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In Pennsylvania, such liability waivers, or exculpatory agreements, are generally enforceable, except in cases of intentional, reckless, or grossly negligent conduct.
There are two main reasons a company will have you sign a liability waiver: 1) to document in writing that you have been warned of potential risks and 2) to remove their responsibility for injuries that arise from ordinary negligence.
I've signed a waiver. Does that mean I can't claim for compensation? The laws around waivers are complex, however if you've suffered an injury after signing a waiver it is still possible to make a compensation claim with the help of a legal expert.
Where a service provider is guilty of negligence or misconduct and the injury is a direct result of that negligence or misconduct, the liability waiver may be set aside and the injured participant can pursue compensation. Negligence occurs when the service provider has failed in their duty of care.
However, it is important to understand that there are times when a waiver will not stop a lawsuit. In Pennsylvania, the Superior Court confirmed that if the conduct is grossly negligent and/or reckless, that the victim may sue regardless of a release.
Liability waivers are common in the recreational context and the sporting world, as a means of limiting the financial exposure of those who operate such enterprises. These waivers often intimidate prospective injury plaintiffs, and for good reason in Pennsylvania, liability waivers are generally enforceable.
In California, a liability waiver must be clear, unambiguous, and explicit. In other words, waivers cannot be printed in faded ink, in small font, on the back of a paper, or in an otherwise ambiguous form. If the waiver that you sign is not represented clearly, it may not hold up in the event of a lawsuit.
The answer is that, if properly worded and signed, the Waiver is likely valid and will preclude legal claims for injuries. In the recent Pennsylvania case of Vinikoor v. Pedal Pennsylvania Inc., Paul Vinikoor was injured during a bike tour and brought a lawsuit against the tour organizer, Pedal Pennsylvania. Mr.
Liability waivers are enforceable in California solely to the extent they shift to the customer the risk of ordinary negligence.