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It looks more like criminal negligence. Insurance is for things that cannot be foreseen or prevented. This looks more like a case of a missed inspection.
by rdancer 11y ago
It looks more like criminal negligence. Insurance is for things that cannot be foreseen or prevented. This looks more like a case of a missed inspection.
- rudedogg 11y agoTheir residential tree swing inspector must have missed his yearly visit.
- sundaeofshock 11y agoNot sure if you are being sarcastic, but there are people who can be hired to inspect trees to make sure they are healthy and structurally sound. If a host is going to highlight a tree swing as an amenity of a property, then they should should inspect that tree on an annual basis, if only to protect themselves from potential liability issues. In this instance, that would have likely prevented this tragedy.
- rudedogg 11y agoIf it were on a national hotel chain then maybe; but I think with something like that part of the appeal is the freedom it represents. No metal and bolts, just an old tire or piece of wood strapped around a tree branch. I don't think it's reaonable at all to assume it would be inspected. (if you're looking for that kind of security I don't think you'd use airbnb) I think it's just a tragic accident, yes it could have been prevented, but what accident couldn't be? There are risks everywhere, and trying to remove them all isn't possible or efficient. We go after the low hanging fruit because it saves more lives. If this were carbon monoxide poisoning or a fire (with no smoke detector) I'd be with you blaming the property owners - but this wasn't something they should/could have prevented.