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Im sorry... but we have created a culture of, get hurt = sue. dont like someone = sue. disagree with someone = sue.
If your signing up for an astronomy event and your going there expecting to be able to walk around in the dark with no torch and NOT fall over something then you really need to be asking yourself if that is the environment you should be in.
Sure accidents happen we all know that. Its very unfortunate that someone was hurt.
But it will get to the point that before every event you will have to sign a disclaimer saying that the event organisers are not liable for anything that happens to you or you will not be allowed to participate. Fair enough im more than happy to sign. If i was running down some stairs in the dark to get to a scope and i slipped and hurt myself its my own dumb fault, there is a responsibility for EVERYONE to take care, you should not be going to events with an idea that you have no responsibility for your actions and that you can do anything and go anywhere an NOTHING will happen and that every facet will be covered, something will always be missed.
Use caution people.
As for the "well illuminated stairwell", yes that is an option, but then you will have people crying because its too bright.
People need to take responsibility for their actions. If you cannot navigate a set of stairs in the dark, its simple dont try and go up or down the stairs.
How bad was the injury anyway was it a stubbed toe? a skinned knee? a broken back? If it was a serious injury and the person will likely never be able to work again i can understand suing. But if you stub your toe and cry foul you might need think it over again.
It could even get to the point where nothing will ever be organised ever again because people just wont want to be sued over an accident.
Then we all miss out.
Once again im sorry someone was hurt, lets hope it doesnt happen again.
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