I need a sports injury lawyer

Sports injuries are exactly what they sound like: Injuries suffered while a person is playing a sport. Some injuries, such as tennis elbow, occur due to the person overusing the body part. That is just life and does not give rise to a lawsuit.

Other injuries may be due to the negligence or intentional conduct of another person. For example, if one player intentionally trips another one, causing that player to fall and break a leg, that action may be the basis of legal action.

Sporting injury lawsuits present difficult issues. Mark Nikel has extensive experience representing clients in this challenging field as a sports injury lawyer.

A sound strategy

Some courts say you knew the risk of injury when you agreed to play. You may have signed an agreement acknowledging the risk of an injury and agreeing not to bring a lawsuit if you are injured. Even so, there may be a basis for a lawsuit under two different legal theories:

Negligence: There are many situations where the negligent action of a coach or other player may be the cause of an injury that would not have occurred absent the negligent act or negligent failure to act.

Intentional “wanton or willful” conduct: An example of this is when a football player uses excessive force to knock down his opponent in a way designed to cause an injury. One player starting a fight with another who suffers an injury may also give rise to a damages claim.