Sports Injuries – Child Injuries & Accidents

Sports are an important part of childhood, and many young athletes take part in soccer, football, baseball, wrestling, and other sports for their school or athletic club. While most players will have a safe and memorable season, sometimes serious sports injuries occur.

If your child has suffered a sports injury, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you. Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice. 

Common Sports Injuries 

Sports injuries can occur at any point, including during practice, instruction, games, and competitions. The most common types of sports injuries that are reported include:

• Concussions and head injuries
• Fractures
• Knee injuries
• Dental injuries
• Bruising
• Sprains and strains
• Neck and back injuries

Legal Liability in Sports Injuries 

While many of the sports injuries that occur are complete accidents, an injured athlete may have a claim for their injuries and damages depending on the circumstances of the accident. Athletic organizations and schools have a duty to provide a safe experience for its participants and when they fail in this duty, they could be held liable.

In Illinois, there are different legal standards that the courts will use in determining legal liability if a sports injury has occurred. The courts will look at the age of the participants, the sport, the nature of the contact, if proper instruction was given and followed, and if safety equipment was used and in good condition. 

Depending on the circumstances, the injury may be actionable under the theory of negligence, or carelessness in causing an injury or failure to prevent it, or recklessness, which is the willful and wanton disregard of safety. It is important to remember that certain organizations, such as public schools and governmental entities, are often granted legal immunity from such lawsuits and many defendants will attempt to use the legal defense known as the “contact sports rule”. However, an experienced personal injury lawyer can review your case, help wade through the complexities that can arise when your child is injured taking part in sports, and help them to get the compensation they may be entitled to. 

We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services. 

We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at the work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at 844 See Mike, we put People, First.

Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google.  Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com, or schedule a meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.