It's likely that when you're using a table clamp, it'll be placed pretty near at hand to where you're sat, within easy reach, so you'd be able to save it from calamity.

Yes, the case I referred to, did not result in too much of a problem, as the guitar did not fall out. I was just surprised to see the clamp bend like that.

I see that they are also for sale at The Music Room. It looks as if they are here to stay........