This day and age, liability waivers are everywhere. From amusement parks to gym memberships to school field trips, many people sign waivers of liability, hidden away in the fine print, without even realizing it. But what happens on the off-chance you do sustain a personal injury and discovered that you signed a waiver? Did you really sign away your legal rights to sue and pursue compensation for your injuries?
New York is a special state, providing certain protections for citizens who are hurt by the negligence of others, often regardless of whether or not a waiver of liability was signed. Learn more about waivers and the New York State laws that govern them below. (more…)