injured at go kart track

[lilac68]

texas location. stepping off of go kart that was parked and was hit from behind by my 10 year old pulling into the pit area.i was sent airborn and landed on the metal rails between the cars.i'm aware accidents happen, but i feel the staff on duty was not responsible when it came to safety procedures.staff ran once the accident happened.family picked me up and transported me to the e/r.what are the legal rights of a patron when you are injured at a location such as this.i've been to other establishments that followed safety procedures where accidents were avoided by following guidelines.i don't want to have someone else hurt because of the neglict of the business.

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

texas location. stepping off of go kart that was parked and was hit from behind by my 10 year old pulling into the pit area.i was sent airborn and landed on the metal rails between the cars.i'm aware accidents happen, but i feel the staff on duty was not responsible when it came to safety procedures.staff ran once the accident happened.family picked me up and transported me to the e/r.what are the legal rights of a patron when you are injured at a location such as this.i've been to other establishments that followed safety procedures where accidents were avoided by following guidelines.i don't want to have someone else hurt because of the neglict of the business.

My response:

Read the "Release" you signed. You waived all of your rights.

IAAL

 

[lilac68]

No release was signed. They just handed you a coupon shaped ticket and you handed that to the attendent.

 

[racer72]

By accepting the ticket is as good as a valid signature on a release. Establishments such as go kart tracks are required to carry insurance in case of equipment failure etc. I would be willing to bet they have signs or it is on the ticket that states the track is not responsible for any injuries and that you (the kart rider) assumes all liability for any injuries. Plus you stated it was your 10 year old that struck you, they can claim you allowed your child to operate the go kart without sufficient training.