01-06-2010, 12:53 PM
Syber, even though I was insured and inc'd I had my customers sign a hold harmless agreement. I had pony rides for awhile and those I contracted to do rides on a regular basis made me sign the same and vice versa.
I also had those paying 'per ride' for their kid sign the form as well. (this was due to the new laws regarding lawsuits that I helped get enacted here in NJ) but it honestly didn't' matter if these were signed, legal and agreed upon by all parties involved. I found they are totally useless and you can be sued regardless.
If you own your own home, they can use that as part of the settlement too if you're sued but not incorporated. It's tricky language, tricky bullshit and even though things are designed to CYA, these fuckers find ways around it. But without that corporate umbrella, you're completely fucked.
WVA cannot be more litigious than NJ! No way. I was nervous every time I had to go work.
I also had those paying 'per ride' for their kid sign the form as well. (this was due to the new laws regarding lawsuits that I helped get enacted here in NJ) but it honestly didn't' matter if these were signed, legal and agreed upon by all parties involved. I found they are totally useless and you can be sued regardless.
If you own your own home, they can use that as part of the settlement too if you're sued but not incorporated. It's tricky language, tricky bullshit and even though things are designed to CYA, these fuckers find ways around it. But without that corporate umbrella, you're completely fucked.
WVA cannot be more litigious than NJ! No way. I was nervous every time I had to go work.