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'Assumption of risk' is an affirmative defense to certain types of negligence claims. Under the assumption of risk defense, the defendant asserts that you knew the risks of the activity but voluntarily participated anyway.
You can contact Risk Management directly at 305-416-1700 or email riskmanagement@miamigov or view options below.
Express assumption of risk occurs when an individual explicitly agrees to assume the risk of a dangerous activity, often through signing a waiver or contract. This is common in activities such as skydiving, rock climbing, or attending amusement parks.
City of Miami Mayor's Office We invite you to refer to our Department Directory to identify the appropriate department or individual who can assist you or e-mail your questions, comments or concerns to fsuarez@miamigov.
Risk Management The Division also provides loss prevention services and technical assistance to state agencies and universities for managing risk. Below you will find the contact information for our Division's leadership staff. The Division leadership may also be reached by telephone at: (850) 413-3120.
Risk Assumption is a risk management tool where a company chooses to make itself responsible for potential losses, such as not obtaining insurance due to minimal risk of loss or opting for self-insurance by setting aside funds for future losses.
For help email admission@miami or call 305-284-6000.
It's understood that when you go to a baseball game, there's a risk that a ball may be hit into the stands. Courts have held that patrons of baseball games assume the risk of being hit by a baseball when choosing to take part in the activity. Other examples include ultra-hazardous activities like: Skydiving.
For example, if a baseball fan gets hit in the head with a baseball, they cannot sue the stadium for their injury because it is assumed they were aware of the risk simply by their willingness to be present in the stadium.