I think you're right for minor injuries, but I suspect the problems arise when
someone is incapacitated and facing a future where they'll need a lot of money
but have no income. You can't rely on your friends to not sue you when they're
in that situation.
Peter Shute
> -----Original Message-----
> From:
> On Behalf Of Colin R
> Sent: Friday, 23 September 2011 10:51 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Birding-Aus] NOTICE: Application for Permits at
> Leanyer Sewage Farm, NT
>
> Has that ever happened i.e someone suffering severe injury - or
> similar - in these circumstances? Sorry, I had to ask.....and
> comment..
>
> With absolutely no reference to anyone else's comments,
> observations or conclusions I have to say sometimes we all get a
> bit precious about injury and the possible consequences. Most, if
> not all, of the people I know would just get on with it and TAKE
> RESPONSIBILITY for their own safety. Actually I don't think I
> know one person who would pursue legal action in the type of
> circumstances being described here.
> I don't really want to prolong the argument/discussion but
> sometimes I feel that repeated expressed 'dire consequences'
> contribute to the overall perception that taking legal action is
> a common and acceptable method of behaviour - and results in a
> level of unnatural paranoia.
>
> I think we can all do with some sanity and preferably refrain
> from worrying others unnecessarily or suggesting that this is a
> regular or even probably occurrence, when, I believe, it is much
> rarer than we think and probably dealt with accordingly by the
> court and justice system.
>
> I know somebody will probably have an example of someone they
> knew who blah bla blah... sorry, but, please, can we minimise the
> expressions of portending disaster and realistically appraise
> reality?
>
> Once again I am not targeting anyone's specific comments - simply
> stating an opinion!
>
> Have a good weekend!
>
> PS: I'm off to Straddie tomorrow. Have to 'break into' the
> headland as they have it fenced off to repair the path (which was
> actually fine and it is in the middle of the whale migration - go
> figure) - hope I don't trip and fall, don't know who I'd
> sue.......
>
> Colin
> (Partially tongue in cheek, but really hoping to make a point
> without getting flamed)
> --
> Colin Reid
>
> So many birds, so little time......
>
>
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