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Injury Waiver: What Is It?

The purpose of an injury waiver is to limit the legal liability of another person or a business in the event that someone is injured while participating in an event or a service provided. When someone is injured because of another person or business, they often have the right to sue to attempt to recover monetary damages for their injuries. A signed injury waiver will limit the liability that the property owner may face and may also remove the option for the injured party to sue. An injury waiver may state certain terms and conditions that must be followed by the other party and it often contains the risks listed so that the other person understands what could happen. However, it is also important to note that while an injury waiver may reduce some of the legal liability, it doesn't necessarily remove all of the liability even if the other party knew and understood that what they were participating in was inherently dangerous. Injury waivers are most commonly used by sports teams, amusement parks, thrill ride operators (such as bungee jumping or sky diving), gyms, and schools. Because personal injury liability elements are different from state to state, you should have your injury waiver reviewed by a licensed attorney in your state.

An injury waiver is sometimes referred to as a liability waiver. The purpose of an injury waiver is to limit the legal liability of another person or a business in the event that someone is injured while participating in an event or a service provided. When someone is injured because of another person or business, they often have the right to sue to attempt to recover monetary damages for their injuries. A signed injury waiver will limit the liability that the property owner may face and may also remove the option for the injured party to sue. An injury waiver may state certain terms and conditions that must be followed by the other party and it often contains the risks listed so that the other person understands what could happen. However, it is also important to note that while an injury waiver may reduce some of the legal liability, it doesn't necessarily remove all of the liability even if the other party knew and understood that what they were participating in was inherently dangerous. Injury waivers are most commonly used by sports teams, amusement parks, thrill ride operators (such as bungee jumping or sky diving), gyms, and schools. Because personal injury liability elements are different from state to state, you should have your injury waiver reviewed by a licensed attorney in your state.