assumption of risk

Assumption of risk is a legal concept where a person acknowledges and accepts certain dangers or hazards associated with an activity, often freeing others from liability. For instance, if someone chooses to participate in a contact sport, they understand the inherent risks, such as injury. By engaging in that activity, they assume responsibility for those risks, meaning they cannot typically hold the organizers or other participants legally accountable for injuries that might occur as a result of these known risks. This principle encourages individuals to be aware of and accept the potential dangers involved in their choices.