Bungee Cord Accidents in Arizona

    PHOENIX, AZ, August 07, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Whether choosing to embark on the sport of bungee cord jumping, or simply using bungee cords for other things, the danger of getting injured by a bungee cord is more common than you think. In Arizona, many individuals choose to embark on various adventures which require the use of bungee cords but many are unaware of their danger. In Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale and surrounding area's there are many locations like Camelback Mountain to go hiking, and many different possible circumstances where bungee cords can break and cause injuries.

The many different scenarios for a bungee cord accident can be unexpected and very traumatic for the parties involved. The breaking of a bungee cord occurs when:

Bungee Cord Accident Scenarios

• The hook on the bungee cord straightens out due to the amount of pressure on the cord
• The attachment structure fails
• The hook detaches from the cord
• The hook somehow unfastens from the attachment point.
• The cord itself breaks after wear and tear

The bungee cord manufactures are responsible for the durability of their product as well as the quality of their product. Companys who use bungee cords for other purposes are also responsible for ensuring that it is installed safely and can not endanger any one. An Arizona personal injury attorney can help find those responsible so they can pay for your compensation.

Different types of injuries can occur when a bungee cord breaks, some of them include:

Types of Injuries

• Vision loss
• Scarring/bruising
• Death
• Deformity
• Coma
• Brain injury
• Nerve damage
• Broken bones

Some safety measures you can take in order to prevent a bungee cord accident from occurring include:

Bungee Cord Safety Measures

• Keep face and body away from the bungee cords possible rebound path if possible.
• Keep children away from using bungee cords.
• Never use a bungee cord to secure an item that is susceptible to wind or other movement.
• Ensure the hooks are securely fastened.
• Carefully and slowly stretch a bungee cord over a load.

Bungee cords are not only used for the sport of bungee jumping but securing items on a truckbed, wrapping and rolling bundled material, holding a door or gate shut, or suspending items from a tree or pole.

Source: Solomon & Relihan
Website: http://www.solomonrelihan.com

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