EpcoTim
Well-Known Member
I wonder if they will let me in with this?
Probably. If you look closely you can see a blue double stroller at the top of the photo. Actually I believe that photo was taken outside of the Living Seas.
I wonder if they will let me in with this?
No, Disney would not consider that a reasonable settlement. They already offered more than enough compensation.She might also want to try a more direct route and just contact Disney and suggest a settlement amount. A two week all expenses paid trip to WDW would be a good starting point and seems to be in line with the wishes of your SIL. Under the circumstances you described, I think Disney would consider this a reasonable settlement.
I got sunburn while at a Disney resort pool does that mean I should get money? :drevil:
Don't get too greedy. They already have given a lot to your group from the accident.
Have you seen those new SUV/overside ECV's that some of the orlando rental companies are giving out? They seem wider than typical ADA compliant. Almost as tall as my car. Barely fit on the monorail.
With the amount of small and more severe injuries that come through the parks every month it seems like it would be very hard for our favorite theme park to stay in business. Especially if everyone decided to claim each incident.
Disney may be technically liable, but the expectation of compensation in most cases is morally objectable. However, you are correct, that is the American legal system.
Being an European, and so subject to the huge complexities of German/roman law I respect and envy your legal system.
But there is a huge flaw that I really can not understand, how can a person receive such obscene sums of money in law suits.
Being justly compensated for an accident / incident is one thing, trying to get in the fortune 500 after suing someone, in Europe is a crime.
Sure go small claims, because "Disney will want to settle before trial." So you blackmail them even though you know it's not right, and still get something for nothing.
How f-ed up is our system to allow all the crap that gets "settled" like this.
Conservatives in this country have done a good PR job in turning it into something bad
Your SIL wants way too much. Seriously, $300 ain't bad. Take it or leave it. As a CM, I see many people try to "cheat" Disney and of course I watch out for my employer. You are trying to "cheat" Disney by asking for a vacation. You would think that it was actually a major injury. Its a small little scar on her foot. Get over it and on with life. And you're lucky because if I was the Guest Services attendant, I would apologize and then do nothing. (After the waterpark refund that is, you actually deserved it). You started a very heated topic and many fellow CMs don't like to see their company taken advantage of.
I would say that the irresponsible parent of the 14 month old child that was allowed to stand behind a door knowing that someone could walk through it at any time is the act of neglect and wanting $5000+ for a tiny cut is absolutely 100% greedy.
This type of comment is why Americans are often looked at as ignoranantly sue-happy. Luckily I know that the majority of Americans aren't that selfish but it's unfortunate that the focus gets put on the obnoxiously loud spoken ones who would slam their babies head in a car door if it meant they could sue for a few bucks.
I see you haven't posted much on here, you're not one of the lawyers specializing in WDW lawsuits trying to drum up some shady deals are you?
So, here's what gets me. It seems the issue was over UNTIL DIsney called to offer $300, npw you're given an inch so you try to take a mile. We all wind up with scars over our life. It seems to me that the parents are overly coddling her by making a small "scar" into a loss of limb type of issue. She's not going to have to wear special shoes, or be disfigured for life, she had a cut. The fact that you said they weren't going to sue tells me that it was considered and you all feel it's weel within your rights to sue. This is what is wrong with America.
I got a blistering sunburn at Disney in my teens. I stupidly didn't realize the FL sun was SO much hotter than in Myrtle Beach. IT ruined every last bit of my trip. Disney should have warned me with a brochure or something in my room I suppose.
So it was an accident. You want Disney to pay for an accident of which they had no involvement other than it being their room?she started to go towards the door and her mother was right behind her and bad timing the father opened the door before she could get to her.
Actually, on average, a family of four spends about $1000/day on a Disney vacation. Which is a fact. $5k is not far off from average.For your information, the vacation was not $5,000....it was significantly less than that. So don't make comments with factual infomation in it that you are not properly informed about.
So let me ask you something to clear this up. Did she want another vacation BEFORE or AFTER Disney called her? Since it seems like this came after the call, it sounds like she is trying to suck more out of Disney's offer.actually you are incorrect. the issue was not over before disney called her to offer her the money. in fact, the day the injury happened she was told by disney that disney would contact her in regards to the medical bills issues. DISNEY is the one who said the case would not close out until a much later date due to the fact they wanted to see what the result of the childs injury would be after a period of time of healing. her intentions are NOT to sue so please don't assume that just because she was seeking more compensation due to her childs injury
They will if it becomes uncivilized, but not just because you are getting responses you don't want. Believe me, there have been far worse threads here, and the moderators are very good at what they do.Will the moderators please lock this thread now!
I find your comment rude and insulting.......the parent is very responsible and keep in mind a 14 month old can run around a room, and she started to go towards the door and her mother was right behind her and bad timing the father opened the door before she could get to her. (Ever try to keep a 14 month old still for a long period of time?) How dare you say its neglect. I did not come on her for your opinion of what happened merely to find out about other peoples experiences so we had something to compare it to, to see if how it was dealt with was fair!
For your information, the vacation was not $5,000....it was significantly less than that. So don't make comments with factual infomation in it that you are not properly informed about.
Lastly, how could you even make a comparison to someone who slams their childs head into a door to this situation?
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