Amusement parks and water parks are meant to be fun. But when something goes wrong, the injuries can be life-changing. A broken ride harness, a slick stairwell, or a poorly trained employee can turn a summer outing into an emergency. We’ve seen broken bones, head injuries, deep cuts, drownings, and worse. These accidents aren’t just bad luck—they’re often the result of someone not doing their job.
Places like water parks, go-kart tracks, and inflatable attractions pop up across Brazoria County each summer. Kids run around in wet sandals. Teens ride down slides without enough supervision. Parents expect safety, but that trust is sometimes misplaced. Staff skip checks. Rides go unmaintained. First-aid stations are understaffed or unprepared. And that’s when people get hurt.
Slip and falls happen all the time—on slick walkways, wet stairs, or loose mats. People can hit their heads, twist knees, or break wrists trying to catch themselves. On rides, we’ve seen safety bars fail, seatbelts not latch, or slides collapse. Water parks carry even more danger. If a lifeguard isn’t paying attention, or if water levels aren’t properly managed, kids can drown or nearly drown within seconds.
Property owners and managers have a duty to protect guests. That means regular safety checks, clear rules, trained staff, working emergency gear, and fast responses. When they skip steps to save time or money, they put lives at risk. That’s negligence—and under Texas law, they can be held responsible for what happens next.
Amusement park injury claims can help cover medical bills, pain and suffering, missed work, and long-term rehab. In the most severe cases, victims suffer brain trauma or spinal damage that leaves them permanently disabled. When the injury involves a child, the emotional and financial impact on a family is enormous.
These companies often try to shift blame. They’ll say the guest didn’t follow the rules. They’ll hide inspection records or downplay what really happened. But if you or your child was seriously hurt, you deserve the truth. You deserve accountability.
At Hildebrand & Wilson, LLC, we know how to handle amusement and water park cases. We take on the companies that cut corners, and we fight to make sure they take responsibility for what they’ve caused. We’ve seen how families suffer after an injury like this. We know how hard it is to get answers. That’s why we take these cases seriously.
If you or a loved one was injured at an amusement park or water park in Brazoria County—including Pearland, Angleton, Lake Jackson, or nearby—call us. We’ll review what happened, explain your legal options, and help you move forward.
Reach out to us at (281) 557-6406 or contact us online for a free consultation. We’ll help you fight for the justice and compensation your family deserves.