The Marine Corps Marathon draws over 30,000 individuals every year from across the country, who descend upon Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia in a battle of raw strength as they battle it out to win the top prize in the country’s fourth-largest in the country, and the largest in the world without any set prize amount. The event is usually a hallowed one where military pageantry is usually in full display, and a finish line that is adorned by Marines in full regalia as well as the iconic Iwo Jiwa memorial. The runners are usually chosen via a random lottery system or a guaranteed entry, but everyone starts the race with their individual skillset, ensuring a modicum of fairness for all.

However, even with all the pomp and fanfare, this event is not without its controversies and incidences of injury. When these tragedies occur such as heat stroke, cardiac events and even hyponatremia, the organizers go through a familiar script – canned sympathy and regret, and then a firm reminder that due to the fact that you signed a liability waiver during registration, there is absolutely nothing they can do, and that you should look into your insurance provider to pick up the tab. If you’re reading this and are considering signing the tab, we’re going to ask you to STOP and read on as we uncover the truth about Marines marathon injuries and the consequences as they relate to you.

It is first and foremost important to understand that while the Marine Corps Marathon is organized by the Marine Corps, it usually is produced  by a complex web of government entities, contractors and sponsors who are legally bound by a concept known as duty of care whereby if this duty is breached, then you can file a claim via their insurance providers or estates or any assets they may have in order to force a settlement judgment in your favor. If you or a loved one suffered a severe injury or wrongful death at the Marine Corps Marathon, read on to find out how we can help hold these entities accountable for their negligent actions so you can get the justice and compensation you deserve.

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To date, we have recovered over $260 million and counting for our clients, and our success is due to a number of factors such as personally handling all claims that come into the firm and not letting paralegals or inexperienced legal assistants work on them as seen in most law firms, our commitment in making sure that we put a capable and aggressive team for each claim made of physicians, investigators as well as industry-respected experts, as well as not being afraid to litigate claims in a court of law if we believe the client deserves maximum compensation based on your injuries or the actions of the defendant.

We also work with a team of well-renowned experts in the medical, investigative, forensic, and accounting fields in order to come up with a case replete with objective evidence, medical rationale for your injuries tying them to the accident and the defendant’s negligence as well as quantifying your injuries by way of compensable damages to ensure you get the compensation you truly deserve. We run a bilingual firm (hablamos Español), and we have nationwide reach thanks to our vast and trusted network of referral attorneys.

Last but not least is the fact that we take on all cases on a contingency-fee basis, which simply means that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of your claim, as we only levy our fees at the end of the suit, and only if we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf. If you or a loved one suffered catastrophic injury or wrongful death at the Marine Corps Marathon or another major road race, please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation—our intake team is standing by.

I Signed a Waiver – Can I Still Sue?

The infamous waiver is standard fare in marathons, and they are dense and lengthy, designed to not only intimidate you but also infer that you choose to assume the inherent risk when you choose to participate in the activity of this magnitude, which includes the possibility of getting severely injured or even losing your life. However, what you must understand is that these waivers do not protect the organizers of the event from acts of negligence.

Inherent risk usually refers to an injurious consequence that is typically associated with a specific event; for example, if your run in the hot and humid summer sun, you assume the risk of a cardiac event. However, you cannot be said to have assumed the risk of dying for example, if the medical tent meant to attend to victims of heat stroke was understaffed or did not contain the medication or instruments needed to stabilize your condition.

Who’s Responsible for Your Marine Corps Marathon Injury?

Here are some of the entities that may be held liable in such an event:

1. The Race Organizer – In this case it is the Marine Corps, but the producers are vendors contracted to provide various services. This is because while the Marine Corps may have immunity for active-duty service members via the Feres doctrine, civilian participants do not.
2. The Medical Contractor – Companies providing medical staffing and equipment possess professional liability insurance and may be sued for negligence related to the actions or lack thereof of the same.
3. The Corporate Sponsors – Title sponsors such as TCS of New York and John Hancock of Boston who profit from their connection to these events may be earmarked for their role in tolerating injurious conditions in areas where their sponsorship material or facilities are positioned.

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If you or a loved one suffered catastrophic injury or wrongful death at the Marine Corps Marathon or another major road race, McCready Law has your back — simply give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 so we can speak with one of our experienced and attentive injury attorneys regardless of where you are in the country. Remember, the call is 100% FREE, and there is no legal obligation and nothing to sign. Thank you for choosing McCready Law; we look forward to helping you get the justice and compensation you deserve.