children Don't Mix Well

According to orlandosentinel.com, a two and one half year old toddler drowned in a family pool in Clermont while visiting the owners of the pool from out of state. The homeowner found the toddler…

By Ed Normand

/ 8 Jun 2011