What is a release of liability?

A release of liability is a legal document in Oklahoma that allows someone to waive their right to sue another party for an accident or injury. In exchange, the other party agrees to accept responsibility for any costs that may arise from the accident. For example, a release of liability may be signed by someone who is renting a car before they can take it out on the road. By signing the release, the renter is waiving their right to sue the rental car company if they have an accident in the car. In accident law, a release of liability can help protect both parties from legal action if something does go wrong. For instance, a release of liability can be used to protect a landowner from being sued if someone is injured on their property. By signing a release, the injured person is essentially giving up their right to sue the landowner for damages related to the injury. In Oklahoma, a release of liability must meet specific requirements in order to be legally binding. It must clearly outline the risks involved and must be signed by the parties who are waiving their right to sue. In addition, releases of liability should be written in plain language so that both parties understand what they are agreeing to.

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