Injury during sports activity may result in club/facility liability.
Types of Liability
- Facility equipment neglect
- Inadequate trainer/security personnel
- Lack of first aid
- Lack of insurance
Controlled Situations
- Professional athlete (club insurance)
- Amateur athlete (more on his/her own responsibility)
- Child athlete (special protection)
Compensation
- Treatment expenses
- Temporary/permanent disability
- Pecuniary damage
- Loss of career (professional)
Supreme Court 11th HD and 4th Circuit. HD
11. HD accepts that sports clubs have a "duty of professional care" and that the security of facilities and equipment must be ensured.
Sports and compensation lawyer is recommended.