This form is a sample release in which the plaintiff releases the defendant from liability in exchange for consideration.
Florida Waiver and Release of Personal Injury Claim
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Multi-State
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US-PI-0278
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Essentially, a waiver removes a real or potential liability for the other party in the agreement. For example, in a settlement between two parties, one party might, by means of a waiver, relinquish its right to pursue any further legal action once the settlement is finalized.
Though signing a waiver brings complications to a personal injury claim, you can still secure damages if your injury could and should have been prevented.
A waiver is a demonstration, usually in written form, of a party's intent to relinquish a legal right or claim. The key point to note is that the relinquishment is voluntary, and can apply to a variety of legal situations. Essentially, a waiver removes a real or potential liability for the other party in the agreement.
When you sign a waiver, you're voluntarily giving up a privilege or legal right. A waiver is often required before you participate in something dangerous. If you decide to go skydiving, you might have to sign a waiver agreeing that you won't sue the skydiving company if you get injured.
The Waiver Letter or Waiver Agreement is a document that confirms that a party has surrendered or waived their rights. This document is used when a party decides to give up their rights or claim to relieve the other party from liability.
You might think that since you signed a waiver acknowledging the risks of the activity, you have no legal leg to stand on to file a personal injury lawsuit. Waivers can make personal injury lawsuits more complex, but you can still seek damages for injuries that could have and should have been prevented.
If the business drafted the liability waiver properly, signing means you give up your right to sue. However, this is not the end of the story. You can still file a lawsuit if the company acted grossly negligent or if there were deficiencies in the contract.
For the most part, the signing of a waiver is going to hold up in court as a binding document. That does not mean, however, that you are out of options if you sign a release of liability waiver and then sustain an injury while participating in the activity the business offered.
