Everyone can expect to come across liability waivers at some point in their life. Even if you’re not an avid skier or rock climber, you may be presented with one when your children enroll in sports or before you undergo any kind of medical or dental procedure. Below, the personal injury team at Williams, Hall & Latherow, LLP in Ashland, KY, shares a few facts you should know about such waivers before signing them.

Your Guide to Legal Liability Waivers From a Personal Injury Attorney

They Are Everywhere

It is possible to waive another party’s legal liability without ever having actually signed something. For example, you might enter into such an agreement simply by attending a concert or sports game. The next time you purchase tickets for an event, review them carefully. Chances are there is a waiver written somewhere on the ticket that releases the venue of liability should an accident occur, and your attendance at the event indicates your agreement to the provision.

They Do Not Waive Your Right to Sue in Some Circumstances

Although liability waivers are intended to prevent litigation, they are not foolproof, and you may still retain the right to sue in certain scenarios even if you sign one. For example, schools and day care facilities can still be held accountable for damages that arise as the result of their staff’s negligence. If your child sustains injuries or illness at school because administrators breached the standard duty of care, the court is unlikely to enforce the liability waiver, granting you the right to file a personal injury lawsuit.

If you or someone you love was hurt in an accident, but you signed a liability waiver prior to the incident, turn to a lawyer from Williams, Hall & Latherow, LLP in Ashland, KY, to explore your options. You can learn more about their foundation in personal injury law by visiting their website. To schedule an initial consultation with an attorney who can determine if you have grounds for a claim despite signing a liability waiver, call (606) 329-1919.