David Herbert
USING RELEASES OF LIABILITY AS A FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE
As I pointed out in my first article on this website, releases of liability, also known as waivers, are often...
David Herbert June 15, 2016USE OF TWO-PERSON RESISTANCE BAND LEADS TO INJURY AND LITIGATION BUT DEFENDED BY A RELEASE/ASSUMPTION OF THE RISKS
Most health and fitness facilities have a variety of equipment available for use either through personal trainers or exercise floor...
David HerbertActions of Personal Trainers Which Heighten Risks to Clients May be Actionable
Two 2012 cases from New York highlight the fact that a personal trainer’s actions which heighten the risks to clients...
David HerbertNutritional Advice by Personal Trainers: Is it Legal?
Recent litigation as well as an examination of the practices of many personal trainers raises a number of questions about...
David HerbertPersonal Trainers Beware – A $14.5 Million Jury Verdict in Connecticut
In a rather startling and very recent case from Connecticut1, a jury has returned an extremely large verdict against a personal...
David HerbertEmergency Response Tips for Personal Trainers
In the delivery of personal fitness training services by any professional to any client untoward events can and do occur. Lawyers...
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