Athletic/ Sport Injury
Has your child been injured at school? Has your child been injured participating in an a sport or activity? Sports accidents involving personal injury occur on a daily basis at schools, gyms and training facilities. Football injuries tend to be the most severe, due to the high degree of physical contact required. The National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research keeps track of football-related fatalities, as well as other catastrophic sports injuries.
Serious sports-related injuries include the following:
- Head injuries (severe concussion or hematoma)
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Paralysis
- Fractures
The most debilitating personal injuries involving sports usually happen to football players, as well as other athletes who participate in contact sports or sports with the potential for falling, such as the following:
- Rugby
- Horseback riding
- Cheerleading
- Gymnastics
- Diving
- Soccer
What does the law say about personal injuries arising from playing sports?
Many times there is legitimate reason for those who are injured playing sports to take legal action. Athletic facilities should provide safe, functional equipment and can be liable if a patron is injured on their premises. Organizations, teams or individuals can similarly be liable should an athlete be injured on a playing field, court or arena.
As with all personal injury claims, it is important to keep in mind that there may be a time limit for filing a sports injury lawsuit to obtain a settlement or ultimately, a verdict. A sports injury attorney will take into account the circumstances of your case and help you decide whether to file a personal injury and/or wrongful death claim.
At the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll, we have experience with sports injury claims, including a multi-million dollar settlement for a 17-year-old football player who was rendered a quadriplegic when he came into contact with a pole adjacent to a football practice field. Contact us at (312) 676-7222, or fill out the contact form to set up a personal consultation. An experienced sport injury attorney will discuss your accident with you and go over your options.
