Did you ever think it was because every American is afraid to get sued? All we do now is sue each other. We sue just to sue...it's becoming almost patriotic to sue someone. Can there ever be an accident or a mishap? If someone falls on the ice should they be able to sue for a large monetary amount?
Lawsuits have permeated into our society like locusts on a wheat field. Many people jump at the chance to sue, in order to get the easy money settlement. Don't get me wrong, if someone has been wronged or injured due to negligence they should be compensated due to lost wages, quality of life, etc.
I got this off an attorney's website:
In order to recover in most slip and fall cases, the injured party must prove that:
- A dangerous condition existed
- The property owner knew or should have known about the condition
- The property owner did nothing to remedy the dangerous condition
When I beat up Tony D. in 3rd grade I'm glad his parents didn't sue me and my family. When I was pushed through a wall at a party, I'm glad they didn't sue either. When I smashed my 1968 Buick Skylark Convertible into the side of a lady, I'm glad she didn't sue. How might my life had changed?
Accidents happen but there has to be limits. Look at our heathcare system....doctors are being sued all the time. Their insurance premiums have gone through the roof. When an individual sues a store or a company who pays for it? We do...the companies push these costs onto the consumer. Congress needs to put limits on lawsuits. It is important to our economy!
I know I am ranting, but years ago I would be in school today discussing George Washingtons' Farewell Address, the homefront during WW1 or continuing the debate on human trafficking. I am here thinking about why I'm not in school.
Well at least I get to be home in a quiet house...kids and the wife are doing their thing.
Lassen, very true!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeremy!
ReplyDeleteWhy take a chance?- I firmly disagree with this rant... I'd rather drive my 22.3 miles from Jackson to OB in better driving conditions...I'd also want to think that better be safe than sorry... I'm thinkng of the 10,000 children that need to be transported over a vast 42 square miles.. and I'm sure when you were younger you walked to school 3 miles in 3 ft. of snow well me too but ... it was a bit icy... if we get out of school June 24th or June 25th who cares???ok good thoughts on Egypt, you're wrong about the ice...
ReplyDeleteIt is healthy to agree to disagree! We have become a country scared of our shadows. Scared to speak out...scared to make a decision knowing that each decision will be scrutinized. My posting was mostly geared toward the frivilous lawsuits that have invaded our courtrooms. You are probably right, it was too icy and if someone got hurt there would definitely be a lawsuit! Who pays for these lawsuits? We the taxpayer. Thanks for commenting on my blog and lets hope the snow hold off for the rest of the school year.
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