Sport Spectator Injuries

    PHOENIX, AZ, September 14, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- When you buy a ticket to a sporting event, the excitement and thrill of the game can distract anyone from thinking about the possibility of an injury. With a crack of the bat, a swing of a hockey stick, a ball or puck can come at high speeds and injure you. These injuries can not only cause you to miss the game, but can cost you thousands of dollars in medical bills. In the Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale and Phoenix area there are many varieties of sporting events in the area, and all have the chance of injuring the fans who attend them. Most sporting event centers put disclaimers on tickets and entryways warning fans of entering "at your own risk" but an Arizona personal injury attorney can help you get around these signs, and can help you get the compensation you need.

There are many techniques to how sporting event locations get out of the responsibility of injuries occurred in their stadium. Yet there are exceptions that have been proven successful in court that can bring the parties responsible to justice. Some examples include:

Exceptions at Sport Spectator events

• If a fight broke out among the players and spilled onto the stands and injured a fan, the sporting event location may be held responsible for the spectator's injuries because that type of injury is not considered foreseeable happening when entering the facility.
• If the stadium neglected to repair a railing or a seat and you or a loved one are injured as a result, they may be held responsible.
• If the protective screen protecting foul balls is cracked or broken and spectator is injured because of it, the stadium can be responsible.

An accident at a sports event can cause painful and severe injuries depending on the circumstances. Contacting an Arizona personal injury attorney can help you sort out the details and complexities of your case and successfully convict the parties responsible. Some examples of the types of injuries you may suffer include:

Types of Injuries

• Brain damage
• Scarring/ bruising
• Broken bones
• Dental damage
• Seizure
• Death

If you are injured at a sporting event, you may be overwhelmed with knowing what course of action to take. There are however many steps that you should take directly after getting injured in order to make your case stronger.

Steps to take after an Accident

• File an incident report at the facility you were injured at and make sure that the details of the incident are accurately described
• Ask for a copy of the report for your records
• If there were witnesses to the injury, record their names and numbers
• Take pictures to document your injuries
• Seek immediate medical attention and make sure your doctor provides you with copies of your medical file

Contact an Arizona Personal Injury Attorney

Sporting event facilities are supposed to ensure the safety of their patrons. Neglecting to repair damages that can be deemed hazardous should not be the responsibility of the individuals injured by them. Other unfeasible ways of getting injured at sporting events should not be the patron's responsibility either. These types of cases are complicated and most sporting event facilities will take any measure to get out of paying compensation for their injured patrons. An Arizona personal injury attorney is knowledgeable and experience to handle your case and can help you receive the compensation you deserve. For more information: www.solomonrelihan.com

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