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While some of these injuries occur as a direct result of risks inherent in the sport, such as pulling a muscle while running, others are due to negligence and were preventable. If you or your child has been seriously injured while playing a sport, you may have a claim for compensation if the risks were unreasonably increased by the actions of the responsible party.
After a severe sports injury caused by someone else’s negligence, your best course of action is to consult with an experienced San Jose personal injury attorney as soon as possible. At The Swanson Law Group, our personal injury lawyers in San Jose have recovered over $100 million for our injured clients. Our talented legal team will investigate your injury to determine liability and vigorously pursue all available forms of compensation. Through personal experience, we know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. We can provide the know-how to get you through this difficult time.
Statistics on U.S. sports injuries in 2020 have been provided by the Insurance Information Institute (III). The greatest numbers of injuries occurred in the following sports:
Boating activity and water sports increased significantly in 2020 because of the global pandemic. California ranked second in the nation for recreational watercraft sports accidents, surpassed only by Florida, as reported by III. A total of 493 boating accidents killed 39 people and injured 311. In 75% of these fatal watercraft accidents, the victims died by drowning. A person injured through negligence in a watercraft sports accident may be entitled to recover compensation from the responsible party.
In 2020, an estimated 2,700,988 injuries related to sports and recreational equipment occurred in the U.S., as stated by the National Safety Council (NSC). Equipment involved in these injuries included bicycles, exercise equipment, ATVs, skateboards, swimming pools, playground equipment, and many other products. The highest numbers of injuries were related to bicycles. California had 133 bicycle fatalities. The age group with the most injuries related to sports and recreational equipment was 25 to 64.
Many preventable injuries occur because of negligence on the part of facilities, organizations, or other parties. Common causes of sports injuries include:
Facilities, organizations, and event organizers have a duty to conduct sports activities in a reasonably safe manner. There may have been a pre-existing dangerous condition or a party other than the organization that required the waiver may have been responsible. For example, if a sports injury was caused by defective equipment, the product manufacturer or seller may be liable for damages.
