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Originally Posted by keenan87
I am not entirely sure I agree with your statement. If there was a deep rut on the ice, I don't think it was up to her to skate around the rink looking for any bad ice-conditions. That responsibility falls on the ice-crew and ultimately whoever is responsible for that crew.
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I'm not entirely sure I do either TBH. Not that we will ever get the information, but the specifics she is accusing the NHL and Patriots of overlooking would really answer a lot of questions I have about the validity of her argument.
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Originally Posted by keenan87
I feel like this situation would be similar to someone falling off a ladder at work. If the ladder has already been inspected by a maintenance person (in this case, the ice-crew should have done that), then there is nothing someone can do when climbing the ladder. If all of a sudden, the ladder collapses, I don't think the person should be responsible for their injuries because they obviously didn't know about the fault so how would they be able to express their concerns because sometimes its almost impossible to tell. I feel like bad ice is one thing but if there was a deep rut on the ice that was completely missed, that is a completely different story.
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I'm always conflicted on this as well. If the ladder is inspected, I always think that whoever is going up the ladder accepts responsibility for the outcome.
As long as the ladder (or ice) is inspected and determined safe, I think the employer (or event organizers) have done their due diligence to ensure everyones safety. You have the option to inspect it yourself, and not doing so (I personally feel) is waiving your right to voice concern for yours and others' safety.
If something happens then that's just it. Something happened. You have all options to not go up the ladder at all (or step on the ice). Doing so SHOULD be a responsibility you accept.
Most people won't agree with that opinion, however. It does irk me how quickly everyone looks for blame and retribution. In reality, unfortunate things happen.
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Originally Posted by keenan87
If she stepped on a stick, then I agree that it was a risk that she was taking while playing the game.
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She did
"Laing suffered the injury when she stepped on a stick and slid head-first into the boards during the women’s Winter Classic game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA., on December 31."
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/d...y-from-injury/