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Girl loses feet on ride at Six Flags
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DarkJediKnight
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Lawsuit will focus on that particular Six Flags and the Six Flags franchise:
- careless maintenance
- careless operation of an unsafe device
In a case like this where children are put in danger, and thus amputated, the lawsuit will be massive. If it was broken legs, or injury that can heal, it would probably be in the thousands, but a life altering injury like this means 5 million - at least. The argument is, that cable could have hit her higher and killed her. This would weigh heavily in court.
You can bet Kentucky's best lawyers will be calling that girls family offering up services, because this is a slamdunk.
- careless maintenance
- careless operation of an unsafe device
In a case like this where children are put in danger, and thus amputated, the lawsuit will be massive. If it was broken legs, or injury that can heal, it would probably be in the thousands, but a life altering injury like this means 5 million - at least. The argument is, that cable could have hit her higher and killed her. This would weigh heavily in court.
You can bet Kentucky's best lawyers will be calling that girls family offering up services, because this is a slamdunk.
Oldschoolgamer
The physical form of blasphemy
Jesus christ, that is horrible. Yea, i think it will be more than 2 million going her way.
GaimeGuy said:
True, and the same thing goes with driving to the store for the chance to win a big lottery.
Roller coasters are pretty boring to me since I know in my gut that I won't get hurt. Occasionally I like to read about some of these before going to one in order to add a little bit more scare into it.
One story that particulary struck a chord with me was one where a kid got his leg caught in the wheels of a kid's roller coaster ride while disembarking. Apparently another kid who had just gotten off wandered over to the control panel and pressed a button out of curiosity which started up the ride. This wouldn't happen at large attractions since they usually require multiple buttons to be pressed, but is still pretty chilling.
Femmeworth
Banned
:lol ...ghst said:
I think I just felt my soul die a little.I'm really surprised how few people would not give up their two feet for two million dollars.
You can upgrade your foot enlessly for the rest of your life. Especially from all the interest raking in, not to mention the profit from ampuporn.
http://bionics.ossur.com/Products/PROPRIO-FOOT/SENSE
Look what they did for nintendo's old technology. Can you image a waggle foot?
I think I just blew my own mind.
You can upgrade your foot enlessly for the rest of your life. Especially from all the interest raking in, not to mention the profit from ampuporn.
http://bionics.ossur.com/Products/PROPRIO-FOOT/SENSE
accelerometers
Look what they did for nintendo's old technology. Can you image a waggle foot?
I think I just blew my own mind.
SealSqueal
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SealSqueal
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Oh shits I just realised she would still have been strapped in her seat :/
davepoobond
you can't put a price on sparks
now, i'm not technically scared of roller coasters, i know that you're safe 99% of the time on a roller coaster, and things like this isn't what actually scares me about roller coasters.
its my pituitary gland, methinks -- it just goes haywire when the gs from being on a roller coaster/horse/anything that is pretty much an open carriage that i don't have complete control over (i do get sort of the same feeling from a go-kart at around 20 mph however, yet feel nothing from a car going 85.)
i just freak out, i hate it. of course the stories of amputating body parts and having freaking feet raining on you isn't exactly a very pleasant story to remember about something i'm already freaked out about going on.
its my pituitary gland, methinks -- it just goes haywire when the gs from being on a roller coaster/horse/anything that is pretty much an open carriage that i don't have complete control over (i do get sort of the same feeling from a go-kart at around 20 mph however, yet feel nothing from a car going 85.)
i just freak out, i hate it. of course the stories of amputating body parts and having freaking feet raining on you isn't exactly a very pleasant story to remember about something i'm already freaked out about going on.
Fun Factor
Formerly FTWer
Akira said:
That video gets me every time.:lol
I seen it 18 times over a 8 month span & watching it always makes me burst into tears.
keeblerdrow
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The thrill seeker in me wants to get on this ride as soon as possible, now. Not only am I being dropped from very high, but there's an amputation risk. I've got half a stack just thinking about the risk.
