What to Do If You’re Injured at a “Haunted House”

It’s the time of year when our thoughts turn to the terrifying. Not the actually terrifying, of course, but the all-in-good-fun kind. That means scary movies, ghost stories around the campfire, and an old favourite – the haunted house. This article won’t be talking about historical homes that are purported be haunted but the amateur or professional kind built for entertainment that pop up around tourist destinations and during the Halloween season.

Kinds of Haunted Houses

The most common kind are the local haunted houses built for schools or in people’s homes – the kinds that rely on darkness for effect – with bowls of peeled grapes as “eyeballs.” Another seasonal kind are those that get put into amusement parks to celebrate Halloween. There are also year-round professional haunted houses like the kind in Niagara Falls that specialize in serious scares for the tourists who come to visit.

Liability

Regardless of the type of haunted house the responsibility of the owner or organizer is to maintain a reasonably safe environment for all patrons. There are certain things to keep in mind however. If you have a serious psychological or heart issue that can be exacerbated by fear for example you might want to steer clear as any problems that arise might be covered under voluntary assumption of risk. For most people though any serious injury that occurs would be the fault of whoever happens to be running it. If you are injured by an actor or participant or slip on an area that’s been improperly maintained, you could certainly have a case against the operator.

If you’ve been injured in a haunted house or any other tourist attraction or entertainment venue you should take action and seek compensation for your injuries. Contact the experienced personal injury lawyers at Conte & Associates at 1-877-614-0008.  Based in Vaughan, Conte & Associates works with clients in Vaughan and in the surrounding cities of: Thornhill, Woodbridge, Concord, Kleinberg, Maple and Richmond Hill.

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