Illinois man sues iFLY indoor skydiving after severe injury
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Жыл бұрынIt's billed as fun for everyone but a Palos Park man is suing, claiming indoor sky diving left him wheelchair bound and puts others in extreme danger.
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@instantkarma1636 Жыл бұрын
I go to iFly regularly. It has inherent dangers but it does blow my mind the instructor did not intervene. Without a good amount of experience they usually barely take their hands off of you.
@connorcarroll7677 Жыл бұрын
For real I got signed off for level one belly and before that if I got unstable he was literally a foot away ready to grab me. The one I go to in Arizona has strict safety measures and if you flip like a fish they won’t let you back in the tunnel unless you learn to relax
@whitetail_15 6 ай бұрын
I was getting trained for AFF (first time in a tunnel) and was touched/aided minimally. I was told that first time flyers aren’t anywhere near as good as I was so we started doing things he didn’t teach me outside of the tunnel lol
@SkydiveDennis09 6 ай бұрын
@@whitetail_15I'm also an AFF student and my first 12 minutes were pretty much just learning to fly in the tunnel. Didn't work on any body positioning or maneuvers until 13 minutes, 48 minutes later I got signed off on my level 1.
@NinaAngelina25 Жыл бұрын
Oh no!!! That is absolutely terrible! I am so sorry to hear. Sending prayers to him and his family. ❤️
@YTisAbunchOFfascists Жыл бұрын
Hey man that is terrible. But doing that kind of activity, at that age, comes with a multitude of potentially bad outcomes. I am sorry at the outcome but there is personal accoutibility that seems to be ignored. I also understand the life altering outcome leaves the person with no other choice but to sue or be devastated finacially.
@lu_re7198 Жыл бұрын
It had nothing to do w/ age. I believe he had a severe head (and possibly neck or spine) injury.
@YTisAbunchOFfascists Жыл бұрын
@@lu_re7198 Sure it does. As you age you age you bones become more brittle, muscle mass and strength decrease. The likelihood of a severe injury from a simple event increases with age. Its why it very common for older adultsto break hips frequently from a fall that a younger person doesnt even bruise from. So at his age, you should avoid high risk behaviour.
@DracoPadilla Жыл бұрын
@@lu_re7198 You're not serious are you? Please tell me you aren't. Age was definitely a factor.
@that773guy4 Жыл бұрын
Poor guy, my 12 year old daughter and I went there and had a blast. Problem is, theres a reason why they make you sign waivers beforehand.
@MilaMila20240 Жыл бұрын
I feel for this man. But you gotta be realistic. At a certain age you cannot be doing activities that your body can't no longer stand. Don't get me wrong. Even younger folks get hurt badly for pushing the body to the limit (CTE, ACL injury) Cuz you always these stories esp in athletes why their career end overnight.
@lu_re7198 Жыл бұрын
The accident had nothing to do w/ his age. He had a severe head (and possibly neck) injury.
@oxycodeine2593 Жыл бұрын
@@lu_re7198 He learned his old lesson
@rumham7882 Жыл бұрын
Signed the waiver blindly without looking into the risks and lacking the common sense NOT TO GO INDIDE A TORNADO
@Christhreeonesix Жыл бұрын
Yea and at over 60 years old too.. Oof
@pixiedragon83 Жыл бұрын
@@Christhreeonesix it said he was 53
@essequamvideri Жыл бұрын
sad story. prayers for the guy and his family. if the instructor was negligent, that's awful. just got home from an iFly, and our instructor team was outstanding, safe, controlled, and still very fun.
@facts3225 Жыл бұрын
You have to sign a waiver so you take full responsibility for risk being injured. Don’t know if he’ll win.
@Heat_Rush Жыл бұрын
A waiver would only hold up in court if the terms are considered reasonable. The waiver said that you could be hurt, but his injuries went beyond that. Also, negligence is not considered reasonable, someone should've been there. Just because you sign an informed consent waiver to have a medical procedure done, doesn't mean you can't sue your doctor if something goes wrong, if he's at fault. Ifly tried to use the waiver to have the case dismissed and the judge denied the dismissal.
@facts3225 Жыл бұрын
@@Heat_Rush actually, the waiver mentions could cause death. Same as if you were to sign waiver doing sky diving from plane.
