Head injuries are common in football, soccer, and basketball. When coaches ignore concussion protocols, schools and leagues may be held liable.
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/
2. Spinal Cord Injuries
A single hit or fall in contact sports can cause paralysis, especially when proper safety gear is not provided.
3. Fractures and Broken Bones
Improper supervision, unsafe playing surfaces, or faulty equipment can lead to severe bone breaks requiring surgery.
4. Knee Injuries (ACL/MCL Tears)
Torn ligaments are among the most common sports injuries, sometimes worsened by overtraining or defective footwear.
5. Shoulder Injuries
Dislocations, rotator cuff tears, and labrum injuries often occur in baseball, wrestling, and swimming.
6. Heat Stroke and Dehydration
Schools and coaches have a duty to provide hydration and rest. Neglecting this can lead to wrongful death claims in extreme cases.
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4361811/
7. Eye Injuries
From flying baseballs to defective goggles, vision-threatening accidents are a frequent basis for claims.
8. Overuse Injuries
Stress fractures, tendonitis, and chronic joint injuries often result from pushing athletes beyond safe limits.
9. Internal Organ Injuries
Blunt force trauma in sports like football or hockey can damage organs, sometimes life-threatening if not treated immediately.
10. Fatal Cardiac Events
Failure to screen athletes for heart conditions, or to provide emergency response, has led to major lawsuits nationwide.
Source: https://www.ahajournals.org/journal/circ
Who Can Be Held Liable?
In sports injury cases, liability may fall on:
- Schools and athletic programs
- Coaches and trainers
- Equipment manufacturers
- Facility owners
At Hillstone Law, we investigate the cause of the injury and fight for the compensation athletes and their families deserve.
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If you or your child has suffered a serious sports injury due to negligence, call Hillstone Law today for a free consultation.
