Tag Archives: Assumption of Risk
Fatal Injury On Midwestern Water Slide
The whole country is still talking about the 10-year-old boy who died a gruesome death on the world’s tallest water slide, and discussion is starting to focus on legal responsibility for the tragedy. The boy was decapitated as he plunged down the 168-foot Verruckt (German for “insane”) at the Kansas City Schlitterbahn water park…. Read More »
Assumption of Risk: A Form of Comparative Negligence
There are thousands of Americans who like to live life on the edge. Many obtain enjoyment by participating in thrill seeking activities. Of course, there is a certain amount of risk to everything in life. However, in certain activities, a principle known as the assumption of risk may prevent you from recovering damages in… Read More »
