M&D's bosses have paid out £100,000 in compensation claims to almost 20 people in the last five years, according to a solicitor.
A sum of around £100k was understood to have been paid to seriously injured visitors, some of whom suffered permanent scarring and broken bones.
The news comes in the wake of Sunday's horror crash after the park's Tsunami rollercoaster derailed and plunged 20ft, leaving eight children and two adults in hospital.
Patrick McGuire, a partner at Thomsons solicitors, said the crash was 'waiting to happen' following previous incidents.
He told the Daily Mail: “People suffered a wide range of injuries, including a broken arm, fractured wrist, broken ribs, a broken nose and teeth.
“In one or two instances people have been left scarred, with one suffering scarring to the face which was permanent.
“An accident of the nature of the one which happened at the weekend was waiting to happen.”
He said one person was thrown from a log flume ride at the popular park and another crashed through a safety barrier and broke their hand.
Three M&D's workers are among those to claim for injuries over the past five years.
A saftey probe has been launched following the horrific incident on Sunday.
Investigations will take place to ascertain the cause of the accident.
Two boys remain in a serious condition in hospital following the crash.
One 12-year-old boy is being treated for chest, abdominal and leg injuries while an 11-year-old boy is currently receiving treatment for arm and hand injuries.
The grandad of crash victim Liam Boyle thanked the public for their well-wishes after his 11-year-old grandson endured hours of surgery to save his hand.
Student Katie McArdle, who was visiting the park with her boyfriend William told how she thought she was going to die as the ride derailed.
An M&D’s spokesman said: “Every ride in the park is safety checked daily and undergoes a thorough independent inspection every 12 months. Tsunami had its annual independent safety inspection in early June 2016.
“Any claims are assessed and, if appropriate, settled by our insurance company.”
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