@facts3225 Жыл бұрын
@@Heat_Rush no waiver involving possible death mentions what you’re saying lol
@facts3225 Жыл бұрын
I guess you don’t get out much, 😂
@facts3225 Жыл бұрын
Ever went sky diving? Just google
@ed4822 Жыл бұрын
Don't u have to sign some paperwork before flying?
@miapdx503 Жыл бұрын
He signed a waiver...if you watch the video his lawyer discusses that.
@ppinmouth2649 Жыл бұрын
I read some of the lame comments about the victim shouldn't have got on since he is to old. Well the company should have said so. Sounds like negligence on the companies part.
@baltimoredrummer1 4 ай бұрын
He signed a waiver though
@NicoEl119 Жыл бұрын
I wanted to go there. Now looks like I won't be.
@government_Lies 3 ай бұрын
This incident should not stop you. Not going because of this is like not driving a car because one crashed.
@NicoEl119 3 ай бұрын
@@government_Lies No. It isn't. They do thousands of safety tests on Cars, and implement new safety measures every year.....They don't do that with iFly
@ladycodedutchess Жыл бұрын
Wow I loved going there ! I would recommend stretching first before getting into the wind tunnel
@Boogie7910 Жыл бұрын
Did he stretch first?
@desi6870 Жыл бұрын
@@Boogie7910 clearly not!
@alexxxmmm1 Жыл бұрын
I go to iFly often, instructors are very skilled and exercise extreme caution when training you. It is as safe as it can possible be.
@marissa._ Жыл бұрын
"It is as safe as it can possibly be." Obviously its not! 🙄🤦🏽♀️
@samirbelica2358 Жыл бұрын
@@marissa._ yeah but if you ever went there, you’d know during briefing they tell you “If you get too close, just push off of the wall.” I’m not sure if he was completely uncontrollable, but I think the instructor thought he could push the wall
@zzaacchh Жыл бұрын
@@marissa._ It's never going to be perfectly safe idk what you expect.
@marissa._ Жыл бұрын
@@zzaacchh Then they shouldn't say its safe, if they know its not! Why lie and put someone's life at risk instead of just telling the truth? If the mechanism isn't safe, just say that!
@barneyboyle6933 Жыл бұрын
@@marissa._ women like you ruin the world with your ludicrous expectation that nothing bad should ever happen no matter how much risk a person insists on taking. Every car is 10x more expensive than it has to be and every job pays 10x less because everything has to be overstuffed with safety features because whiny women cry up a storm any time something bad happens anywhere. Literally everywhere in the world that actually listens to women is currently in population collapse because their nations are utterly bankrupt and their people too coddled to face the challenges of life. Meanwhile all the places that tell their women to zip it are currently taking over the world
@salemantoinette8701 Жыл бұрын
If you actually read the waiver, there is a section that goes over age, weight and health concerns/restrictions. Although a brief section, it is pretty detailed
@leeatterberry1239 Жыл бұрын
So did Illinois solve its pension problems or they just don't make the news
@kooldudeya3245 21 күн бұрын
I called them to verfiy cause im a paraplegic and wanted to know, they told me he was flying by himslef he had a lot of flights he goes there a few times got certified ut he was doing stunts that a beginner should have and he was already checked all the atuff to fly by himslef
@thechatsmeow5979 Жыл бұрын
Not responsible for accidents. They should have made him and everyone sign a waiver..
@hugohackenbush1554 Жыл бұрын
They did.
@trudichoate1950 Жыл бұрын
Poor guy 🙏
@getmorecontent. Жыл бұрын
The floor to iFly wind tunnel are metal wires crossed I seen a guy's nose all cut up from it.
@jacquelynn2051 Жыл бұрын
This comment section is brutal🥴
@KpTheG Жыл бұрын
Man you are 63, what the hell you doing up there anyway 😅
@TazeWasTaken 2 ай бұрын
actually dawg
@superrunnerx1 Жыл бұрын
That's why many places make your sign a waiver in case shit goes wrong. If you wanna put your body and life in danger, you better be ready. Sign a waiver. You should know better what could happen to you.
@cynicalchimp107 Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately he signed a waiver so he's out of luck.
