Comments on: 8 People are Killed at an Off-Road Racing Event in Lucerne Valley; What are the Legal Ramifications?

By: Ian

Ian — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:49:53 +0000

Wrongful death is truly tragic and people who look for compensation can often find it a struggle as the first commenter mentioned that Nascar and Track Owners have a disclaimer on the season ticket.

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 02:22:13 +0000

In reply to D. Schoemaker.

D. the event got shut down by the department of the interior because the promoter failed to provide adequate safety measures.

In this instance we are not talking about rocket science, a few cones with tape and a few security people to back everyone up. If people come to close to the track, have a guy with a flag to warn the racers to slow down. Take a look at Nascar and their measures. I know it is a different venue but it can and should have been done.

Norm

By: D. Schoemaker

D. Schoemaker — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:34:06 +0000

When did everyone become the babysitter for idiots? I can’t imagine how much it would cost to have “security” along every foot of this race. Quite frankly what would happen is the event would be cancelled. Once again litigation concerns shut down an event.
You can’t tell me that people standing that close to those racing vehicles didn’t realize it was dangerous. What about “open and obvious danger” do these folks not understand. I’m sorry, but disagree on this one.

By: Rodney

Rodney — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:06:03 +0000

I think the liability of such unwanted accidents like that varies depend oh the organizer.

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:23:18 +0000

In reply to Sandie {Member}. We call that an exculpatory clause. In California that type of clause will limit liability to a certain extent, but not gross negligence which is what happened here. Norm

By: Sandie {Member}

Sandie {Member} — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 03:42:45 +0000

Norm, I attend NASCAR events regularly. On our Season Tickets for Homestead it clearly states that the Track Owners and Nascar are not responsible for any accidents. Most likely not worth the ticket it is printed on……