Accidents in Sport and Youth Sports Injuries
Las Vegas, Nevada

Youth sports injuries lawsuits

Youth sports injuries can be devastating and life-changing experiences. If your child got injured while playing active sports (football, basketball, soccer) in Las Vegas, Nevada, call us at 702-432-1000 to discuss your case.

Whether it was a training practice or a tournament, and if you believe the human negligence, unsafe products, or unsafe property conditions caused an accident, we can help you get a full and fair settlement to pay for your medical bills and other damages.

Who is liable?

Even so, the players (or their parents or guardian) usually sign a waiver that they understand the danger of a contact sport, the league or school that allow sports violence or conduct that is inappropriate for the rules of the game may still be found liable. Furthermore, sports coaches or trainers can be held responsible for some sports injuries. Also, the facility operator or a stadium that didn't provide a safe condition for the game could be found liable.

Don't assume that because you signed a disclaimer, you can't hold the responsible party accountable - there many situations when the waiver of liability does not apply because a different party may be liable. Sometimes defective products cause an accident. Sometimes it is excessive alcohol consumption.

Most common sports-related injuries in Las Vegas

Some of the most common children's sports injuries include:

• Sprains and strains,
• Concussions,
• Broken bones or fractures,
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI),
• Spine injuries,
• Heatstroke.

Assumption of risk

One of the most significant barriers to recovering damages in youth sports injuries lawsuits is the assumption of risk or a notion of consent. Only a skilled and experienced attorney may be able to challenge the assumption of risk argument effectively.

Generally, the assumption of risk matches the type of sport. There is an assumption that you may twist your ankle playing basketball. But the chance of getting an infectious disease taking a shower in the locker room or getting a head injury from the hoop falling on a player doesn't fall into the category of assumption of risk.

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Coaching and sports injuries

When inappropriate coaching or training methods cause an injury for the athletes, it may include:

• Encouraging conduct or behavior that is inappropriate for the rules of the sport (such as playing dirty or using too much force)
• Failing timely to remove an injured player from a game
• Physically assaulting a player during or after the game
• Pushing the child beyond reasonable limits during training and practice (i.e., heat exhaustion)
• Failing to consult medical professionals in an emergency
• Use of the unauthorized techniques

If you think the coaching and training methods caused sports injuries for your child, call us at 702-432-1000 and ask to speak with a personal injury lawyer.

Is there a cap on a claim for sports injuries?

Yes, in some cases, there is a cap.

Because state sovereignty laws protect public schools and universities, there would be caps on damages. However, these rules don't apply to private schools, gyms, or universities. The settlements from private schools, colleges, gyms, and private leagues don't have any caps.

What makes the injury liability claim for the minor different?

Three (3) things make a sports injuries claim for the minor very different from the adult.

• A minor (under 18) cannot file a lawsuit. The minor's parent, both parents, or a guardian must file a lawsuit on behalf of a child.
• A Blocked Trust Account with a bank must be created to deposit the settlement money for the minor to receive when the minor turns 18.
• The law doesn't allow the child to sign for themselves until they become adults. Through a Minor's Compromise, a judge permits a parent to sign documents to receive money on behalf of a child.

In some cases, the lawyer must establish the amount of long-term care (aka Life Care Plan) that may be necessary to take care of the child's injury.

How to establish the amount of long-term care?

Calculating future medical expenses in sports injuries cases can be challenging, but still, attorneys do it all the time. The expert witnesses and even economists get involved in helping to calculate the medical cost of future medical care. The medical doctor may be able to determine how much treatment the child will need in the future. A physical therapist might indicate the length of time your child will need to work on injuries. An economist can help calculate the dollar's future value to pay for future treatment.

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You get reimbursed only once

In Nevada, you have only one shot at getting compensated for your medical bills, and then - the case is closed. We advise our clients to take all doctors' recommendations very seriously and continue the treatment until the doctor releases them.

Time limits to bring a case

The statute of limitations for personal injury claims, including sports injuries in Nevada, is generally limited to two (2) years. There are some exceptions. For more information on this topic, read NRS 11.250, or call our office.

We can help

Whether your child is a football player, who suffered a traumatic brain injury, a high school cheerleader who got a bone fracture, a baseball player hit by a speeding ball, or a golfer injured because his golf club broke, call us to discuss your case. We can help you obtain monetary compensation to pay for your medical expenses and other costs associated with your child's sports injuries.

We work on a contingency basis, which means - you don't have to pay until we get you money with a settlement or verdict at trial.

The sports injury cases we take:

• College football injuries
• Basketball injuries
• Soccer injuries
• Baseball injuries
• Softball injuries
• Cheerleader accidents
• Golfer accidents
• Competitive swimming accidents
• Diving accidents

If you have questions or looking for more information, call us at 702-432-1000 to discuss your case or fill out an online form and schedule an appointment with a personal injury attorney.

Your consultation will be informative and free.

We represent clients in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Summerlin South, Boulder City, Clark County, and throughout the surrounding areas of Nevada. We also represent many tourists on vacation in Las Vegas.

Last updated on February 3, 2024.

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