New Montana Law Limits Damages Due to Recreational Injuries
Organized sports and outdoor recreational activities are very popular in Montana. Some activities can be relatively low risk in terms of the potential for injury, but others carry a very high risk of people being hurt. Providers of sports and recreational opportunities, like anyone else, are liable for personal injuries caused by their negligence. Most providers ask patrons to sign a waiver that is designed to protect the provider from being sued for an injury. Until recently, such waivers were not very useful in shielding the providers from liability. In May 2015, a law was approved by the Governor that allows liability waivers to be recognized in personal injury lawsuits. Before this
August 3, 2015
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