Common Spring Sports Injuries and Who Can Be Responsible in Texas

Winter is over, and it’s time for many to get back into high-impact sports. But, with the spike in sporting activity that comes with the warmer weather, it’s no surprise that sporting injuries also increase during this time–and children are especially at risk.

Stanford Medicine Children’s Health has recorded around 775,000 sports-related injuries treated in the emergency room annually for children 14 years old and below. 

This blog explains the common risks and injuries associated with spring sports and who can be held liable if you or a loved one gets injured while playing. 

Safety Measures Before Diving into Sports Activities

As a player, you can reduce your risk of injury by:

• Dynamic stretching, warm-up, and cool-down
• Getting enough hours of rest
• Proper hydration
• Wearing appropriate gear
• Doing proper training
• Emphasizing safe play

Although some injuries are natural due to certain sports’ nature, following these steps can lessen the likelihood of accidents that may damage your body. 

Common Injuries Associated with Spring Sports

A sudden increase in physical activities can make your body prone to different injuries, such as: 

• Sprains

This type of injury is common to athletes and is usually to the ankle. Ankle sprains are triggered by intensified physical activity, improper wearing of footwear, and unbalanced surfaces. 

• Hamstring Strain

Strains on the hamstring typically occur when the back thigh muscles get too stressed due to intense running. This can happen due to a lack of proper warm-up, which results in muscle tightening. 

• Groin Pulls

The strain on the inner thigh usually occurs during sudden, intense movement, such as running. If the legs aren’t adequately warmed up, this is what happens. 

• Tennis Elbow

When forearm muscles aren’t well warmed up, tennis elbow usually results, especially for tennis and baseball players. The overuse of the muscle tendons causes pain and inflammation in this area. 

• Knee Injuries

Sudden and too much movement can overuse your ligaments, causing pain in your knee areas. Inadequate stretching before jumping into an intense activity can also contribute to this. 

• Shin Splints 

This type of injury is familiar to people who immediately get into intense running or jumping and is not gradual. Without a proper calf warm-up, you can be prone to shin splints. 

Who Can Be Liable For Spring Sports Injuries? 

Athletics and sports can naturally cause injury despite having enough stretches and warm-ups beforehand. However, some factors can contribute to a player’s injury, and certain parties can be held liable if negligence is present.

These include; 

• Coaches and/or Trainers—These people are responsible for caring for the players and giving proper instructions on performing a particular sport to avoid injury. If negligence in their duty is present, e.g., making a player continue with an injury, they can be held liable for causing further injury. 
• Schools and Sports Organizers—When these organizations fail to provide a safe environment for the players, they can be held liable for injuries to players on their premises. 
• Manufacturers—Sports equipment must protect players against injuries. If a malfunction in the design of such equipment causes a player to get injured, the manufacturer can be held liable. 
• Facility Owners and Operators—They are responsible for maintaining and keeping the playing area safe from any possible risks. If an injury occurs due to an unsafe facility, they can be held liable for neglecting their duty. 

Sports Injury? Call Shaw! 

Engagement in sports should make you or your loved one enjoy and get healthy, not suffer an injury. If you or your loved one got injured while playing sports in the springtime due to other people’s negligence anywhere in Texas, you could be entitled to compensation for things like:

• Ambulance Costs,
• ER Treatment,
• Surgeries,
• Medical Bills,
• Pain and Suffering,
• Property Damage,
• Missed Work,
• Wrongful Death,
• And More.

We can help you find out for free.

Call Shaw at 800-862-1260 today or use the live chat to schedule your free case evaluation with one of our experienced personal injury lawyers. No fees, no obligations, just expert legal advice. We put our clients first because we care.

 

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