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There are, as previously noted, some amazing wheelchair athletes, and there continue to be developed athletic wheelchairs with designs specifically for high maneuverability, agility, etc. The rule covers all, but judgment allows for case-by-case ruling. Also note that none of the other playing rules get adjusted (ref: the earlier comments about obstruction). The umpire, in the case of equipment like this, has the authority to rule on the safety as it pertains to the other players and on the effect on the nature of the game. Since the umpire's ruling applies ONLY to that ONE game, the effect of that umpire's judgment is very narrow, whereas the effect of a written rule is very broad. |
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hopefully your org has thought this ahead and requires these players or coaches be cleared (checked) first. |
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=6 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=alt2 style="BORDER-RIGHT: 1px inset; BORDER-TOP: 1px inset; BORDER-LEFT: 1px inset; BORDER-BOTTOM: 1px inset">Originally Posted by greymule
So who gets sued when somebody breaks his neck after falling over the wheelchair? </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> Quote:
P.S. Lawyers dance on opur heads not on pins. |
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But then, we could sue the chair manufacturer for (1) making the chair field-usable and (2) not making it quicker to move. ;) ;) :D :p |
Originally Posted by fitump56
Being sued and being sued successfully are 2 different things. Expect the lawsuits. P.S. Lawyers dance on opur heads not on pins. Quote:
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Well was checking out the ASA Press releases.. found this interesting in light of this thread..
http://www.asasoftball.com/about/getStory.asp?nid=1535 |
Not trying to appear insensitive, but anyone think of the episode of Family Guy when Peter's neighbor, Joe, first moves in?
LET'S DO IT! |
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