Narrator: But Michael thought Rita might be coming, and he was desperate to impress her. Meanwhile, Maeby was trying to get knocked out of the pageant.
Pope Impersonator: Pope Impersonator, Church. How has God influenced your life?
Maeby: About just as much as Big Bird and the Keebler elves.
Pope Impersonator: Well, my faith wouldve been shaken if He had taken my legs, too.
G.O.B.: G.O.B. Bluth. State. I was betrayed by my brother, Michael! Whos your favorite family member, and why?
Maeby: Definitely not my shallow, materialistic mother, who only cares about looks.
G.O.B.: I think we all feel that way about our mothers, and we all have legs.
Pope Impersonator: Pope Impersonator, Church. How has God influenced your life?
Maeby: About just as much as Big Bird and the Keebler elves.
Pope Impersonator: Well, my faith wouldve been shaken if He had taken my legs, too.
G.O.B.: G.O.B. Bluth. State. I was betrayed by my brother, Michael! Whos your favorite family member, and why?
Maeby: Definitely not my shallow, materialistic mother, who only cares about looks.
G.O.B.: I think we all feel that way about our mothers, and we all have legs.
Wow, some of you would give up your feet for a measly 2 million dollars? I could never do that, I would be throwing away a big part of my life if I ever did so.
What happened to this girl really sucks, with all the money these them parks have, it amazes me that they can't do regular maintenance on all their rides.
What happened to this girl really sucks, with all the money these them parks have, it amazes me that they can't do regular maintenance on all their rides.
mashoutposse
Ante Up
First thing I would think about after losing my feet is... how much it will cost me to have feet again. Fuggedaboutit man.
Maybe because it's quite feasible to earn it whilst keeping all of your body parts.
glistenm said:
Maybe because it's quite feasible to earn it whilst keeping all of your body parts.
Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
Oh dude, you have not lived. It is so much fun. Like the guy in the article said, things like this have only a one in a million chance of happening.capslock said:
She may not have her feet, but as far as money goes shes set for life.
Javaman said:Holy shit. I found this on the rideaccident link.
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=abb_1179665585
I'm not sure why the youtube vid doesn't work, it loads the screen but just idles.
holysh**. video worked for me.
Forceatowulf said:
Yea, and I bet you know even when she realizes how much money she has, she will still wish she never climbed into that ride.
Some of you guys are dumb. Do you really think all that money is going to make a difference to a teenage girl that will never live a life of normalcy? How many teenagers feel awkward and uncomfortable with their own identity without having to be the freak w/o feet.
Napoleonthechimp
Member
I'd rather lose my feet/legs than my arms. People run marathons and climb mountains with artifical legs but arms (specifically hands) are far more complicated and important in day to day life.
MaddenNFL64
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SlackMage said:
:lol
It's awful, but that got to me.
TheJollyCorner
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I can't believe some of you are joking about what happened to this kid. I hope you aren't the same people that get offended by racial/gay jokes...
Sure, the lawsuit is going to be massive, but this kid has a lot of shit to go through now having no feet. I worked with an absolutely beautiful girl that lost an arm at a young age, got a very comfortable settlement (still decided to work so she could interact with society) and she still had a hard time- people making fun of her, work limitations, self-conscious anxiety, recreation limitations. The sad thing is all of that is probably easy compared to losing two feet.
I can only guess some of you are simply incapable of putting yourself in this kid's (or even her parent's) position... or you probably just don't give a shit. Not to be the captain of the karma police here, but I hope none of you ****ing comedians ever have to see something like this happen to your kid.
Sure, the lawsuit is going to be massive, but this kid has a lot of shit to go through now having no feet. I worked with an absolutely beautiful girl that lost an arm at a young age, got a very comfortable settlement (still decided to work so she could interact with society) and she still had a hard time- people making fun of her, work limitations, self-conscious anxiety, recreation limitations. The sad thing is all of that is probably easy compared to losing two feet.
