Liable for Decks, Porches and Stairs

It might be a surprise for some campground or RV park owners that they can be held liable for the work performed by guests at their site. Porches, decks, stairs (or most anything built by a camper or guest), should be done with the park owner’s knowledge and consent. Even when the construction or carpentry is not performed by you, the structure is on your property. You have a legal duty as the property owner or manager to make sure all construction at your facility meets quality and safety standards.

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Surge Protectors

In the 35 years that Evergreen has been insuring the camping industry, we have seen the frequency of surge related claims rise nearly 15 fold! This may be a little because of changes in nature, but the vast majority of this 1500% increase is due to equipment being much smaller, delicate and sensitive to surges and spikes.

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An Experience to Learn From

The man and his wife had just driven 300 miles so, needless to say, they were strung out and tired. When they arrived at the large RV park there were three units parked ahead of them, all registering inside the office at the entrance to the park. The court docket specifies this “snowbird” park gets very busy at this time of the year, so it was not unusual for there to be a line. After more than 20 years operating the park, having a full registration building at this time of the year was not something new for the employees or the park owners.

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Recreational Water Illness (RWI)

The first thing which usually comes to mind when we think of the dangers associated with water is drowning accidents. There are other dangers which are not as tragic and dramatic. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), since 1985 the number of recreational water illness (RWI) outbreaks has steadily increased as more and more people enjoy beaches, pools and waterparks.

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