Release of Liability Session

I am adding some of the great notes from the session I attended on Release of Liability by club member Gary Bruce Eaton who lives in California. Gary is an attorney and his releases have been tested and won in the state of California.

He stated that you should have both your crew and passengers sign a release. Have your crew sign one at the beginning of the year. "Remember, it is not your everyday crew that is going to sue you if a crew member gets hurt, it is going to be the family of the crew that could potentially sue you."

If you crew does something that causes harm to someone, you could be held liable for the negliance of your crew.

Beth Miller from IMC insurance stated that if you send your release of liability to her and agree to use it there is a reduction on your rates.

Eaton stated that you "not only have a moral obligation to tell your passengers about the risks of hot air ballooning, you also have a legal risk."

Your release should state to please sign in your own handwriting that you have read and agree to the terms of the release.

It is a good idea to compare signatures of those on their drivers license and those that are on the paper so they can not say that is not my signature.

Remember, the best advice is to check with your local attorney regarding release of liability.
This class was very informative. I will have my book that I received from the convention at the club meeting. You can glance at it during the meeting.

Keep watching for more details of things happening here in Louisville.