@tommym321 Жыл бұрын
Waivers are not the ironclad defense that laypeople think they are.
@miapdx503 Жыл бұрын
Lawyers know how to flush those things...
@thechatsmeow5979 Жыл бұрын
@@tommym321 we'll see.
@tommym321 Жыл бұрын
@@thechatsmeow5979 exactly.
@ericamichelle99 Жыл бұрын
Just like a contract, a really good attorney will find a loophole.
@patremagilbert8787 Жыл бұрын
Very sad
@310smoker Жыл бұрын
yeah i like the ground
@monito24ful Жыл бұрын
I wanted to go but now idk lol
@Iamtheman4000 9 ай бұрын
He’ll no I will never do that !
@danielplainview2360 Жыл бұрын
iSUE
@theminijarrkeladventures6132 Жыл бұрын
I went to ifly for my son's birthday with my 2 daughters and husband. I posted a video of the whole process. Thankfully we had an amazing instructor if the instructor was negligent and that's what caused this I could see how a waiver wouldn't hold up.
@mandycote5662 Жыл бұрын
Life at our own risk
@jerrodbeck1799 Жыл бұрын
Just like Disneyland on the back of the ticket it says at your own risk that you enter that facility👍🏿
@shittyyyy1 Жыл бұрын
I thought you have to sign a waiver before you even go in there But this is sad
@agustinhidalgo405 Жыл бұрын
I'm sure he signed a waiver.
@crystallyte117 Жыл бұрын
Even the boy is laughing
@TikTacTow Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately the judge will most likely throw it out ..they are all paid off
@Yesica1993 Жыл бұрын
How the heck do you sky dive inside?! It's stupid enough to do it from a plane.
@carloslimon3915 Жыл бұрын
😅
@ojpimpson3343 11 ай бұрын
You sound like you live life to the fullest!
@irishammer319 Жыл бұрын
Gimme money 💰
@devilpupbear09 Жыл бұрын
So actual skydiving is safer than indoor skydiving? Scary thought
@rrich52806 Жыл бұрын
The guy took a risk.
@SK-lt1so Жыл бұрын
Responsible for your own decisions? Never!
@jomh832 Жыл бұрын
Nobody told you to go in to Ifly
@xesxblackarrow7912 Жыл бұрын
Cook county district attorney Kim Foxx
@RJ-ek7ov 3 ай бұрын
For those commenting on his age- did you miss the part where it said he was a runner? I’m 58 and flying tomorrow. I’m probably in better shape than most of the victim blaming commenters. Also if he can prove neglect he has a case.
@user-sd2bh8ru5b 8 ай бұрын
The instructor definitely would’ve helped him and at ifly you wear a helmet all times while in the tunnel
@nanam1594 Жыл бұрын
We’ll I won’t be going there ever !! Heck no there should be no waiver !! If basically they know all the severity
@mekako1985 Жыл бұрын
However 😮he signed waiver he could do I fly Wright
@josephfell8911 Жыл бұрын
Bud man your older guy relax
@gloriamaletta8667 Жыл бұрын
Who could know that jumping from a flying airplane could be dangerous we have two different kind of people in this world people who can be told and other's have to do and witness and live it to understand and if it turns out badly with these kind of people it's almost always someone else's fault they did absolutely nothing careless jumping from a perfectly fine airplane should never be the least bit dangerous is Hilarious
@nokulungazondo375 3 ай бұрын
Terrible that had happened to him.wouldnt wish it on anyone.but these things are a risk u cant start blaming people.its like getting to a car accident and blaming BMW just bcoz u drive their car.for crying out loud he is 63 wat was he doing there aaaiiiyaaa😢
@Bruce-Leroy Жыл бұрын
This is like paying to pet a wild animal and then being shocked when it mauls you.🍿
@benjaminperez1149 Жыл бұрын
Wow, that looks like fun.
@bobtorres7949 Жыл бұрын
Not good
@juliem1595 Жыл бұрын
Of course You went at your own risk dummy
@star_ofthe_moon Жыл бұрын
Enter at your own risk.
@saintsfan3801 Жыл бұрын
well dont go! You know what ur singing up for when u read the waiver. Ive been multiple times with my children and the staff is always safe and nice.. this Is a MONEY grab!!!!!!!!!!!
