Kansas City Sports Injury Lawyer

If you have received an injury that is due to the negligence of another person, do not hesitate to contact an experienced Kansas City sports injury lawyer. Most athletes are unaware that they can bring sports injury litigation against a negligent party after receiving injuries that could have been prevented. Most sports in general often come with the risk of injury, whether it be a contact sport like football or a sport such as track and field. Athletes understand that they have to take time for their body to heal and cannot push themselves to the absolute limit.

 

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Sports Injury Lawyers in Kansas City, MO

If you or a loved one have received sports injuries, do not hesitate to contact the Kansas City personal injury lawyers at Dickerson Oxton, LLC. Even if you are not a professional athlete, sports injuries have the potential to impact your daily life to the extent of even simple walking. If you were previously an active person, receiving a debilitating injury can impact you not only physically but also emotionally. Our attorneys understand the pain you are going through and will work tirelessly to remedy the situation. Contact our law firm today for your initial free consultation with a compassionate Kansas City sports injury lawyer.

How Do You Know If You Have a Sports Injury Case?

As with other personal injury claims in Kansas City, the main legal concept involved in most sports injuries cases is negligence. Negligence is someone’s breach of duty to the victim, which causes the victim’s injuries. Generally, you will only have a sports injuries case if someone else’s negligence caused your damages. An exception would be if you have a product liability claim against a sports gear manufacturer for a defective product, in which case you may not have to prove negligence.

 

If you or a loved one suffers a serious injury during any kind of sport, consider whether you have the elements of a personal injury claim. An injury claim could help you pay your medical bills and achieve financial stability during recovery. It could also hold a negligent sports coach, school, product manufacturer, or another party accountable for dangerous misconduct – potentially preventing future injuries to other players. Finding out if you have grounds for a case could take contacting a lawyer to discuss your accident.

 

You might have a sports injuries case if your injuries are serious if you believe your injuries would not have happened but for the negligence of someone else, and if your injuries were relatively recent. You cannot have missed the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim, which is two years from the date of the incident in both Kansas and Missouri. If you cannot find or obtain evidence of someone else’s negligence, contact a lawyer who may be able to do so on your behalf.

How A Kansas City Sports Injury Lawyer Proves Negligence in a Case

If you do have grounds to file a sports injury claim in Kansas City, it becomes your burden as a plaintiff to prove the defendant’s negligence. Proving negligence is often the most difficult part of a personal injury case. It may take an in-depth investigation of your accident, statements from any eyewitnesses, and consultations with subject-matter experts who can review your sports injury and give their professional opinions as to fault. Four elements are necessary to prove negligence:

 

  1. Your lawyer must show that the sports coach, team manager, property owner, school, or other party owed you or your loved one a duty of care at the time of injury. For example team coaches owe their players duties to reasonably prevent harm during games and practices; schools owe their students a duty to keep premises free from hazards; sports stadium owners owe spectators a duty to reasonably prevent injuries.
  2. Your sports accident lawyer needs proof that the defendant breached, or failed to fulfill through an act or omission, his or her duties to you or your loved one. A breach of duty could include failing to repair known sports stadium/field hazards or pushing players too hard during practices.
  3. Your lawyer will need to establish a connection between the defendant’s breach of duty and your sports injuries. The defendant’s act of negligence must be the proximate, or main, the cause of the incident for the defendant to be liable for damages in Kansas City.
  4. Finally, your lawyer will need proof that the breach of duty caused real damages. Damages can include physical injuries, emotional distress, lost income, pain and suffering, and medical bills. Without any actual damages, you will not have grounds to file a sports injury claim.

Discuss your Kansas City sports injury case with one of our attorneys to find out if you have grounds for a claim. If you do, we may offer our services to help you negotiate with insurance companies and prove another party’s negligence. We have the experience and personal injury knowledge to get the best possible results for your case.

Types of Sports Accidents Injury Cases We Take

Most athletes have to sign a waiver if they are participating in a professional or semi-professional sport which will waive liability from the sporting venue or team itself. However, many of these waivers contain inaccurate language and should be examined by a Kansas City personal injury attorney if you have received an injury as the result of a negligent action. Injuries which are the result of other team members or faulty equipment have the potential to put you out for the rest of the season which not only impacts your physical health but your financial situation as well. If you are a relatively young athlete, a severe injury can cause lifelong care which drastically impacts your ability to get signed with another team or continue your sports career.

 

Sports injuries can also occur to non-athletes who are simply enjoying a leisure activity such as skiing, kayaking, or rock climbing. All of these activities frequently require a waiver or release form before the company will allow you to participate, but if their equipment is faulty or if their guide acted in a negligent manner, you are entitled to seek compensation for your injuries and a Kansas City sports injury lawyer can help.

What Can You Receive Compensation For After a Sports Accident?

Due to the wide range of sporting activities, injuries can range from relatively minor to extremely severe, and can even lead to death. These injuries often include broken bones, head and brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, internal bleeding, and amputations. Many require extensive surgery to help rectify any damage that has been caused and can lead to years of rehabilitative treatment.

If another person negligently caused your injuries, you can receive damages for:

 

  • Medical expenses
  • Lost wages
  • Future earnings
  • Pain and suffering
  • Mental anguish

You should not be forced to pay your extensive medical bills after receiving a devastating injury that impacts your entire future in the sports world.

Contact a Kansas City Sports Injury Attorney

Sports injuries can have lingering impacts on the physical mobility of a person. If you or a loved one have dealt with pain and suffering resulting from a sports injury, then our attorneys are here to help. Contact our attorneys via our free online contact form, or by calling us at (816) 268-1960.

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