[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/ever-wonder-makes-sure-carnival-rides-safe\/#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/ever-wonder-makes-sure-carnival-rides-safe\/","headline":"Ever Wonder Who Makes Sure Carnival Rides Are Safe?","name":"Ever Wonder Who Makes Sure Carnival Rides Are Safe?","description":"Carnivals seem to pop up everywhere this time of year. \u00a0They are great fundraisers and children and adults look forward to them. \u00a0Food vendors are busy deep frying pastries. \u00a0Meat is sizzling on the stick. \u00a0And, that\u2019s just part of the appeal. \u00a0There are also the games of chance. \u00a0And, of course, the rides. There… Continue reading Ever Wonder Who Makes Sure Carnival Rides Are Safe?<\/span><\/a>","datePublished":"2016-08-22","dateModified":"2023-11-23","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/author\/dmlawyer\/#Person","name":"Dan T. Matrafajlo","url":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/author\/dmlawyer\/","identifier":1,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4cd7921c278b5fce01aa11ff8757760e046d90270e00964f697cbd173dee30a0?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4cd7921c278b5fce01aa11ff8757760e046d90270e00964f697cbd173dee30a0?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Beninato & Matrafajlo Attorneys Law LLC.","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/logo.png","url":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/logo.png","width":366,"height":74}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/carnival-rides.jpg","url":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/carnival-rides.jpg","height":591,"width":862},"url":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/ever-wonder-makes-sure-carnival-rides-safe\/","about":["Personal Injury"],"wordCount":466,"articleBody":"Carnivals seem to pop up everywhere this time of year. \u00a0They are great fundraisers and children and adults look forward to them. \u00a0Food vendors are busy deep frying pastries. \u00a0Meat is sizzling on the stick. \u00a0And, that\u2019s just part of the appeal. \u00a0There are also the games of chance. \u00a0And, of course, the rides.There are carnival rides put up for just the weekend. \u00a0Amusement parks. \u00a0Theme parks. \u00a0Rides that line the boardwalks of the Jersey shore. \u00a0All offer a degree of excitement and risk. \u00a0And, unfortunately, the potential for risk. \u00a0\u00a0Ever wonder who makes sure they are safe?Carnival Amusement Ride Safety in New JerseyNew Jersey does have specific rules regarding carnival and amusement rides. \u00a0They specifically deal with the \u201cdesign, construction and operation\u201d of the ride. \u00a0Of course, the intent is to make sure that everyone who uses the ride is reasonably safe.Basically, these rules deal with engineering standards that manufacturers are expected to comply with when designing rides. \u00a0When a dealer offers a ride for sale, they must prove that the state has certified the equipment. \u00a0Once a company owns a particular ride, they must also submit it for annual inspection.The State of New Jersey, Department of Community Affairs is the government entity in charge of initial certification and annual permits. \u00a0Local agencies, such as fire departments may check to make sure ride operators have the necessary permits. \u00a0Is this enough?Accidents happen. \u00a0Jennifer Brennan remembers the day she took her son Michael to the community fair. \u00a0Jennifer placed the young tike on the small ferris wheel and watched as it went around. \u00a0To her horror, the machine started to tumble over. \u00a0It was off balance. \u00a0Several men and Jennifer were able to return the ferris wheel to an upright position.Unfortunately, Michael\u2019s arm became twisted as it was jolted. \u00a0When Jennifer took her son to the emergency room, she learned that his arm was fractured. \u00a0In fact, it was a bad break. \u00a0One that required surgery.We\u2019ve already provided you with some important steps to take after a theme park accident. \u00a0Whether the accident happens at Six Flags, a local carnival or the boardwalk rides, you should follow these same instructions.Although there may be an assumed risk to partaking in any amusement ride, that doesn\u2019t mean your safety should be compromised. \u00a0Take precautions for you or your loved ones before entering any rides. \u00a0This notice issued by the State \u00a0offers some solid advice. \u00a0Use safety equipment such as seatbelts and restraint bars.Contact UsIf you or a loved one sustains a personal injury on a carnival ride, the Law Offices of Beninato & Matrafaljo would like to assist you. \u00a0We have decades of experience helping injured claimants. \u00a0Contact our office for an appointment."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Ever Wonder Who Makes Sure Carnival Rides Are Safe?","item":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/ever-wonder-makes-sure-carnival-rides-safe\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]