Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Maine

liability release form

I own a Snow and Surf shop in Maine. We are now offering lessons and I need a liability release form to protect us in the event of an injury or death. Can you recommend a form I can purchase?

Thank-you


Asked on 5/11/07, 1:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jerome Gamache Ainsworth Thelin & Raftice, P.A.

Re: liability release form

Maine law is not black and white as to the enforceability of such releases. There is a statute that seeks to limit the liability of landowners for recreational activities, but if you are teaching such activities you may not be able to enforce a release that seeks to relieve you of your negligence in all situations. This issue should be reviewed with your insurer, and a release can be prepared, but it is not a form. The fee would be based upon the time needed to create it to best cover your situation.

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Answered on 5/16/07, 5:25 pm


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