Water Park & Flume Injury Compensation Claims

Some holiday resorts abroad now have flumes or water slides in their swimming pools either for children or adults and many resorts also have large water parks nearby which are popular with UK holidaymakers. Flumes are great fun if they are used safely and are properly maintained. However, accidents can happen at  water parks which can cause serious personal injury. If you have sustained an injury due to a flume or water park ride which was not your fault you may be able to make a successful compensation claim.

Injuries on flumes and at water parks can happen for the following reasons:

• Too many people on the ride at the same time. If this happens there may be a collision at the bottom with the person at the front becoming seriously injured. There should be a lifeguard on duty to state when it is safe for the next person to go.
• If the slide has not been maintained or has broken or sharp objects sticking out of it then this can cause personal injury to people when they are on it.

Injuries which can be sustained from these flumes and in which a compensation claim may be brought are cuts, bruises, sprains, back and neck injuries and broken bones.

It is important that you observe all signs when using flumes to avoid personal injury. It is especially important to observe signs which state the age/height restrictions and correct posture for each ride i.e. whether you should be sitting up or lying down. If you are injured but have not observed signs then you may not be able to bring a successful compensation claim. The owners of the water park or resort where the flume is situated should provide safety signs and a lifeguard on duty. If these are not provided they may be liable in a compensation claim if you suffer a personal injury on one of their water rides due to a lack of safety instructions or if the injury could have been prevented by the presence of a lifeguard.

If you have been involved in an accident on a water ride in your holiday resort or at a water park that was not your fault, call our accident compensation solicitors who specialise in compensation claims on 0800 0287828 and we will advise you on your first steps to receiving the compensation you deserve on a No Win No Fee basis.