FlowRider Accident Lawyer

Were You Injured on a FlowRider Onboard a Cruise Ship?

If you were injured on a FlowRider onboard a cruise ship, you may have a claim against the cruise line or the manufacturer. The same is true if your child was injured in a FlowRider accident at sea. FlowRiders are now installed on numerous cruise ships. According to the FlowRider website, the company has installed artificial wave simulators on cruise ships including:

The FlowRider website also indicates that the company’s artificial wave simulators have a flow rate of more than 100,000 gallons per minute. This creates water speeds of 20 to 35 miles per hour and waves up to six feet high. While these conditions may be fun for experienced professionals and world champions, they can be extremely dangerous for those who are not experienced and just want to have a good time while trying something new.

While accidental drowning is a risk with FlowRiders, these catastrophic accidents are relatively rare due to the number of people typically observing riders. However, non-fatal injuries are alarmingly common. The vast majority of these injuries result from sudden and unexpected falls. Since the water on a FlowRider is only a few inches deep, users who fall can easily suffer serious injuries including:

• Back, neck and spinal cord injuries
• Broken and dislocated bones
• Concussions and other more serious forms of brain trauma
• Head and face injuries (including eye, ear, nose and jaw injuries)
• Internal bleeding and organ damage
• Ligament sprains and tears
• Muscle and tendon strains and tears