Sports Injury Claim
Mr Tayyab explains how to obtain compensation for a sports injury.
People take part in sports for various reasons. Some take it up as a profession, while others hope to maintain their physical and mental health. In any case, there is a risk of injury inherent in any sporting activity. There is a chance of injuries in sports that include contact and inadequate warm-up sessions, which can also result in accidents. Using defective or inefficiently maintained gear can also cause mishaps. Overexerting oneself or extreme force can prompt abrupt, startling injuries for some. At times, sporting spectators can also get harmed during games.
Although sports injuries are part of the game, in some cases, an injury is prompted by another person's action. It can be upsetting to not be able to participate in a football or rugby game for a specified period. The feeling worsens when the injury is due to the other party's conduct.
Sport-related Injury Situations
In addition to injuries incurred by other players, umpires, or referees who were unable to perform their duties, there are also other cases of negligence.
- Caused due to poorly maintained pitch or court;
- Caused due to inadequate instructions taught by a formal trainer;
- Caused due to failure of equipment;
- Caused due to illegal tackles in sports like rugby and football;
- Caused due to inadequate seating arrangement of spectators;
- Caused due to the violent behaviour of the opponent or spectators
A personal injury claim can be filed by a person who has sustained an injury due to any of the above scenarios.
Claim for Sport Injuries
It is essential to identify whether the injury can be filed as a claim. Any injury sustained due to the legal tackle of the opponent or the general physicality attributed to the nature of the game cannot be claimed. In a full-contact sport, it is not easy to ascertain the validity of a claim. Therefore, it is doubtful that a person will get compensation for injuries such as a sprained ankle, muscle strain, or fractures.
Whether a person is a professional or an amateur, compensation claims can be made, regardless of where that injury occurred. For a claim to stand a chance, there must be proof of negligence on behalf of the players, the referee, the coach, or the game organizers.
The Claim Process
The immediate action you need to take if you have borne an injury is to get medical help. The medical report will help shape a case for your claim. If possible, take pictures of your injuries and the place or object that caused that injury. If witnesses were near the accident site, request their contact details so they can provide supporting statements in the form of evidence.
The next step is to contact any injury solicitors within your reach immediately. An injury solicitor will guide you through the legal process and look into possibilities that can increase the settlement amount. Many solicitors offer a free consultation where they first fully diagnose your case and provide an estimate of the compensation amount.
A sports injury claim compensates for the physical injury as well as the emotional and psychological stress incurred by it.
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About the Author
Mr Tayyab is a freelance journalist who writes about nutrition and minerals to help sportspeople.