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Assumption of the Risk in Releases and Waivers
ARE WRITTEN RELEASES OF LIABILITY VALID? Sometimes, people are asked to sign a written release of liability (sometimes called a “waiver of liability”) before engaging in certain kinds of sports or recreational activities. These waivers usually contain language releasing the person or company running the activity from legal liability for injuries the participant suffers… Read More »
“Assumption of the Risk” in Recreational Activities
PEOPLE WHO ENGAGE IN RISKY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES MAY “ACCEPT THE RISK” OF CERTAIN INJURIES “Assumption of the risk” is a legal doctrine that, in proper circumstances, negates a defendant’s duty of care to an injured plaintiff. In practical terms, this means the defendant generally will not be held legally liable (on a standard negligence… Read More »
