Legal Defense Answering: Assumption of the Risk

The legal defense “Assumption of the Risk” describes a participant’s involvement in a sport or recreational activity, when the participant consents to the common risks associated with the activity. For example, a football player assumes the risks of suffering bodily harm on the football field because the sport involves constant physical contact with other players. Motocross, a potentially dangerous sport, consists of motorcycle drivers on a track with hills, jumps, and obstacles. The defendant in a 2011 incident argued that the plaintiff assumed the risk of injuries suffered in a motocross race at Long Island Motocross track in Yaphank, New York owned by the defendant. Despite the plaintiff’s level of expertise in motocross driving, the plaintiff could not have anticipated a collision with exposed PVC pipes on the competitive racetrack. As a legal professional, having a live person available to answer your phones 24/7/365 is extremely beneficial. New clients, experiencing serious issues as described above, do not leave messages on the voicemail. These clients seek the assurance of having immediate interaction in a time of conflict and panic. For further information, and to begin your free trial, please Answering Legal at 631-400-8000. answeringlegal.com facebook.com/answeringlegalinc twitter.com/answeringlegal