When Can You Sue for Sports Injuries?

sports injuries lawyer

SPORTS INJURIES LAWYER

  1. When you play sports you “assume the risk” that you may be injured by the “inherent risks of the sport.” A sports injuries lawyer can explain how this relates to your particular sport.
  2. In order to sue for a sports injuries, it is necessary to prove that somebody else’s negligence or recklessness caused the injury.  An experienced sports injuries lawyer will know right away based on the facts at hand.
  3. For children, it could be that the coach, school or camp did not provide proper safety equipment, this claim would be more difficult for an adult, who would have to prove that they were not aware of the need for the equipment.
  4. Improper supervision is a claim for a child, but not an adult.
  5. For beginners of a sport at any age, lack of safety advice and improper coaching can give rise to a claim.  A sports injuries lawyer knows what types of advice and coaching are appropriate for various sports.
  6. A manufacturing defect in safety can give rise to a claim for product liability for a child or an adult.   An experienced sports injuries lawyer can research recalls and defects in equipment for you.
  7. Premises liability rests with owners of sporting fields and schools, who are liable for unsafe playing areas and for the conduct of their staff.

If you suspect that your sports injury may have been caused by negligence or recklessness, a free consultation with a sports injuries lawyer will help you sort this out.  At Sports Injuries Lawyer, Wittenstein & Wittenstein, we’ve been helping injured people for more than 60 years.  Please don’t hesitate to call if you think you might have a claim.

+718-261-8114

Betaville: Capitalist Dystopia

Most dystopias warn us about authoritarian governments, surveillance states, or collectivist control. Betaville does something far more disruptive: it imagines a world ruled by capitalism, fashion, and the aesthetics of power. In this universe, falling out of style is not a social misstep — it’s a threat to your safety, your identity, even your standing as a person. That’s what makes Betaville such a rare dystopia. Instead of government tyranny, the oppressor is trend culture weaponized. Fashion dictates law. Aesthetic taste ranks higher than ethics. And value, both personal and social, is determined by image. This is capitalism at its most absurd and its most dangerous — a system where the marketplace decides who deserves [...]

Environmental Amnesia

Perhaps the most haunting thing about The Deflowering is not what we see, but what the characters never see at all. They live in a world without flowers, without lush landscapes, without the textures of wild nature—and they don’t even know what they’re missing. This is more than a poetic detail; it’s a profound commentary on environmental amnesia and how easily people can adapt to a diminished world. When you grow up never seeing butterflies, you don’t mourn their absence. When the sky is always hazy, you don’t realize the air used to be clearer. In The Deflowering, the corporation exploits this fact. It has scrubbed history, hidden the evidence of its own role in [...]

NO KINGS – Resistance Art Show

NO KINGS – Resistance Art Show Brings Political Art and Free Speech to Queens By Alyce Wittenstein | Forest Hills, NY | November 8, 2025 The NO KINGS – Resistance Art Show opens this month at YANT ART SPACE in Forest Hills, transforming a local gallery into a vibrant crossroads of art, activism, and community resistance. Hosted by Forest Hills Indivisible, the show brings together artists who are using creativity as a weapon against authoritarianism and a beacon for democratic values. Art Meets Activism in Queens The Resistance Art Show showcases work by a diverse group of artists whose pieces embody protest, resilience, and imagination. Featured artists include Julie Peppito, James Hannaham, Sally Apfelbaum, Dana [...]

Why Are Roads More Dangerous for Pedestrians in Queens and Across NYC?

Driving or walking on roads in Queens, Brooklyn, and across New York City has always been part of everyday life for many of us. Whether you’re heading to the subway, crossing busy intersections, or strolling through neighborhood streets. However, in recent years, Queens pedestrian accident attorneys have been on the rise. Understanding why roads are getting more dangerous can help both pedestrians and drivers stay alert and prevent tragedies. The Rising Risk on Queens Streets Traffic in Queens has been steadily growing, with more cars, trucks, bikes, and rideshare vehicles crowding the roads. Unfortunately, this increases the chances of pedestrian and car accidents. Distracted driving, speeding, and driving under the influence are common causes of [...]

Who is Responsible for Self-Driving Car Accidents in NYC?

Yes, Waymo is currently testing up to eight driverless vehicles in parts of Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn, having received permits from the NYC Department of Transportation and the State DMV in August 2025. This is a limited pilot program, and these vehicles are operating with a trained safety specialist behind the wheel. There is no public, paid driverless taxi service available to New Yorkers yet, as this is a preliminary testing phase. That said, driverless vehicles will soon be driving around Queens, so it’s important to understand the legal aspects of this rollout. This article provides some guidelines, but it’s always important to speak to an experienced Queens car accident attorney as soon as possible [...]

SPORTS INJURIES LAWYER

Share This Story, Choose Your Platform!