NZ : Woman on oxygen dies after power cut - Page 2

Iceman · 06-01-07, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

The power company have a duty of care and responsibility to their customers...similarly as do the family to their loved one :hmm:
But the distinction one must make here is quite simply this:
It was as a direct consequence to a material/physical act by the power company that an individual died

Wake up...the power company has the responsability of the health conditions of it's customers?.....wow a solution for America's health care problem...let the power company foot the bill.Get real....Just assume the power was knocked out from a storm....that person is responsible for themselves like everyone else and I don't think we need a written warning from the power company advising us if the power goes out be prepared...this is common sense here folks....

I want recompense when I lose food in the frig from when it goes out too....amazing people really are lawsuit happy.

Caution...use electricity at own Risk! XXX...not responsible for loss of power due to storms,lack of payment, or billing errors...good grief.

Onkel Neal · 07-01-07, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by FIREWALL

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Originally Posted by The Avon Lady

If you read the original article, it says that the technician was told by the family when he came to disconnect the electricity about their mother's dependence. How clear this message was to the technician is what's important. Orders from HQ are no excuse if the consequences were that obvious.

Now it's a question of what exactly were the circumstances here.

The family was there?

They didn't get her any medical assistance immediatly?

They didn't call paramedics or police?

New Zealand isn't that behind the times is it?

The familys story has a lot of holes in it.

Agreed.

Reaves · 07-01-07, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FIREWALL

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Originally Posted by The Avon Lady

If you read the original article, it says that the technician was told by the family when he came to disconnect the electricity about their mother's dependence. How clear this message was to the technician is what's important. Orders from HQ are no excuse if the consequences were that obvious.

Now it's a question of what exactly were the circumstances here.

The family was there?

They didn't get her any medical assistance immediatly?

They didn't call paramedics or police?

New Zealand isn't that behind the times is it?

The familys story has a lot of holes in it.

A sorry event but I can't help but assume we aren't getting the whole story.

Couldn't her family have asked a neighbour for assistance? I certainly wouldn't refuse to run an extension cable accross the road. Or allow her inside if it was the only option.

August · 07-01-07, 11:36 PM

Do ya suppose the family deliberately let her die so they could bring a lawsuit against the electric company?

Reaves · 07-01-07, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by August

Do ya suppose the family deliberately let her die so they could bring a lawsuit against the electric company?

I wouldn't jump to that conclusion but the sad thing is it's a possibility. Either way it doesn't seem as simple as what is being reported.

kiwi_2005 · 07-02-07, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by August

Do ya suppose the family deliberately let her die so they could bring a lawsuit against the electric company?

WTF! Dude you got to live in this country to really know whats its about. The answer to your questiuon is a firm no! But yeah i can see the reasons why, me for instance i would of asked the neighbours, or rush her off to the hospital meaning i would of done SOMETHING. I can't explain for this family but having what i know they were pretty useless if you ask me i mean we aint some 3th world country, there are many options they could of done to save their mum.

Really its their own fault but u got to lay some of the blame on Mercury energy.:hmm:

August · 07-03-07, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kiwi_2005

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Originally Posted by August

Do ya suppose the family deliberately let her die so they could bring a lawsuit against the electric company?

WTF! Dude you got to live in this country to really know whats its about. The answer to your questiuon is a firm no! But yeah i can see the reasons why, me for instance i would of asked the neighbours, or rush her off to the hospital meaning i would of done SOMETHING. I can't explain for this family but having what i know they were pretty useless if you ask me i mean we aint some 3th world country, there are many options they could of done to save their mum.

Really its their own fault but u got to lay some of the blame on Mercury energy.:hmm:

Sorry, i've been watching too many crime dramas lately.

kiwi_2005 · 07-03-07, 12:23 AM

No problem August i gotta snap out of it man! i feel like cause im a kiwi i shoud defend but the hell with it!

I dont care anymore :rotfl:

Go for it not my problem! :rotfl:

Reaves · 07-03-07, 12:31 AM

Come on Kiwi I've seen the NZ version of cops. :p

It's not a problem with NZ it's a general bureaucracy problem that could have happened anywhere.

Anyway, I'm sorry about you being a New Zealander, could be worse though. Tasmania isn't far away. :rotfl:

August · 07-03-07, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kiwi_2005

No problem August i gotta snap out of it man! i feel like cause im a kiwi i shoud defend but the hell with it!

I dont care anymore :rotfl:

Go for it not my problem! :rotfl:

Well just for the record i wasn't making a national statement. Like Reaves says, that stuff can happen anywhere, and my country is no exception.

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kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	No problem August i gotta snap out of it man! i feel like cause im a kiwi i shoud defend but the hell with it! I dont care anymore :rotfl: Go for it not my problem! :rotfl: __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

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Reaves The Old Man Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,509 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Come on Kiwi I've seen the NZ version of cops. :p It's not a problem with NZ it's a general bureaucracy problem that could have happened anywhere. Anyway, I'm sorry about you being a New Zealander, could be worse though. Tasmania isn't far away. :rotfl: __________________