Ziplines are marketed as providing a safe, but enjoyable way to have fun in the great outdoors. Whether they are marketed as a standalone attraction or as part of a challenge course, summer camp, corporate retreat, or other team-building exercises, the zip line is unequivocally presented as a safe activity. However, the truth regarding zip line safety may be that the activity is less safe than it appears. While every activity has its risks, the four deaths that have occurred on zip lines this summer raises important questions. First, are zip lines an inherently safe activity. Second, who is regulating and overseeing zip line operations so that operators meet safety standards and do not unnecessarily subject the public to danger. (more…)

Tag: Wrongful Death