Re: RC: Re: Ride Managers' Viewpoint

[BMcCrary27@aol.com]

In a message dated 9/22/99 9:47:41 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 4horn@home.com 
writes:

<< Considering the extent and severity of Jim's injuries, I don't doubt
 that SOMEONE is going to have to pay (I mean in a financial, lawsuit
 sort of way) for his injuries and (probably) permanent damage. Isn't
 this exactly the reason one carries insurance? I really feel for him,
 especially since he was an innocent bystander. When you ride you take it
 for granted that one day your going to get hurt. But a bystander???
  >>

Yes, this is exactly why RMs carry ride insurance, but sometimes you wonder 
if the insurance company can figure some way out of paying.  It happens all 
the time with insurance companies.  My husband figures the bystanders are 
more of a liability than anyone else at a ride.  The riders know the risk and 
are willing to take it, but bystanders are a question mark.  At least Jim 
understands the inherent dangers of the sport, whereas some spectators do not.

BMc


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