Can You File a Personal Injury Lawsuit Even if You Signed a Waiver?
This Article at a Glance
- Explains what a waiver is and why businesses ask you to sign one.
- Discusses whether signing a waiver eliminates your right to sue.
- Reviews how waivers affect personal injury and wrongful death claims.
- Outlines statute of limitations rules for filing lawsuits.
- Clarifies when waivers may be invalid, unenforceable, or limited in scope.
Introduction – Liability Waivers and Personal Injury/Wrongful Death Claims
Many people ask:
- Does signing a waiver mean the activity itself is illegal or inherently dangerous?
- Did we truly give up our legal rights after signing a waiver?
These are important and understandable concerns – especially after a serious injury or the tragic loss of a loved one.