Liablity Waivers - Do they Protect Me?

by Vika
(UK)

Hi Charles,

Many gyms and personal trainers have a Liability Waiver form, which states that in case of any injuries, the clients waives any claims against his or hers personal trainer. Could you tell me please, would the Law disclaim this form, should any non-negligent injury or death happened? I live in the UK.

Hope you can answer this question! Thank you very much.
Vika

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Liability Waivers
by: Charles C. Weller -- FITNESS LAWYER

Liability waivers are often used to limit liability. The exact extent of that limit will be determined by the law of your jurisdiction. Typically, they do not protect against gross negligence or intentional torts. This is a mechanism in the law whereby one is held accountable for intentional wrongdoing or extreme recklessness despite trying to contract away the liability. But, for ordinary negligence, liability waivers often are valid. (Once again, this depends on the law of your jurisdiction).

Liablity Waivers - Do they Protect Me?

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