12 Year Old Girl Injured at Wisconsin Dells

The Jounal Sentinel is reporting that a 12 year old girl was injured when safety nets for a thrill ride at Extreme World failed to break her 40-foot fall to the ground. The incident occurred at Extreme World, a one-of-a-kind thrill seeking venture in Wisconsin Dells offering bungee jumping, go-karts, and an ejection seat ride.

The accident appears to have been caused by several unfortunate events, 1) the girl's harness probably failed; and 2) the ride's safety net failed as the last line of defense. Authorities are likely to conduct their investigation to determine whether any criminal charges should be filed. Likewise, OHSA will probably conduct their own investigation because the accident occurred at a workplace. Extreme World likely also faces severe civil liability if their employees are determined to have been reckless or negligent in maintaining the ride. This determination will necessarily be made by qualified personal injury attorneys and private investigators.

Personal injury lawsuits involving entities in Wisconsin Dells often present challenges in finding the proper party to sue. Typically, companies in the Dells operate under many different umbrellas and sub-corporations - usually all very similar on paper, but yet different corporate entities. It becomes important to identify the proper entity early on so negotiations can begin immediately, and evidence can be preserved.

If you or someone you know has been injured, the Warshafsky Law Firm offers free consultations and at-home visits. Call 800-728-4970 today to speak with a Warshafsky lawyer.