Company waivers and your rights
Knowing what you’re signing can be the difference between protecting your rights and accidentally giving them away. That is especially true when a company asks you to sign a waiver before you can participate in an activity, use a service, or enter their property. In the short video below, Milly Daniels breaks down what these waivers really say—and why she believes everyone should be responsible for their own behavior.
In the video, Milly explains that a waiver does not magically erase a company’s responsibility if they act carelessly or create unsafe conditions. Instead, it is often the company’s way of saying, “If something goes wrong, you agree not to hold us accountable for our behavior.”
What is a liability waiver?
A liability waiver is a document where you agree not to pursue certain legal claims against a business if you get hurt while using their service, product, or space. These forms are common at gyms, trampoline parks, recreational facilities, medical spas, and even some workplaces or events.
In simple terms, the company is asking you to say, “I understand there may be risks, and I won’t hold you responsible if something happens,” even if their own negligence contributed to your injury.
Why companies love waivers
Businesses use waivers to try to limit lawsuits, reduce insurance exposure, and discourage people from talking to a lawyer after an injury. The language is often long, dense, and full of legal terms that most people do not have time to read carefully in the moment.
The problem is that the person with the least power—you, the customer or participant—is being asked to sign away rights in a hurry, sometimes while kids are pulling on your sleeve or a line of people is waiting behind you.
How Milly Daniels Law can help
Milly Daniels Law regularly speaks with clients who thought a waiver meant they had no rights at all. The firm reviews the waiver language, looks at the company’s conduct, and helps injured people understand whether the business can still be held accountable.
If a company used a waiver as a shield while cutting corners on safety, Milly and her team work to pursue the compensation you deserve and to push for the level of responsibility she expects from everyone—businesses included.
Talk to an attorney about your waiver
If you have questions about a waiver you signed—or one you are being asked to sign—reach out to Milly Daniels Law for a consultation. A short conversation can give you clarity about your rights and help you decide what to do next before or after an injury.