It’s amazing how, in an instant, fun and games can turn to pain and suffering. Sports injuries, while never expected, are commonplace in the Atlanta area, throughout the state, and across the country.
Injuries from sports can be more than just an inconvenience. The cost to treat them can be exorbitant and the impact on the injured person considerable. If your sports injury was the result of negligence by a person or entity, you may be entitled to compensation. Identifying and engaging a seasoned sports injury lawyer in Atlanta should be at the top of your list of things to do.
The moment an injury occurs, the sport that you or your family member was playing is no longer fun.
While anyone can have an accident while playing, quite often these injuries are the result of negligence. When this is the case, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit to help compensate you for your damages.
Choosing the best firm to represent you throughout the legal process is important. Working with the right professionals can make a very real difference in both maximizing your settlement and minimizing your stress. The Stoddard Firm has become the firm of choice for sports injuries in and around Atlanta. Consider why.
The ideal sports injury law firm is like a completed puzzle. At The Stoddard Firm we not only have all of the pieces, but we also know how to assemble them to help provide you with compassionate legal services while maximizing your settlement. Contact us today at 470-467-2200 to schedule a consultation.
Whether you were injured playing a sport recreationally or you’re a professional athlete who was hurt “working,” we are ready to go to work for you. As you recover from your injury, the last thing you need is to be burdened by the day-to-day responsibilities associated with filing a personal injury lawsuit. Not only do you not have the time, but you also don’t have the knowledge and experience to manage it successfully. We do. When you engage our sports injury attorneys you can focus on yourself and your family while we manage the legal process, from beginning to end.
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Clearly, we handle everything so you don’t have to. We know that sports injuries are serious, and we are ready to go to work for you immediately.
If you’ve suffered a sports injury and have questions regarding the legal process, you are not alone. While the answers to some questions are situational, others can be responded to in a more general fashion. Below we have shared some of the concerns we often hear, along with our sports injury attorney’s responses.
If my son was injured, can I sue his baseball coach for negligence?
It depends upon the situation and the coach’s behavior, but sports coaches do have a duty to behave responsibly. Some examples of negligent coaching behavior include requiring an athlete to continue to play or practice beyond what is reasonable and keeping an injured player in a game. Your Atlanta sports injury lawyer can review your experience and help determine whether you have a possible case.
I tore my ACL on a seam in the turf while playing in an adult soccer league. Do I have recourse?
Yes, you may. The organization that rented the field space to your team is responsible for maintaining it appropriately. If they did not, your sports injury attorney can bring suit against them for damages.
Who can I sue for my sports injury?
The individual or entity responsible for sports injuries differs depending upon what happened. In general, the following can be held responsible: sports leagues, equipment manufacturers, coaches, property owners and even teammates or opponents. At the Stoddard Law Firm, we will carefully review the circumstances surrounding your injury to accurately identify the responsible party or parties.
I am a professional athlete and was injured. Do I have recourse?
Depending upon the circumstances surrounding your accident, you may. A professional football player successfully sued his doctors and a major league baseball player filed a premises liability lawsuit when he was injured during practice. Our sports injury attorney can review what happened to you and advise you on moving forward.
How much will my settlement be?
It is impossible to quote a figure that will apply to everyone; settlements are personal and directly related to specific situations. That said, damages in sports personal injury lawsuits include both economic (medical costs, lost past and future wages) and non economic (pain and suffering) damages. Talk to your Atlanta brain injury lawyer to identify your losses and help you determine what you may expect to receive
Please reach out to our Atlanta sports injury attorneys at 470-467-2200 for answers to more specific questions.
Hundreds of thousands of people are injured each year while playing sports. Unfortunately, many of these injuries are serious. Some of the most common injuries reported include broken bones, sprained muscles and joint issues, cuts and bruises, concussions and spinal injuries.
While any of these injuries can be the result of a simple accident, many are caused by negligence.
If someone you love has experienced a sports injury because of something like this, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit. Among those who may be held responsible are facility owners, maintenance companies, coaches, trainers, physicians, and equipment manufacturers.
Atlanta is a hotbed of sports activity. In addition to the incredible professional teams that call our city home, recreational sports for children, teens and adults are everywhere. Baseball, soccer, lacrosse, football, tennis and volleyball are just a few of the sports available to those who live in the area. While some of these may seem inherently more dangerous (like tackle football), injuries happen in every sport. Contact is not always the determining factor.
If you have been injured playing sports, reach out to our sports injury attorney today.
Getting injured while competing was likely out of your control, but there are things you can do to help with your sports injury lawsuit. Consider the following:
These actions can make a very real difference in how your sports injury case will go. The more information you have to share with your sports injury attorney, the better.
Whether you are a professional athlete who sustained injuries during the course of your job, or an adult or child who plays recreationally, sports injuries can be overwhelming. When they are the result of negligent actions or inactions of others, they are even more devastating.
The cost of these accidents can be life changing — financially, physically and emotionally. Even seemingly minor injuries can have a very real impact.
If you have suffered an injury while playing a sport, reach out to the seasoned professionals at The Stoddard Firm. We know how to handle cases like this and appreciate the impact these injuries can have. Our team is ready to go to work for you immediately, helping you pursue compensation for your damages. Our ultimate goal is to maximize your settlement while minimizing your stress.
We have an outstanding reputation for doing both. Contact us today at 470-467-2200 to schedule a consultation. Let us help you plan for your future, today.
Matt Stoddard is a professional, hardworking, ethical advocate. He routinely faces some of the nation’s largest companies and some of the world’s largest insurers – opponents who have virtually unlimited resources. In these circumstances, Mr. Stoddard is comfortable. Mr. Stoddard provides his strongest efforts to his clients, and he devotes the firm’s significant financial resources to presenting the strongest case possible on their behalf. Matt understands that his clients must put their trust in him. That trust creates an obligation for Matt to work tirelessly on their behalf, and Matt Stoddard does not take that obligation lightly. [ Attorney Bio ]
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