At a marshal arts fair, I was invited by some Japanese bloke to head butt a plank of wood which he said if I really really concentrated would break in half but it didn't and I've had a headache ever since.
Is it an accident that wasn't my fault?
2007-02-13 11:31:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Insurance
Look in a mirror. Does it say stupid, or dumb across your forehead?
2007-02-13 12:16:32 · answer #1 · answered by ttpawpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off I recommend you should probably go to an emergency room and get this checked out ASAP!
Unless you signed some sort of waiver before you made the attempt, I can see a good lawyer being able to get a judgement in your favour. Breaking solid objects with your body is a dangerous activity, and the person who was inviting people to try should have taken better care to ensure that the person making the attempt actually has some sort training to accomplish the feat. He should not be trying to coax people into believing they can. The "expert" did not take any reasonable care to ensure that you were physically able to take on this sort of task. BTW I am not a lawyer so don't take this as any sort legal advice, this is just an opinion from a layperson.
2007-02-13 20:34:03 · answer #2 · answered by Gambit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This day and age, you could have a claim for anything...however, I think you were the neglegent individual, not the guy that coaxed you into ramming your head into a piece of wood. Maybe you should have concentrated harder? I don't know, sounds to me this is as petty as the people that sued McDonalds over spilling hot coffee on their lap...but hey, they won =)
2007-02-13 19:36:54 · answer #3 · answered by Chris S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the japanese "bloke" wasn't kidding. I have broken the boards before... with hand foot and forehead...
And yes, it's your fault. you need to be trained in both method and focus before you go around breaking boards...
But do set up a consult with a neurologist as you may have temporal bleeding or bruising..
2007-02-13 19:36:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have no claim. Because you proceeded with an action, that a reasonable and prudent person would not, knowing the risk of butting a piece of wood with your head...you assume liability
2007-02-13 20:49:07 · answer #5 · answered by aerowrite 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you sign a release? This is a tough one. But regarding the headaches, get to a doctor and have your head looked at.
2007-02-13 21:26:13 · answer #6 · answered by kam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless you insured yourself for acting like a complete muppet you are unlikely to get anywhere.
if someone told you to jump out of a plane without a parachute because that guy fell 12,000 ft and lived, WOULD YOU... same principle.
2007-02-14 07:02:46 · answer #7 · answered by alatoruk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you probably should not have attempted it without proper instruction
2007-02-13 19:38:17 · answer #8 · answered by rose_merrick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