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Accident Liability For Dirt Bike Track Daniel B. Ross

We have a dirt bike track at our home that people have been coming to and riding on only after they have signed our waiver? If they get hurt can they do anything since they signed the waiver?

-- BB

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The first question this brings to mind is: are you charging a fee and/or renting dirt bikes for people to ride? Do you require that helmets and/or any other protective gear be worn? Are the people using your track adults or minors, or both?

If you are operating a commercial venture you should get a commercial liability policy geared toward your type of business, as well as acquire whatever permits are required from you local and state governments, if any. This would provide some measure of protection for you and for anyone who may get injured on your track.

I do not practice in your state. The following information about liabilities and waivers is general. Riding a dirt bike can be considered an inherently dangerous activity.

-- Daniel B. Ross