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Negligence Recreation

Lewis Roca

You Want Me to Waive What???

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Anyone who has participated in adventure sports from SCUBA diving to whitewater rafting has seen it before: the document where you sign your life away. The best of them ask you to fill your name out at the top and then to...more

Cranfill Sumner LLP

Secure Your Boat or the Damages She Causes Could Be Your Fault!

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The tenets of good seamanship and common sense dictate that your boat should never be unintentionally adrift. Unfortunately, Murphy’s Law applies equally on land and at sea. Whether caused by a mechanical failure, a broken...more

Nilan Johnson Lewis PA

Minnesota Skiers and Snowboarders Now Liable for Injuries on the Slopes; Are Other Sports Next?

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On January 23, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued a decision that impacts the assumption of risk for skiers and snowboarders within recreational areas. Since the early 19th century, Minnesota has recognized a doctrine about...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Adventurer Beware! The Scope and Enforceability of Liability Waivers in North Carolina

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Summer is upon us. The great outdoors beckons. There are trails to hike and rivers to paddle. Summer travel is in full swing and summer camps have opened their gates. If you are fortunate enough to be embarking on...more

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The Law Related to Boating Accidents in North Carolina

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North Carolina's mild climate and natural beauty make it a great place for outdoor recreation. Its coastline, rivers, and lakes make water-related activities particularly popular. North Carolinians and tourists alike...more

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

May An Amusement, Golf Course or Recreational Facility be Held Negligent When Customers Are Harmed For Injuries Occurring Upon...

Negligence is the failure to use ordinary care. In order for a person to recover for a negligence claim, they must show...more

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