Am I Liable for Injuries on My Poles?
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ClintonMagus
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Am I Liable for Injuries on My Poles?
If my poles are being used by a school or an individual and someone gets injured while jumping on them, am I liable? If so, to what extent? What can I do to indemnify myself?
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rainbowgirl28
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Re: Am I Liable for Injuries on My Poles?
I don't think it's been tested in court, so there's no clear answer. If someone was injured while using your pole, they could sue you (you can sue anybody) but I would imagine they would have a tough time proving any negligence on your part.
I would worry more about having some kind of contract to help you get a new pole if they break yours than I would about being sued. To the best of my knowledge, no one has ever been sued for loaning someone a pole.
I would worry more about having some kind of contract to help you get a new pole if they break yours than I would about being sued. To the best of my knowledge, no one has ever been sued for loaning someone a pole.
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