waiver of responsiblity?

[olds]

Originally posted by: FuryofFive

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat

Originally posted by: FuryofFive
hence why i hate posting on ATOT... serious question...stupid responses 24/7

Yet you posted it any way.
I have a friend that started a boating group. It got to be a large group and a lawyer advised him to back out of it unless he wanted to buy insurance. He was worried that someone would get hurt on a trip that the friend organized and sue him.
A release wouldn't do it as it may not be enforceable.

heh, yeah, what else do i have to lose?

so your saying, even the form, or any form. Couldn't really stop them from "suing" me. I guess ill either have to be real careful. or do it elsewhere. Does home-owners insurance, or apt. insurance cover personal injury?

Home owners likely does up to a certain amount. Not sure about renter's insurance.

 

[PlasmaBomb]

Originally posted by: darkxshade
Hypothetical situation: If a minor forged a parent/guardian signature on a release of liability form and got hurt, would one still be released from liability or would they be vulnerable to a law suit?

They would still be vulnerable, as far as I am aware. They may face reduced damages due to acting in good faith..

 

[PlasmaBomb]

Waiver

The first link is for a racing waiver but a lot of the info applies.

Just be careful wrestling with minors, you could get into a world of trouble...

 

[FuryofFive]

Originally posted by: PlasmaBomb
Waiver

The first link is for a racing waiver but a lot of the info applies.

Just be careful wrestling with minors, you could get into a world of trouble...

thats one of my major concerns. im not sure if it will happen. but id like to be prepared if it did.

 

[sundev]

Don't let your brother have people over to wrestle.

 

[FuryofFive]

Originally posted by: sundev
Don't let your brother have people over to wrestle.

i know, but these are small mats. i can bring them places. if there brought to my mothers. same thing applies to her as well. i think i stated that in the orginal post

 

[dullard]

1) As stated above, kids aged 14-17 can't legally sign the document. Minors can't enter a legal document. Yes, they can sign it, but it'll be tossed out of court. At age 18, it may depend on the state whether they can sign it or not. You really would need their parents to sign it.

2) Insurance is far cheaper than you might think. I helped an ex find insurance for a physical activity (teaching dance, including dangerous lifts over the head). State Farm insured it for $100 per year, but with State Farm if you have multiple policies then policy gets reduced in price. So, our car insurance went down. The net cost after the reduction was a couple dollars a month. Wrestling may cost a bit more, but it may be well worth the 10 minutes it takes to ask your insurance agent.

 

[ggnl]

Originally posted by: FuryofFive

Originally posted by: PlasmaBomb
Waiver

The first link is for a racing waiver but a lot of the info applies.

Just be careful wrestling with minors, you could get into a world of trouble...

thats one of my major concerns. im not sure if it will happen. but id like to be prepared if it did.

If they're minors you're going to need their parents to sign it as well. Otherwise it will be easily invalidated if you find yourself in court.

 

[alfa147x]

find a lawyer and ask, if they are nice enough they will charge you a dinner out of it