PegnNJ. Drinking though is a whole nother subject. I agree society has gone nuts when it comes to lawsuits. As for me though I will never live in fear.
I sign a paper for every sport my kids play which takes the responsibility back to me. Of course that's under a league setting.
Now if my kid gets hurt at his friends house playing ball I expect their home owners insurance to pick up the tab. As they would of me. No lawyer would be involved.