I can only guess some of you are simply incapable of putting yourself in this kid's (or even her parent's) position... or you probably just don't give a shit. Not to be the captain of the karma police here, but I hope none of you ****ing comedians ever have to see something like this happen to your kid.
TheJollyCorner said:
Oh boo hoo, dude. It's better imo to make light out of a situation then going around pouting all day. I'm with you that this girl is gonna have to go through a lot of shit in the next few years, even for the rest of her life, and I hope she does well and manages to recover mentally. But shit happens. When 9/11 happened, there was only a moratorium on joking about it for like a week - i remember the forums I visited joking about it with "Excellence in Hijacking" images shortly thereafter.
It sucks, it's terrible for her and her family. But damn she hasn't got a leg to stand on! etc etc
Spectral Glider
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Amir0x said:
Wait, wait.....was she the sole person injured on the ride?
Suikoguy
I whinny my fervor lowly, for his length is not as great as those of the Hylian war stallions
In a perfect world, I would expect the park to pay for any medical bills, and lost time at work.
You should know that you take a risk when you ride amusement rides.
However, if corners were cut in maintenance, or it was a result of negligence, then a person should go for damages beyond medical.
You should know that you take a risk when you ride amusement rides.
However, if corners were cut in maintenance, or it was a result of negligence, then a person should go for damages beyond medical.
Its not just the lawsuit, all Six Flags are probably gonna see a drop in attendance after this.
I was going to say "that's why I love Cedar Point, this shit never happens", but looking at Rideaccidents, things have happened. The week of me going there this year, a brake system on Magnum didn't work 100% so the one car hit another car at 10mph. Not bad but I guess shit happens everywhere.
I was going to say "that's why I love Cedar Point, this shit never happens", but looking at Rideaccidents, things have happened. The week of me going there this year, a brake system on Magnum didn't work 100% so the one car hit another car at 10mph. Not bad but I guess shit happens everywhere.
I can't believe no one has posted this yet:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGAFLK95EgQ
In the skit the guys says, "I ain't afraid of no ROLLY-COASTER," and in the article, "Every park, one in a million maybe something happens, park visitor Kenneth Lay said. But I have no fear.
Hilarious. Who are these people?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGAFLK95EgQ
In the skit the guys says, "I ain't afraid of no ROLLY-COASTER," and in the article, "Every park, one in a million maybe something happens, park visitor Kenneth Lay said. But I have no fear.
Hilarious. Who are these people?
starchild excalibur
Member
Burger said:
Link said:
Of all the things that stick out in that sentence, you guys are getting hung up on the grammar?
This whole situation is pretty terrrible. I occassionally forget that anything can be joked about on GAF, even when the situation is ****ed up enough already.
And the funny part is, the period right after something like this is when it's the safest to go. Something goes wrong, maintenance becomes more likely to go to greater lengths than normal to make sure everything's safe.LakeEarth said:
It's when nothing like this has happened for a while and maintenance is no longer on high alert that you gotta watch out.
jamesinclair
Banned
On the plus side, Im hoping for less lines at Magic Mountain
Synbios459
Banned
She doesn't happen to live near Oklahoma does she? I'm handicapped so I know what it's like.TheJollyCorner said:
Rorschach said:
Yes, I knew that. Sorry, I guess I wasn't very clear in my post. My "who are these people?" line was directed at these people quoted in the article. I know it's already been talked about, but...
When I got up there, the lady, she was just sitting there and she didnt have no legs, Smith said. She didnt have no legs at all."
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"My sons over there tripping out, man, Williams said. You want to come to a park and feel safe you know. Weve got season passes. Were not coming back for sure.
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Every park, one in a million maybe something happens, park visitor Kenneth Lay said. But I have no fear.
Could they have found better bumpkins? I'm amazed how well a Mr. Show sketch from, like, ten years ago skewers this news story perfectly. I mean, even the name of the ride ("Devastator" vs. "Hellevator") is just fucking prescient.
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