Liability waivers for any activity that is inherently dangerous in spite of best efforts to mitigate risks are commonplace and serve a purpose. They basically say “look, we know you want to have a thrill and do this, but we can’t guarantee your safety 100%. So if you want to proceed, we don’t want to be responsible for what happens.”
The kid was 14 and legally incapable of signing such a waiver himself. As parent and natural guardian, the father signed it on the kid’s behalf. Unfortunately, there was a bad outcome. It is inequitable to turnaround and throw the waiver away post facto. People need to take personal responsibilty for their decisions and actions.
Instead of a waiver, maybe a contract is more appropriate. The “consideration” to the participant is the use of the equipment and the enjoyment it brings; the consideration for the vendor is the fee and the release of liability.”
The alternative is for all types of businesses,entertainment, and sports to pack up their tents and cease operations. That way, everybody will be safe. The world would just be a more boring place to live.
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Liability waivers for any activity that is inherently dangerous in spite of best efforts to mitigate risks are commonplace and serve a purpose. They basically say “look, we know you want to have a thrill and do this, but we can’t guarantee your safety 100%. So if you want to proceed, we don’t want to be responsible for what happens.”
The kid was 14 and legally incapable of signing such a waiver himself. As parent and natural guardian, the father signed it on the kid’s behalf. Unfortunately, there was a bad outcome. It is inequitable to turnaround and throw the waiver away post facto. People need to take personal responsibilty for their decisions and actions.
Instead of a waiver, maybe a contract is more appropriate. The “consideration” to the participant is the use of the equipment and the enjoyment it brings; the consideration for the vendor is the fee and the release of liability.”
The alternative is for all types of businesses,entertainment, and sports to pack up their tents and cease operations. That way, everybody will be safe. The world would just be a more boring place to live.