Sports are a great source of fun, and can provide children an important opportunity for physical, emotional, social and skill development. There are inherent risks in all activities. Injuries can occur even in the best of circumstances with no fault or blame attributable to anyone. There are however circumstances in which an injury could have been prevented with proper supervision, the use of non-defective safety equipment, the enforcement of safety rules, and for other reasons.  If your child is injured in a baseball, football, basketball soccer, swimming or other sports activities, it is important to lean why.

Legal claims involving sports related claims could involve complex legal and technical issues. The following are a few important legal, factual and evidentiary matters that should be considered when evaluating a claim.

• Was the activity appropriate for the child’s age, size, health?

• Was the activity appropriate for the child’s, physical abilities or emotional state?

• Was the activity properly supervised?

• Were there appropriate rules of behavior?

• Were coaches qualified?

• Was there proper instruction?

• Was the playing or activity area properly designed and maintained?

• Was the playing area safe from dangerous objects?

• Were the rules appropriate for the age and activity?

• Were rules safety being properly enforced?

• Was proper equipment being used?

• Was the equipment defective?

• Was the activity appropriate for the children’s size and age?

• Was appropriate safety equipment being used?

• Did anyone inappropriately interfere with the activity?

• Did any action violate any criminal laws?

• Did the organization fail to carry out any of it’s duties to participants?

• Was there proper emergency equipment available?

• Was there proper first aid available?

• Did the parents sign a valid release or indemnity agreement?

It is important that an experienced legal team evaluate a sports related accident claim. Complex legal, factual, and evidentiary issues may be involved. If your child or loved one are hurt in a sports related accident, you should take immediate steps to protect their interest. Do not compromise your rights by making statements to the press, insurance investigators, potential defendants, their representatives, and do not sign anything. Consider the suggestions in our accident guide, and call us immediately. We are here to help. At Larry King, P.C., we recognize the unique issues pertaining to your claim. You can call us at (757) 595-8100 seven days a week, 24 hours a day, everyday of the year. We also offer a free legal-infoline service, and you can now contact us on this web site by using our Personal Injury Contact form. We are committed to doing the extra things it takes to help our clients.