News Forum - Woman severely burnt by fallen high-voltage power line after storm

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A 54 year old woman in Chiang Mai, Thailand, sustained severe burns and had to have her arm amputated after a powerful storm toppled a large tree, which subsequently caused a high-voltage electric cable to fall onto her. The incident occurred on Thursday, June 1, and the victim remains in hospital receiving treatment for her … …

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 "It advised people to be extra cautious and prepared for the dangers caused by heavy rainfall and wind."

Not good enough warning for those who will not pay attention... it's like golfers who still hide under a tree during a thunderstorm... who's responsible?

[Ramanathan.P]

I wonder what type of justice did the son seeking for his mother. It is her own act that she went and  shelter under the powerline. 

[Fanta]

11 minutes ago, Ramanathan.P said:

I wonder what type of justice did the son seeking for his mother. It is her own act that she went and  shelter under the powerline. 

Money so the hospital & therapy bills are paid and some compensation for loss of future earnings. She was injured as a result of an infrastructure failure and whoever owns that infrastructure should pay. 

[Ramanathan.P]

26 minutes ago, Fanta said:

Money so the hospital & therapy bills are paid and some compensation for loss of future earnings. She was injured as a result of an infrastructure failure and whoever owns that infrastructure should pay. 

It is the act of Nature. Unless it can be proven as the act of negligence. In this case it is the self act of negligence. Anyway she is entitled to free treatment for the injury. That should take care the hospital costs