Liability for building a small pool platform

[mitchelt]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CO

Not sure if this is the correct section but here goes.

An example of the item in question can be seen here:
http://halogensupply.thomasnet-navigator.com/Asset/Toddler-Training-Ladder.jpg

My little girls school wanted to buy a platform like this but the cost was over $800, I told them if they purchased the supplies I would built it for them. It just a bunch of PVC pipe and a cutting board like material for the deck.

Should I have them sign some type of liability waiver in case something happens with the platform? And if so...does someone have a good example I can use?

Thanks,

Mitch

 

[Zigner]

Even with a liability waiver, you can STILL be sued. There wouldn't be a "boiler-plate" form to use.

 

[tranquility]

For practical advice on the building of the platform, don't use PVC. Having made a bunch of small goals for soccer practice out of the pipe, it degrades in the sun. You don't want a platform failure resulting in an explosion of PVC shards three years down the line. (I know the technical specs seem to say the UV degradation is slight. But, shards, three years, on impact. Just saying.)

 

[mitchelt]

tranquility...it will be for an indoor pool and will be removed when not in use.

 

[mitchelt]

Even with a liability waiver, you can STILL be sued. There wouldn't be a "boiler-plate" form to use.

Yes...I know I can be sued for just about anything, the question was should I get a liability waiver signed?

 

[HomeGuru]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CO

Not sure if this is the correct section but here goes.

An example of the item in question can be seen here:
http://halogensupply.thomasnet-navigator.com/Asset/Toddler-Training-Ladder.jpg

My little girls school wanted to buy a platform like this but the cost was over $800, I told them if they purchased the supplies I would built it for them. It just a bunch of PVC pipe and a cutting board like material for the deck.

Should I have them sign some type of liability waiver in case something happens with the platform? And if so...does someone have a good example I can use?

Thanks,

Mitch

**A: you can still be held liable even if you get a signed waiver.

 

[Zigner]

Yes...I know I can be sued for just about anything, the question was should I get a liability waiver signed?

The point is that, waiver or not, you can still be sued. Sure, get a wavier signed (preferably one drafted by an attorney), but it may not protect you from liability.

 

[Mass_Shyster]

Yes...I know I can be sued for just about anything, the question was should I get a liability waiver signed?

The chances are that if someone gets hurt, it will not be the person who signed the liability waiver. The school cannot waive the rights of the students.

 

[HomeGuru]

Bottom line; have the school hire a licensed contractor to do the job.

 

[mitchelt]

Thanks everyone for the advice.

Silly me...I forgot about my friend the Assistant DA...I asked him and to make a long story short...he pretty much told me that under no circumstances should I even think of donating the platform or the separate pieces so they could put it together themselves.

He said that as long as the platform existed, I could be held liable for any injuries and that even if I was innocent, it could cost me thousands of dollars to defend myself.

Oh well…at least my heart was in the right place.

 

[Zigner]

Thanks everyone for the advice.

Silly me...I forgot about my friend the Assistant DA...I asked him and to make a long story short...he pretty much told me that under no circumstances should I even think of donating the platform or the separate pieces so they could put it together themselves.

He said that as long as the platform existed, I could be held liable for any injuries and that even if I was innocent, it could cost me thousands of dollars to defend myself.

Oh well…at least my heart was in the right place.

Uh...yeah...sounds a lot like what you were told here.

 

[mitchelt]

Yes Zigner...you are correct, but as you know...it's always wise to get the advice of a professional.

 

[HomeGuru]

Yes Zigner...you are correct, but as you know...it's always wise to get the advice of a professional.

**A: huh, isn't that why you posted here?

 

[mitchelt]

**A: huh, isn't that why you posted here?

Did you guys even bother reading the disclaimer on this site?

**A: FreeAdvice does NOT vouch for or warrant the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any posting on the Forums or the identity or qualifications of any person asking questions or responding on the Forums.

I find it amazing that some of you are getting bent out of shape because I had the nerve to ask a professional.

I bet you if a person followed someones exact advice and got themselves in a jam, they would be chastised for not contacting a lawyer for a second opinion.

Mitch

 

[HomeGuru]

Did you guys even bother reading the disclaimer on this site?

**A: FreeAdvice does NOT vouch for or warrant the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any posting on the Forums or the identity or qualifications of any person asking questions or responding on the Forums.

I find it amazing that some of you are getting bent out of shape because I had the nerve to ask a professional.

I bet you if a person followed someones exact advice and got themselves in a jam, they would be chastised for not contacting a lawyer for a second opinion.

Mitch

**A: no one is bent out of shape.