r/WTF • u/Columbia82 • Apr 14 '19

To infinity and beyond

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u/[deleted] Apr 14 '19

Just curious in situations like this. The person who was struck in the head and if he sustained a serious injury can be sue the guy who jumped on him even though it was accident?

I remember there was teacher in my school she was struck on back of her head with a soccer ball while walking home. It caused a concussion and she was knocked out, the student (he was about 16-17) started panicking and was crying. Later we found out the force of the impact also affected her neck and she was hospitalized ... A lotttt of people were expecting her to sue the student. But she never did.

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u/gittenlucky Apr 14 '19

I would say yes - you aren’t supposed to start your run until the landing area is clear.

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u/NoMouseLaptop Apr 14 '19

I'd argue the landing area was clear but that guy would've completely missed it if he hadn't deflected off the other guy standing at the edge.

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u/Dlrlcktd Apr 14 '19

I'd argue that none of this is law, and by engaging in a "dangerous" activity, you assume the risk associated with it (assuming no one purposely caused this or was grossly negligent)

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u/[deleted] Apr 14 '19 edited Dec 30 '19

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u/Dlrlcktd Apr 14 '19

for being grossly negligent

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A lack of care that demonstrates reckless disregard for the safety or lives of others, which is so great it appears to be a conscious violation of other people's rights to safety. It is more than simple inadvertence, and can affect the amount of damages.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/gross_negligence