Texting Teen Falls Down Manhole

[paleshadow]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

True - however, it is not like this fool would have seen any warning signs

I guess I am a cynic because I see people texting and walking all the time and they just cause trouble for everyone. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Nah, it annoys the Hell out of me also, though more so when people text while driving. There really should have been barricades in place if the manhole was meant to be left open though. It could have easily been a senior citizen who had fallen down that hole. A bicyclist or an automobile could have hit it, causing injuries and damage. Hell, I've been known to trip over a curb or two when I'm deep in thought and walking. I don't think the family should be awarded damages in this case though, but I think if the utility company is at fault for the open manhole, they should be fined for safety violations.