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The “Wizarding World of Harry Potter” opened today at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, in Orlando. 

 Universal invested $200 million dollars into this project and attendance is expected to swell dramatically past the 12,700 guests that Islands of Adventure attracts daily.  In fact, the park opened their parking garage at 5:30am, three and a half hours before the theme park opens. 

 Taking this all into consideration, what are some of the precautions parents should take to ensure your child’s safety?  Here are 5 quick tips:

 Keep children away from areas that are not for public access

       Make sure your children never enter a restricted area in a theme park

 Understand the limits and restrictions placed on certain park rides

       Read an attraction’s boarding restrictions before you let your child get in line

 Keep children safely seated on all amusement park rides

       Stay in your seat; keep your hands on the grab bar & your feet and knees inside

 Alert staff if a  problem arises

       Keep a watchful eye out if you see something wrong; don’t be afraid to alert staff

 Stay cool and avoid prolonged sun exposure

       Be mindful of sunburn, rashes, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Keep yourself and  your children hydrated!  And don’t forget your sun block.

 Understand the factors that place kids at risk at amusement parks such as Universal Studios and other Florida theme parks and keep your children safe. Many people wrongly believe that theme parks, such as Universal Studios, will pay for any injury that takes place on its premises. The park has a duty to provide for a reasonably safe environment and to inspect and maintain its theme park. When a child is hurt while on a ride or is injured while visiting the theme park, it does not necessary mean there is civil liability for the injury.

Schools and day care centers are a very important element in the care of children.  The well-being of  young children is often assumed.  The trust parents and guardians place in the day care facilities and schools is often rewarded with outstanding care.  However there are occasions where these environments don’t provide the proper supervision and safety that children require…and need.  Injuries can come as a result.  When a child is hurt, there are a number of potential legal suits that can be taken.  A  potential law suit would depend on the severity of the injury, as well as the incident that occurred.        

 Children need to be protected; their safety needs to be ensured.  When their well-being is not handled properly and they are injured, some of the possible legal claims include the following:  failure to provide a safe environment, failure to keep the child away from hazardous items, failure to prevent the child from being injured or bullied by other children, and failure to provide adequate supervision and monitoring.  

 Florida law offers grants of immunity to public schools from being sued.  An experienced Florida child injury attorney can determine if these legal obstacles can be overcome by studying the specifics of your case and advising you on the merits of your claim.