mamajumps 0 #26 June 18, 2008 WOW, what an inspiration! I hope to meet him one day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lastchance 0 #27 June 18, 2008 I may be getting old but I got to see all the cool bands. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #28 June 18, 2008 Quote As an attorney, though, let me just toss out something for DZOs to think about. If it really is the case that people with Downs Syndrome have the intellectual ability of a child, how does that impact their legal capacity to sign a waiver? As we all know, children cannot legally sign waivers (which are basically contracts). I have not researched the law on this, but I suspect that waivers signed by individuals with Downs Syndrome may not be binding. If that is the case, DZOs are taking a huge risk by letting these folks skydive. A bad injury, or God forbid, a fatality, could result in a very costly lawsuit in which the waiver might not provide any protection. I would welcome the input of any other lawyers out there who might know more about this issue than me. Perhaps I misunderstand the nature of these things, but I believe the problem with letting a guardian sign for a minor is that the minor can bring suit when they reach the age of majority. In this case (barring a miraculous cure for Down Syndrome), who would have standing to sue other than the guardian that signed the release? Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #29 June 18, 2008 I don't think it is a concern, his father is most likely his legal gaurdian, and has power of atorney."The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #30 June 18, 2008 Quote WOW, what an inspiration! I hope to meet him one day! You prolly will at summerfest. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyBoyd 0 #31 June 18, 2008 You and DougH are most likely right. Still, if I were a DZO, I'd want some pretty solid legal advice before I allowed someone without the capacity to sign a waiver make a skydive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjjman 0 #32 June 19, 2008 QuoteCasey: (I wanna play)...Football. interviewer: is it better than skydiving? Casey: No. It's not better than skydiving. No. Being an ex-football player, that part made me laugh out loud. I thought it was great cuz I can relate. Had to email it to everybody."Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." -Albert Einstein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
