Gothamist: Dead Cyclone Rider Should Have Known Risks, City Says

travisbickell

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:08:36 -0500

there are many very large signs posted at the ride with warnings, but they seemed to all be in reference to heart conditions,pregnancy and such. nothing about neck or spinal infrations that may occur. i personally have gotten injured on the ride and think it should either be shut down or fixed. bottom line is there are too many stories of people getting hurt on the ride for nothing to be done.

SFNYgirl

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:51:06 -0500

Yes, his neck injury was a result of the ride, but technically, wasn't it the surgery that killed him?

GM

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:21:58 -0500

Yeah, they'll probably claim she had a pre-existing condition that made her prone to injury too. Considering he died later on in the hospital, I would say that the city itself will probably settle to the tune of around 1.2 mil.

NannyState

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:47:05 -0500

I feel for the family. That said, roller coasters do have their Darwinian side...

robingee

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:19:32 -0500

Known the risks!!?? A risk of an amusement park ride is PERMANENT NECK DAMAGE? Are we on Planet Dipshit?? How is that a normal result of a roller coaster ride?

Brainwash

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:35:41 -0500

Yes, they didn't have a "danger 'antiquated' single position lap bar" warning sign posted...

WorksInDUMBO

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:30:49 -0500

That's what makes the Cyclone such a thrilling ride--the prospect of REALLY getting injured on it!

wink

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:04:21 -0500

one word: settle,settle,settle

pumpkin13

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:48:11 -0500

This is b.s. I was injured on that same roller coaster that same month and have been dealing with a neck injury ever since. Of course you understand the "risks" when you climb aboard a roller coaster, but if just taking a ride is likely kill you or give you a serious injury--and especially if the roller coaster is malfunctioning (which it WAS)--it shouldn't be in operation. Period.

handsomedevil

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:29:36 -0500

This is probably just a little dance the lawyers do before they work out a settlement.

Kojak

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:56:35 -0500

I'm sorry, but unless the man was standing up during the ride and hit his head against a wooden pylon like what happens in Looney Toons, the City's explanation is ridiculous. They are liable for the man's death if the ride did indeed malfunction.

UnrepentantFenian

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:55:14 -0500

Not too long ago the walk from the train to the Cyclone was more dangerous than the ride.

HowBoutDemCowboys

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:52:02 -0500

#2, how many times does one have to be hit in the head with a hammer before they understand that it's not good for them? Answer: none. It's obvious!

Nyctini11

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:51:14 -0500

Oh Please! Did they miss the GIANT warnings posted all over the cyclone?? He shouldn't have gotten on it if there were any doubts, that ride is an amazing, painful & thrilling delight! If there were engineering issues i don't think they'd be able to keep it

Politburo

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:26:58 -0500

I always love when lawyers (or anyone else) says that things are "obvious", when it's far from the case. If it was so obvious, there wouldn't need to be a fucking trial, eh?

edward_g_robincat

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:19:18 -0500

Wow, is the Cyclone also run by the MTA?