Sports plays a vital role in one’s health and socialization, and many enthusiasts head over to sports facilities whenever they get the time or over the weekend in order to indulge in some light exercise as well as healthy competition. Whether we just want to stay fit or are looking to train for a major game, these sports facilities provide invaluable resources for us to achieve our physical or social goals. We expect them to be well taken care of, as well as provide access to assistance whenever we need it due to our status as invitees according to premises liability.

Should we suffer catastrophic injuries such as spinal cord injuries or traumatic brain injuries, the onus shall be on the management of the sports facility that we receive timely care as well as cater to any damages we may have sustained in the aftermath. Due to the life-altering consequences of catastrophic injuries at a sports facility, we may end up with long-term disability as well as psychological trauma which may be difficult to overcome. Given the severity of sports-related catastrophic injuries, it is vital that you have an experienced injury attorney by your side in order to make sure that you are appropriately compensated and your rights aren’t exploited, and we’re here to assist with this and so much more.

Are you looking for the best sports catastrophic injuries attorney? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced catastrophic injury attorneys at McCready Law bring to the table over 90 YEARS of combined legal experience where we’ve helped tens of thousands of individuals from all over the country as well as different social backgrounds, and in the process, recovered over $260 million in settlement verdicts and more. The secret to our success lies in our aggressive litigation strategies as well as the experience needed to take cases to court, present a compelling argument and recover the maximum amount of compensation allowable by the law.

By contrast, most law firms simply engage with the insurance company, accepting paltry settlement amounts just so they can move the case out of the way and handle the next one, to the detriment of the client who is most likely left to foot various bills on their own due to the insufficient settlement amount.

In addition to having nationwide reach due to our network of referral attorneys and law firms, we also run a bilingual firm (hablamos Español), and we take on all cases on contingency fee basis, which simply means that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES during 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 suffered a catastrophic injury at a sports facility, 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.

Types of Catastrophic Injuries Sustained at Sports Facilities

Catastrophic injuries can be life-changing as well as have poor prognoses. Most of the individuals that suffer these at sports facilities may require long-term care as well as multiple surgeries, underscoring the importance of timely legal representation.

Here are some of the most common forms of catastrophic injuries:

Spinal Cord Injuries

These can be due to falls from incorrect landings such as when playing basketball or football. Spinal cord injury may lead to paralysis and impact a sports player’s independence and mobility, and may make it impossible for them to go back to a sport they once loved for years

Traumatic Brain Injury

This is among one of the most severe injuries one can sustain as an athlete, and it may result from activities such as contact sports, collisions with other athletes or falls. Symptoms of TBI include dizziness, severe headaches, forgetfulness, aggression and personality changes.

Concussions

This type of catastrophic injury often has long-term effects and in contact sports such as American football or ice hockey, repeated concussions may lead to condition such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE, which is linked to severe cognitive decline as well as emotional issues.

Achilles Tendon Ruptures

While an Achilles tendon rupture is not life-threatening, it will require surgical intervention and rehabilitation which may last many months, thereby affecting an individual’s career. This kind of injury is common in sports that involve quick directional changes, and may be exacerbated by the lack of warm-up protocols or pushing athletes too far with no time to rest and recover.

Duty of Care in the Prevention of Sports Injuries

Facility operators are legally required to ensure that their facilities are safe for use in order to prevent these injuries. This can be done by making sure that all equipment is regularly inspected and maintained. In addition, they must ensure that all playing surfaces are free from hazards and obstruction, as well as make sure that staff receive proper education and training on safety practices and what to do in the event of an injury so that emergency protocols are followed to respond to injuries in a timely manner.

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By working with a catastrophic sports injury attorney, you will be able to have an appreciation of the different liability angles you can adopt, how negligence plays into your injuries, and the different damages you can recover compensation under. In addition, an experienced sports facility injury lawyer will provide you access to resources such as physicians and rehabilitation experts and forensic investigators to ensure not only your health and wellness, but to also demonstrate causation between your injuries and the action that caused them.

If you were injured at any sports facility and suffered catastrophic effects on your person, please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.