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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So the boy's funeral is Fri. So amidst the devastating loss, coping with it, and getting condolences from all over, the family has the presence of mind to sift through the (I'm guessing) multiple offers from attorneys to represent them? It's really hard to understand certain American's mindsets in rushing to get legal representation and sue within a few days of such tragedy. Sure they should sue, but [b]what's the rush or advantage to select someone right now[/b]? They would have had to take time and effort to make an informed decision in their selection.

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The Schwabs have hired Michael Rader and Edward Robertson Jr. from the Leawood law firm Bartimus Frickleton Robertson. The firm said neither the family nor its lawyers would make public statements about the incident until an investigation was concluded.[/quote]

Because Schlitterbahn has been lawyered up from moment one. Its to even the playing field. I don't blame the parents one bit. In addition to being devastated, they are PISSED. And rightly so.[/quote]

Justice here would see this establishment sued out of business.  No amount of damages can compensate of course.  But if there was negligence, one must pay (civilly and criminally).  Just awful.[/quote]

Didn't someone report there was a $250,000 cap on non-economic damages in Kansas? Not sure how that would factor into a payout. If the family can't get more than $250k in a lawsuit, the waterpark will be just fine.[/quote]

With a decent lawyer they should be able to get more (eg compensation for psychological therapy that will result from the accident, lost support that the child would have provided his parents as an adult, etc.).  But you can't get the emotional distress or punitive damages that provide an incentive to companies to make things safe.[/quote]

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