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Sports Accidents Resource Center

Sports AccidentsSporting Accidents are a constant risk for recreational, high school, college, and professional athletes.  From Biking Accidents, to Rollerblading Accidents, to Accidents on the sportsfield, Sports Accidents are a constant risk inherant in any athletic event. The injuries sustained in a Sporting Accident can include sprains, strains, fractures, dislocations, knee injuries, head injuries, and traumatic brain injury. Sporting Accidents can be career-ending for the athlete, but they can also cause life long damage for a child playing sports without proper protection or supervision.  The treatment for Sports Accidents often includes costly physical therapy and other medical expenses. If a defective playing field, defective piece of sports equipment, negligence on the part of coaches or officials, or medical malpractice contributed to your Sporting Accident injuries, you may have a legal right to compensation for your losses.

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Sports Accidents Resource Center

  • Sports Accidents Information · Information on Sports and Sports Related Accidents, including common types of Sporting Accidents, causes of Sports Accidents, determining fault and liability, and the statute of limitations.

Sports Accidents Verdicts, Settlements and Class Action Watch

  • Schick v Ferolito · The issue raised in this appeal is whether a heightened standard of care applies to participants in the game of golf. Under such a standard, participants would be liable for reckless or intentional conduct, and not mere negligence.
  • Crawn v Campo · Michael Crawn was playing catcher in a pickup softball game and was injured when John Campo, attempting to score from second base, either slid or ran into Crawn at home plate. Crawn suffered a torn knee ligament.

Sports Accidents Official Links

  • Medline Plus-Sporting Injuries · A detailed guide on sports injuries, provided by Medline Plus, and including links to types of sports related injuries, clinical trials, journal articles, and preventation tips.
  • Sports Injuries · This booklet is for athletes at all ages and levels, for people who exercise, as well as for health care professionals, coaches, and others who want to find out more about sports injuries.

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