Tampa Sports Injury Attorneys
Standing Up for the Rights of Wrongfully Injured Students
Sports is one of the most popular extracurricular activities among the youth throughout Florida. In the United States alone, roughly 30 million youth participate in some form of organized sports, which leads to over 3.5 million related injuries each year. While accidents and injuries are inevitable in both sports and childhood, when a young person is hurt due to the negligence of someone else, legal action may be required.
At The Yerrid Law Firm, P.A., our experienced team of Tampa sport injury lawyers is prepared to fight for you if your child has been hurt due to negligence. Our skilled legal team has handled such claims since 1990, so we understand how to determine liability, secure helpful evidence, and argue for your family’s right to just compensation. Our mission is to ensure you have the funds to pay for your child’s medical treatment and other expenses and that such negligence never causes another child to get hurt.
To book your free and no-obligation case evaluation today, call (888) 214-1442 or reach out to our firm online. We serve clients throughout Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg and across the United States.
Common Types of Sports Injuries
For children ages 14 or under, injuries most commonly occur on the playground, during sports games, and while cycling. Contact sports like football are the most likely to lead to injury, especially serious ones such as traumatic brain injury.
Youth sports that have high rates of injuries include:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cycling
- Dancing
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Jet skiing
- Running
- Skateboarding, rollerblading, and roller skating
- Soccer
- Softball
- Surfing
- Swimming/diving
- Volleyball
According to the National Safety Council, people aged five to 14 accounted for 50% of football injuries treated in U.S. emergency rooms in 2017. Regarding other organized sports, the same age group accounted for 45% of soccer injuries, 44% of baseball injuries, and 40% of lacrosse and rugby injuries treated that same year. Roughly 62% of such injuries happen during practice.
Why Choose The Yerrid Law Firm, P.A.?
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Schools, Organizations, Teachers & Coaches May Be Held Liable for Negligence
In the state of Florida, most parents and guardians are required to sign a liability waiver before their child can play a sport during a field trip, on their school’s team, or for an independent organization. However, signing a liability waiver does not necessarily mean you are then prevented from filing a personal injury claim. In fact, schools and independent teams cannot waive gross negligence under Florida law.
In the event an injury occurs due to a person or organization’s negligence, you can bring a lawsuit against the at-fault party. Some notable examples of negligence that may lead to a sports injury include:
Recovering Compensation in a Florida Sports Injury Claim
When you file a personal injury lawsuit for a sports injury or accident in Florida, there are certain damages you can claim. “Damages” are a type of compensation that reimburses an accident victim for any losses they suffered related to their injuries. Damages can be economic, such as surgery and rehabilitation costs, or non-economic, such as compensation for any pain and suffering you have endured.
Damages you may be eligible to receive compensation for include (if applicable):
- All medical expenses related to the accident, both past and future
- Loss of companionship and consortium
- Loss of earning capacity
- Lost wages
- Mental anguish
- Pain and suffering
- Temporary or permanent disability
- Wrongful death
These damages are meant to cover any accident-related losses suffered by both your injured child and yourself. No parent should have to worry about how they are going to afford their child’s medical treatment, so contact an attorney right away to determine if taking legal action is right for you.
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