Personal Injury Law
Sports Injury
Personal Injury Law
Sports Injury Lawyers
Accidents and injuries are very common during sports and other recreational activities. If your sports injury was caused by someone’s negligence, then you may have a valid personal injury claim for damages. Our sports injury lawyer can assist you throughout the process and help you secure the maximum compensation you deserve in such a case. If you cannot afford to hire a personal injury lawyer, you can take advantage of our ‘No Win, No Fee’ policy and focus on making a full recovery while we fight for your rights in court.
Our Personal Injury law services
- Boating Accidents
- Bicycle Accident
- Car Accidents
- Catastrophic Injury
- Chronic Pain
- Cross-Border Injury
- Dog Bite Injury
- Fractures and Orthopaedic Injuries
- Liability in Personal Injury
- Long Term Disability Insurance
Claims - Medical Malpractice
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Occupiers’ Liability
- Pedestrian Accident
- Product Liability
- Slip & Fall Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injury
(Neck, Back, Whiplash & Spinal Cord Injuries) - Sports Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Truck Accidents
- Wrongful Death
What constitutes a sports injury?
Any injury that you sustained during a sports event, whether indoor or outdoor, training, or in the gym, can be categorized as a sports injury. This could be the result of the reckless behaviour of other players, unsafe conditions on the field, poor supervision by the coach or the instructor or faulty sports equipment.
Depending on the nature of your case, your sports injury might also fall under different types of personal injury claims. For example, your sports injury from faulty equipment will be pursued as a product liability claim. Similarly, an injury caused by the poor safety measures at the sports venue will be pursued under the relevant sections of the Occupiers’ Liability Act.
Who can be held liable for a sports injury?
Depending on the circumstances of your sports injury, any of the following parties may be held liable for it.
- The organizer of the team or the event, if they failed to ensure reasonable safety standards during the conduct of the event.
- The coach or instructor, if their reckless instructions led to the player’s injury.
- The equipment manufacturer can be held liable if the injury was caused by a faulty sports equipment.
- The sports facility or venue owner or facility manager can be held liable if they failed to provide necessary safety measures at the premises and to give proper safety instructions to the players.
- The other player can be held liable if they indulged in a dangerous action that led to the victim’s injury.
How can our personal injury lawyer help you?
Checking the validity of your personal injury claim:
A sports injury claim can be difficult to prove sometimes. For example, if a sports injury was caused by a perfectly legal, routine move by your opponent, then legally, they may not be held liable for the damages. In such cases, you can still pursue your personal injury claim with your insurance provider.
Collecting evidence and building a strong case:
An experienced personal injury lawyer knows that evidence is key to proving the defendant’s liability in court. In some cases, the liability can be easily established. For example, if the injury was caused by faulty sports equipment, then the manufacturer is legally liable for the injuries. On the other hand, if an injury happened during the course of the game, it can be much more difficult to establish the liability. Your lawyer will collect any available video footage, witness statements, and your medical records to prepare a strong case on your behalf.
Quantifying the appropriate amount of compensation:
While you can claim pecuniary damages, such as medical costs and lost wages, based on actuals, there is a cap on the amount you can claim for non-pecuniary damages, such as pain and suffering. Your lawyer will help to quantify the amount of damages you are eligible to apply for based on the circumstances of your case.
Negotiating on your behalf with the insurance providers:
Typically, most personal injury claims are settled through negotiations. Let your lawyer negotiate on your behalf with the insurance providers and the defendant’s lawyers.
Representing you in court, if required:
If your personal injury claim is not settled through negotiations, then you may have to approach the court with a civil suit for damages. Your personal injury lawyer will present the evidence in your favour during the hearing, and the court will take a final decision on the award for damages.
We can Help
If you are planning to file a personal injury claim for your sports injury, consult with our personal injury lawyer for legal guidance and assistance. Connect with our legal team today to schedule a consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I claim damages for a sports injury?
While the participants in a sports event assume a certain amount of risk of injury, they might still have a valid personal injury claim on their hands if the injury was caused by the reckless or negligent action of someone else. The success of the personal injury claim will depend on establishing the direct link between the defendant’s action and the victim’s injuries. Connect with our personal injury lawyer with the details of your case to check the validity of your claim.
What is the statute of limitations applicable in a sports injury claim?
As a general rule, the statute of limitations applicable in such personal injury cases is two years. However, there are some variations across the different provinces and territories. For example, in Ontario, the statute of limitations is two years, whereas in Quebec, it is three years. You are well advised to consult our personal injury lawyer to ensure that you do not miss any such important deadlines.
I cannot afford to hire a sports injury lawyer. What are my options?
Even when you cannot afford to pay for a personal injury lawyer, you can easily engage the services of a qualified and experienced lawyer on a contingency fee basis. This way, the lawyer’s fees and expenses are deducted as a percentage of the final compensation award. If they fail to secure the compensation for you in the case, you do not have to pay them either.
As a participant, I had to sign a waiver. Can I still sue the organizers for negligence?
This will depend on the nature of your injury and the negligent actions of the organizers that caused it. In the event of a serious case of negligence, you might still have a valid case of personal injury to pursue against the organizers of the event, regardless of the waiver. Please consult our personal injury lawyers with the details of your case to figure out the next course of action in your case.
What are the types of compensation you can claim in a sports injury claim?
Depending on the nature and extent of your injuries, you can claim compensation under the following headings.
- Medical expenses: You can claim full reimbursement for all the medical expenses incurred because of the injury. However, you will have to substantiate your claim with medical bills and records.
- Lost wages: You can claim compensation for the wages you lost while recuperating from your injuries.
- Compensation for reduced earning potential: An injury could potentially derail your sports career permanently. You can claim compensation for your lost earning potential.
- Pain and suffering: You are eligible to claim compensation for the emotional pain and mental anguish you went through because of the injuries.
- Out-of-pocket expenses: You are also eligible to claim any additional expenses you incurred because of your injuries.
- Housekeeping and home maintenance expenses: While recovering from your injuries, you will have to hire someone to take care of various household chores. Such expenses can also be added to your claim for damages.
How long will it take for my sports injury claim to be resolved?
The duration of a personal injury claim varies from case to case. Some personal injury claims are resolved quickly within a few months during the negotiations stage itself, with the defendants accepting the liability and agreeing to pay the compensation as claimed by the victim. In other cases, the defendants might dispute the claim and continue to appeal the case to the higher courts, dragging the case on for many years.
