Jose - You could probably sue as there was not a sign saying "These telegraph posts are a possible health and safety hazard" - In fact what actually happened was that you accidentally ran into the post whilst trying to avoid a marshal (PA employee) who was in your way when you were attempting to exit the field after an altercation with a paintball - this is what your no win no fee company would have said - they would add that if the post had not been there you would have not been injured and therefore the PA are negligent because they put the post there, a member of staff directed you towards the post, there was not a hazard cone near the post and you were forced to wear a mask which prevented you from seeing the post - I estimate £10,000 plus costs
Jose/Steve
If I get a fair share I will admit liability (hell I would say he fell over me!)
but I found out the other day from a knowledgeable friend - who is in that game - the reason law firms go all out for a case is because if a company issue's proceedings on a case that will pay up to £5000 they get a industry standard £750 for their trouble, and that could be just two hours work over six months.
Nice work if you can get it.
Russ
