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If the man wants to sue, he should be suing the ski resort owners, for letting him go out on a ski slope where he could get hurt.
I think he should also sue the ski manufacturers for making a dangerous product, and then he needs to sue God for making snow that is too slippery.
I think he should also sue the ski manufacturers for making a dangerous product, and then he needs to sue God for making snow that is too slippery.
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The worst part of it is that the kid's parents will probably go broke trying to defend themselves. They can win, and yet lose because of the cost. I would sure hope the judge would throw it out, but I doubt it. Easy money... We had a lady (used loosely) that sued my parents over getting hurt working calves. Turns out she was a professional fall artist, lives off of settlements. She ended up losing the case, good thing for rural area judges with a little sense...
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The suit claims Pfahler suffered a torn shoulder tendon and seeks compensation for physical therapy, vacation time, nursing and medical services provided by Pfahler's wife, and other expenses. It estimates the couple's losses at more than $75,000.
Unless the guys wife is a nurse or therapist, I doubt they'll get compensation for her medical services provided but the guy should get something if the kid was truly at fault.
Now if he was suing for loss of consortium, pain and suffering, punitive damages and so forth I'd say he was stretching it a bit. And he wants compensation for vacation time? Hell, he had a vacation rehabbing from the shoulder injury....
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I got smashed into by a youngster on a Board, he was out of control and didn't care about anybody around him. I was stove up for more than a week, all he said was "Sorry Dude". I would of liked to sue him or just punch him in the face, either way I would of felt better. As far as the article, of cource the parents are going to say Little Jimmy wasn't going too fast or out of control.
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Originally Posted by DarkWolf40
I got smashed into by a youngster on a Board, he was out of control and didn't care about anybody around him. I was stove up for more than a week, all he said was "Sorry Dude". I would of liked to sue him or just punch him in the face, either way I would of felt better. As far as the article, of cource the parents are going to say Little Jimmy wasn't going too fast or out of control.
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Never, ever underestimate stupidity.
Skiing itself is a risky hobby. In my opinion, you should be required to waive all rights to sue anyone for anything once you set a ski on the snow.
Skiing itself is a risky hobby. In my opinion, you should be required to waive all rights to sue anyone for anything once you set a ski on the snow.
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I agree with the others who have posted before me, the kid is 7!!!!! He'd probably never been on skis before and was lucky to just be able to stay up on the skis long enough to run into somebody.
Just stick a ski up that guys *** and be done with it.
Just stick a ski up that guys *** and be done with it.
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I am all for personal responsibilty but the seven year old shouldn't have been on the big hill UNTIL he could control himself. They have training areas for that.
Would you folks feel the same way if some 16 year old learning to drive broadsided your car and killed a family member? After all, driving is risky and you are the one who took the risk being on the road.
Would you folks feel the same way if some 16 year old learning to drive broadsided your car and killed a family member? After all, driving is risky and you are the one who took the risk being on the road.
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But it doesn't say whether or not they actually were on the hill or in the training area. What if this happened in the training area, is it still the kids fault because he wasn't born a perfect skier?
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Any of the ski areas I have been in the training areas are very gentle slopes and very well supervised with instructors. I doubt it happened in the training area.
But, if the kid was out of control, then, yes, he is at fault and the parents have a responsibility.
Anyone ever see the ISF rules of conduct for skiing? Number two is CONTROL.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art22071.asp
But, if the kid was out of control, then, yes, he is at fault and the parents have a responsibility.
Anyone ever see the ISF rules of conduct for skiing? Number two is CONTROL.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art22071.asp