@elnakynakynews7786 Жыл бұрын
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@republicunited2183 Жыл бұрын
You sign a waiver
@laurakyplain2413 Жыл бұрын
Too old , just go for a walk ; easy money retirement plans
@tomrogers4667 Жыл бұрын
Dont they sign a waver saying they cant sue lmao
@Docdog-dd1MB Жыл бұрын
Did he sign waver!? YES!? It is his fault. Sorry, Everybody pay for his crazy activities! I drive bikes, and I know what to expect.
@tvviewer4500 Жыл бұрын
Was he recently vaccinated?
@slamfreepoetry1845 Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah. Betty White, Bob Saget and more..
@Durka-Durka Жыл бұрын
He wasn't THAT reckless. 😀
@tvviewer4500 Жыл бұрын
@@Durka-Durka good shit.
@EllEnchanted Жыл бұрын
Ugh, I was thinking about doing this for my son…Nope, not if there’s even a small chance something terrible could happen. If the waiver clearly states the risk and if the instructor did everything correctly, I don’t know if he would be successful in his lawsuit? I do expect a person suing will say whatever is advantageous to their case. Well, either way I feel terrible for the guy.
@peacefaith560 Жыл бұрын
who skydiving at 63
@DaylightDisinfectant Жыл бұрын
Darwinism at work.
@joebeard631 Жыл бұрын
i dont know this guy.. but my guts telling me he had it coming lol
@miketheyunggod2534 Жыл бұрын
Who says indoor skydiving is OK? 😆. Darwin candidates. That's who.
@BleuReign13 Жыл бұрын
Did iFly twice with my husband, signed the waiver..they don't claim its safe. With any activity like that there's a great risk of injury..it's silly to think otherwise.
@BwooHuraca Жыл бұрын
Company should sill reevaluate their safety precautions and look into how it happened. Of course there's an expected risk of minor injury but this was catastrophic.
@0hffs Жыл бұрын
They make you sign waivers at haunted houses too… and it’s like someone who goes into a haunted house but sues for emotional distress and trauma. Let me sue everyone that’s ever hurt me emotionally and physically.
@leahscott1359 Жыл бұрын
Real haunted houses?. With spirits??
@dandrawsit4915 7 ай бұрын
@@leahscott1359dented school house type
@redsnoodyy Жыл бұрын
Omfg
@brokencat2662 5 ай бұрын
"Oh look, an indoor luxury activity that is dangerous and has multiple accidents to its name, how about i willingly go in there, what is the worst that could happen"
@sriavula Жыл бұрын
ngl I thought it was kinda gonna be the companies fault, but bro is 63 tryna skydive
@50buttfish Жыл бұрын
He did sign a waiver before doing it.
@casualobserver5124 Жыл бұрын
Breaking news: old man sues swimming pool because the water was too wet
@hugohackenbush1554 Жыл бұрын
Should have known better at his age. Sorry mate but you signed a waiver and you knew the risks, don't insult the intelligence by playing dumb now. You've got no one else but yourself to blame.
@mcnary Жыл бұрын
So a 60 year old. Man doing sky dive. Come on it’s his fault Ur a old man u should not do things that can get u hurt
@vincentleyman1841 Жыл бұрын
The dude is probably a super loose skydiver that was thinking he was hot shit, I bet the instructor on the wind was probably telling him to chill out before he did something stupid and fucked himself up. Skydivers unfortunately be like that sometimes
@instantkarma1636 Жыл бұрын
People also dont realize how much more precise you have to be indoors over the sky. In the blue you could slide 500ft and it hardly be a big deal, whereas you only have a max of 14ft before you smack a wall indoor skydiving.
@slamfreepoetry1845 Жыл бұрын
He must of been showin out
@sardonicsisyphus Жыл бұрын
signed a waiver... case closed
@blackfrancis2266 Жыл бұрын
Stop😂 dude old as hell😂 but get that money man
@filthism1659 Жыл бұрын
Most weivors are bull anyway I'm sure he will win in court
@MikeS-kw2hr 2 ай бұрын
It really sucks this happened to you. But suing is a bitch move imo.
@darrylstone7488 Жыл бұрын
Who cares
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