If I worked for a major hospital system and volunteered to ride on a float in a parade but fell off and broke my arm, is it liable?
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If I worked for a major hospital system and volunteered to ride on a float in a parade but fell off and broke my arm, is it liable?
Asked on March 1, 2015 under Personal Injury, South Carolina
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
No, they would not be liable, even if it was their float or a float they were sponsoring, unless they caused you to fall off in some way (for example, it was their float, under their control, and a railing on it was not maintained and broke making you fall, or the driver gunned the engine causing you to stumble, etc.). Your employer is not your insurer, and is only liable when at fault for your injury.
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