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By Jo Jeffries. Last Updated 4th December 2024. Welcome to this Thorpe Park accident claims guide. In it, we discuss claiming compensation for theme park accidents in the UK that cause injury, showing you how to make a claim for compensation for a slip, trip and fall, or other types of accidents.
Even though amusement parks like Thorpe Park have to meet rigorous safety standards, this doesn’t mean that a serious Thorpe Park accident can never happen. There have been several serious accidents at theme parks. And, of course, there is a myriad of minor accidents that could occur, such as slips, trips or falls.
This online guide will go over the process of making a personal injury claim for an accident that resulted in a Thorpe Park injury. You may have questions that this guide doesn’t answer fully. If this is so, we can still assist you. Just call our claims team on 0800 073 8801. One of our claim advisers will talk through your claim with you and answer any questions you have. They will also be able to explain to you how one of our solicitors could be a good choice for having your claim processed.
Under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, Thorpe Park has a duty of care to all visitors to their premises to take steps to ensure their reasonable safety. As a theme park, this can involve things such as ensuring all the attractions undergo regular and strict maintenance inspections, completing any necessary repairs and keeping walkways, steps and queue areas clear of obstructions.
In order to begin a personal injury claim after a Thorpe Park Accident, you will need to, with clear evidence, demonstrate the following:
To get a free assessment of your eligiblity to claim compensation following a Thorpe Park incident in which you suffered injuries, get in touch with our advisory team today using the contact information provided above.
4.8There are many reasons why a personal injury solicitor may need to help a claimant make a compensation claim for an accident at Thorpe Park. Not just serious accidents involving one of the rides, but also less serious accidents. Some of the hazards at an amusement park can be:
These are some of the common hazards, but there are, of course, many more. No matter how an accident was caused, if it injured a visitor to the park, and the responsibility fell to the park operator, we could be able to help the victim make a claim for compensation. Speak to our claims team to learn more.
Thorpe Park has a number of rides that could be classified as a roller coaster.
Rollercoasters present some very specific safety hazards, such as:
All of these hazards could be construed to be the responsibility of the theme park, and a claim could be possible for any harm that a park visitor suffers.
A slip, trip or fall accident is a very common kind of accident that every personal injury lawyer will deal with from time to time. Common hazards that can result in this kind of accident are:
These hazards can all easily lead to a slip, trip or fall accident. If it can be proven the amusement park owner was to blame for the hazard, we could be able to help the victim make a compensation claim for the harm suffered.
This section examines accidents that could be caused by unsafe or damaged rides. Thankfully, a Thorpe Park crash is a very rare occurrence. However, it is possible for such incidents to occur. Possible examples can include:
You can get a free consultation regarding your eligibility to claim compensation for a Thorpe Park accident by speaking to our advisors. The team are available 24 hours a day via the contact information provided below.
Part of the process of making personal injury claims, is proving that the defendant was liable for causing harm to the claimant. In order to do this, evidence can be submitted in support of the claim, for example:
If you have any questions about the sort of evidence you should submit to support your own claim, please speak to one of our claim advisers who will help you.
When calculating compensation for a public liability claim, there are two heads of loss that need to be considered: general and special damages. These compensate for:
Those tasked with calculating a potential general damages figure can refer to your medical evidence in conjunction with the Judicial College Guideline (JCG). The JCG publication contains guideline compensation amounts for various injuries.
We have used a relevant selection of the JCG figures in our table here. It is important we emphasise that the first entry was not taken from the JCG.
Please be advised that this table is intended strictly for guidance purposes only.
| Type of Injury | Severity | Guideline Compensation Figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Severe Injuries and Special Damages | Very Serious | Up to £1,000,000 or over | Settlements could include compensation for more than one severe injury and related costs, including medical care and loss of earnings. |
| Brain Damage | Very Severe (a) | £344,150 to £493,000 | Very little response to environment, little or no language function and double incontinence requiring full time nursing care. |
| Moderately Severe (b) | £267,340 to £344,150 | Very serious disability with a substantial dependence on others and need for constant professional care. | |
| Moderate (c)(i) | £183,190 to £267,340 | Moderate to severe intellectual deficit, sensory impact, change in personality and a significant risk of epilepsy. | |
| Chest Injuries | Total Removal of One Lung and/or Serious Heart Damage (a) | £122,850 to £183,190 | Complete removal one lung or serious damage to the heart causing permanent scarring and serious prolonged pain. |
| Traumatic Injury (b) | £80,240 to £122,850 | Traumatic injury to the lungs, heart or chest causing permanent damage and functional impairment. | |
| Leg Injuries | Amputations (a)(ii) | £245,900 to £329,620 | Below-knee amputation of both legs. |
| Severe (b)(ii) | £66,920 to £109,290 | Injuries that cause permanent mobility issues and require the use of crutches or other aids for the remainder of the injured person's life. | |
| Other Arm Injuries | Substantial and Permanent Disablement (b) | £47,810 to £73,050 | Serious fractures of one or both forearms that cause permanent disability. |
| Less Severe (c) | £23,430 to £47,810 | Significant disabilities where there has been a substantial recovery. |
4.8Special damages, the second of the two heads of loss, awards for financial harm caused by your injuries. As this head of loss aims to quantify the impact your injuries have on your day to day life, as well as factor in future losses, it is very common to see special damages figures that are much higher than anything paid out under general damages.
Possible costs you could claim back can include:
Be sure to hold onto documents such as your payslips, as well as receipts, travel tickets and other bills that show what costs you incurred.
If you would like to know more about the kinds of damages that your own settlement could include, please speak to our claims team. One of our claim advisers will be able to give you an indication.
We can offer you a solicitor who will process your claim under a No Win No Fee agreement. What this means is, that you don’t pay anything at all unless your claim is successful. You don’t pay to start the claim or while it is being processed. You also don’t pay if the claim is unsuccessful. When the claim is successful, the solicitor will deduct their pre-agreed fee from the money they received from you. So, as you can see, this removes many of the financial risks of making a claim. For more information about this service, please speak to one of our claim advisers today on the number below.
Have you been injured in an accident at Thorpe Park that wasn’t your fault? Do you think you might have the basis of a successful claim? If so, please contact our claims team on 0800 073 8801. A claim adviser will talk over your claim with you, and tell you what legal options you have. If you wish, we can provide you with a solicitor to process your claim for you.
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