Liability Waivers & Releases

Legal liability waivers and releases can be a very complicated issue, especially related to the outdoor industry and recreation activities. Liability waiver and releases can be a companies first line of protection against a lawsuit; however, if drafted incorrectly, they can also provide an avenue for an injured victim to sue a company.

How many times have you or your company been faced with liability waivers or liability release issues? Chances are probably more often than you realize. In today’s society, it seems that everyone is trying to shield themselves from liability especially owners of sports and recreational entities. Facilities such as stadiums, swimming pools, camps, ice skating rinks, even businesses that host children’s birthday parties or rafting trips will likely present clients with a liability waiver before people can participate in the fun. However, liability waivers and releases are not always final and binding, and they can be found to be unenforceable. We have helped companies in many states, such as Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC, New York, California, and Wyoming. In fact, Box Pro Magazine has specifically shared our advice regarding liability waivers and releases for recreation businesses.

There are many factors that may make a liability waiver or a release null and void. Each of our waiver and release attorneys are familiar with the outdoor industry, specialize in litigation, and are extremely knowledgeable about what factors need to be present for a liability waiver or release form to be valid and enforceable. As liability waivers are subject to state law, our attorneys are well-informed about what the law requires to create a valid liability waiver. Please contact Longman & Van Grack at (301) 291-5027 or at one of our offices in Rockville, Maryland, Bethesda, Maryland, Tysons Corner, Virginia, or Washington, DC for an evaluation of your liability and waiver legal matter.