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Originally Posted by Earlride
Well, if you ever get hit on the green or in front of the green you can sue them. Those of you who are hitting up have to understand this too. I sued a guy that hit me and settled for $35,000 only because he died the week before the trial, otherwise it would have been more. Just a word the wise on both sides.
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Was it an accident or was it intentional? Was it the first time or did they do it repeatedly. The reason I ask these questions is that in most states the courts follow the doctrine of “assumption of risk.” The general rule is that people who knowingly and deliberately engage in dangerous activities assume the risks that are inherent in those activities. Playing golf is one of those as there are golf balls flying all over the course and it is reasonable to assume there is a risk of being hit. If it was an accident and not deliberate I am surprised a court would even hear the case. So my final question is are you one of those guys trying to hit the lottery by suing anybody any chance you get hoping the insurance company will settle before they go to court?