Why Hire a Sports Injury Lawyer
Were you or a loved one injured during an athletic competition? If the injury resulted from another party’s reckless actions, you may have a legal claim against them. Our personal injury attorney team at Foster Wallace can evaluate your case and help you pursue compensation. Schedule a consultation with a Kansas City sports injury lawyer on our team today.
Our Track Record
Foster Wallace Personal Injury Lawyers fights for clients who have been wronged or injured, and we have the track record to prove it. Explore our case results to learn how our dedicated personal injury lawyers can advocate for your rights and work to obtain maximum compensation.
$2,300,000 settlement for man injured in a motorcycle accident
$1,900,000 Settlement for Johnson County Car Accident.
$1,500,000 Settlement for Pedestrian Accident in Mission, Kansas
$250,000 settlement for Cass County, Missouri wreck
What Are The Most Common Sports Injuries?
The most common sports injuries are strains and sprains. Strains are sometimes called “pulled muscles” as overstretching or overusing a muscle causes tears in the muscle fibers or muscle tendons. Strains are injuries to muscle fibers or tendons, which anchor muscles to bones. Sprains, on the other hand, are injuries to ligaments (tough bands connecting bones in a joint). Suddenly stretching ligaments past their limits tears them. The most common sports injuries include:
Hip Flexor Strain
This is a stretch or tear of a muscle in your hip. You use the hip flexor muscles when you flex or lift your knee, do high kicks, or bend at the waist.
Ankle Sprain
This injury happens when the ligaments in your ankle get stretched too much or tear. Ligaments are the strong, stretchy bands that help stabilize your ankle. While they hold the bones of your ankle together, they also allow for some movement. But when there is too much movement, you may get an ankle sprain.
ACL Tear or Strain
This is a tear or sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament (the ACL is one of the major ligaments in your knee). This injury most commonly occurs during sports that involve changes in direction, jumping and landing, and sudden stops. Your knee may feel unstable, swell, and become too uncomfortable to bear weight.
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
This is a condition in which the cartilage under the kneecap is damaged due to injury or overuse. It is an injury resulting from the repetitive movement of your kneecap against your thigh bone.
Shoulder Injury
There are three common shoulder injuries that occur as a result of a sports injury: a SLAP tear, a rotator cuff injury, and shoulder instability.
Tennis Elbow
This is an irritation of the tissue connecting the forearm muscles to the elbow.
Hamstring Strain
A pulled hamstring or strain is an injury to one or more of the muscles at the back of the thigh.
Sciatica
This is back pain radiating along the sciatic nerve, which runs down one or both legs from the lower back.
Shin Splints
This is pain caused by overuse along the shinbone, the large front bone in the lower leg. Shin splints result when muscles, tendons, and bone tissue become overworked and often occur in athletes who recently intensified or changed their training routines.
Reckless Behavior in Sports Injury Claims
Determining recklessness in sports-related injuries involves considering several factors, including:
- The specific game involved
- The ages of the participants
- The intensity and competitive nature of play
- The inherent risks of the sport versus unexpected dangers
- The game’s established rules and customs
- The use—or lack—of protective gear and equipment
If you believe your sports injury in Kansas City resulted from reckless behavior beyond the normal scope of play, contact our attorneys to discuss your legal options.
Liability for Sports Injury Cases
To make your case after a sports injury in Missouri, you must show a basis for the defendant’s duty to act; the omission or commission by the defendant that involves recklessness; and your resulting injury from the defendant’s actions. If you were not harmed by another participant in a sporting event, you still may have a negligent or intentional tort claim against a third party, such as the sport’s sponsor.
Our lawyers can evaluate the facts, determine who may be legally responsible, and pursue the compensation you deserve after a sports injury in Kansas City.
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Contact Kansas City Sports Injury Attorneys Michael Foster and Brian Wallace
If you have been hurt in a sports injury, you need to speak with an experienced Kansas City sports injury lawyer as soon as possible. Contact us online or call our Kansas City office directly at 816.249.2101 to schedule your free consultation.
