Team Sport Accidents and Injuries

Many people play team sports such as basketball, football, or soccer starting at a very young age. Playing team sports is a great way to make friends and become athletic and healthy. Coaches and trainers should create an environment that maximizes the abilities of each athlete in order to benefit the team as a whole. They should also ensure that the athletes train in a way that minimizes the risk of accident or injury.

If you feel that your coach or trainer's carelessness or negligence led to your injury, call the Chicago personal injury lawyers of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C., at 312-466-8200 for a free consultation.

Common Team Sport Injuries

There are a variety of injuries that can occur if a coach or trainer does not look out for the well-being of the athletes in his or her care. Some of the most common sport-related injuries are listed below.

Pulling a Muscle

• As an athlete, you can pull a muscle anytime, regardless of whether or not you properly stretched in advance of a workout. This can happen when you overwork a muscle or abruptly force the muscle to work extra hard.

Straining the Neck

• You can also easily pull or cause muscle spasms in your neck while playing sports if you suddenly jerk your head up in an effort to catch or hit a ball.

Knee Pain or Runner's Knee

• The kneecap is a vulnerable area for athletes who are required to run a lot for their sport. While running, the kneecap can rub in its socket and cause pain, which can lead to injury. This is why athletes must be given time to rest during training sessions and in between games.

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If you have been injured while playing team sports and feel that your coach or trainer failed to implement adequate safety practices, contact the Chicago personal injury lawyers of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C., at 312-466-8200 to learn more.