Legal Question in Personal Injury in Maryland

liability issues to protect against personal injury from rented bikes and canoes

I would like to open a small business that would rent bicycles and small boats; canoes, kayaks or small sail boats. Is there a general waiver document that would protect me and the business and inform the client of liability in operating the equipment. The waiver would explain to the client that the company accepts no responsibility for injury, including death, due to operating the rented equipment. The waiver would stipulate that in signing the waiver the client understands that they accept full responsibility for operating the equipment safely and that they would hold the rental com[any harmless in the event of any accident. The waiver document should be as short and understandable, free of intense legal jargon, as possible. - Thank you.


Asked on 3/20/01, 12:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: liability issues to protect against personal injury from rented bikes and ca

There are such waiver clauses that you can use and the courts in MD have even approved of a business using such a waiver to protect itself against its own negligence. However, to see that it is drawn up properly and adequately protects you, I suggest you consult an attorney to prepare it.

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Answered on 5/29/01, 4:44 pm


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