{"id":1641,"date":"2016-06-16T01:38:25","date_gmt":"2016-06-16T01:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/contelawyers.ca\/?p=1641"},"modified":"2016-06-16T01:38:25","modified_gmt":"2016-06-16T01:38:25","slug":"sports-injuries-liabilites-need-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/contelawyers.ca\/sports-injuries-liabilites-need-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Sports Injuries & Liabilities: What You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sports Injuries: Who’s Liable?<\/h2>\n

We all know that there are many healthy benefits that come from sports and recreational activities, however, there are also many risks and injuries that come from sports. These injuries can range from minor sprains and strains to more serious injuries such as broken bones and concussions. The potentially long-term costs resulting from sports injuries are substantial and can be a heavy burden for individuals without health benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The following will break down the shocking facts regarding sports injuries<\/strong> in both children and adults<\/strong>, and when sports injury liability<\/strong> comes into play in Canada.<\/p>\n

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Sports Injuries in Children<\/h3>\n

Organized sports and recreational activities are a common staple in \"Soccerthe lives of children and teens. They\u2019re a method to stay healthy, socialize and have fun. In Canada, over 80%<\/a> of children and teens between the age of 3 and 17 are involved in some sort of recreational activity, the majority which are apart of an organized league. For teens, 66% <\/a>of all injuries are sports-related, that’s 3 out of every 5 injury<\/a> occurred. M<\/span>ore than half of all sports injuries in children occur during practice, not an actual game. These injuries are due to lack of proper protection and are preventable.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sports Injuries in Adults<\/h3>\n

Recreational sports aren’t just for kids. More and more adults leagues are popping up for the average adult who either wants to improve their fitness, bond with their co-workers, or simply enjoy the outdoors. In Canada, 35% of all injuries<\/a> are sports-related, the majority of which occur in the Summer months.\u00a0Among adults ages 20 to 64, sports were related to almost half of all injuries, 47%<\/a> to be exact.<\/p>\n

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Risky Sports<\/h3>\n

Each sport has its own risks<\/a> and rewards. The following sports affect both children as well as adults – causing mild to serious injuries, every year.<\/span><\/p>\n

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