Recreational Injuries Take the Fun Out of Play
Compensation for your future is our why
It’s all fun and games until someone is hurt. Swimming, skating, skiing, boating, group games, ATVs, trail riding—all those great activities can be done safely. When they are not and someone is injured, Legate Injury Lawyers are here to help. Let our approachable sports injury lawyers worry about the legal process so that you don’t have to. Instead, focus on your recovery. Not all incidents will result in legal liability, but you owe it to yourself to learn if your case does. nnWhile recreation injuries and sporting accidents hurt, it never hurts to give Legate Injury Lawyers a call.
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What to Do After a Recreation Injury
In the event of a sports injury or a recreational accident, follow these steps for a hopeful future.
- Focus on your recovery. After an injury, the last thing you want to worry about is the legal side of things. Your focus should be on your health and your path to recovery. That is why we recommend calling a personal injury lawyer who can handle the legal implications of your injury while you focus on getting better.
- Preserve evidence. Take and save pictures and videos. Keep any texts or emails you may have sent or received. Keep tickets and equipment, including safety equipment. Memories inevitably fade, so as soon as practicable, write down everything you remember. Try to write a chronological series of events, noting who was there, what happened, when it happened, what the weather was like, etc. The more information you can provide, the better. This upfront work pays dividends in the future.
- Contact a lawyer. Too often, the full extent of a person’s injuries is not known for months or even years after the incident. Since the legal system is complicated and time intensive, it takes experience to know how to properly develop your claim. Calling a sports injury lawyer sooner than later can help strengthen your case and ease your worries.
What to Do After a Recreation Injury
In the event of a sports injury or a recreational accident, follow these steps for a hopeful future.
- Focus on your recovery. After an injury, the last thing you want to worry about is the legal side of things. Your focus should be on your health and your path to recovery. That is why we recommend calling a personal injury lawyer who can handle the legal implications of your injury while you focus on getting better.
- Preserve evidence. Take and save pictures and videos. Keep any texts or emails you may have sent or received. Keep tickets and equipment, including safety equipment. Memories inevitably fade, so as soon as practicable, write down everything you remember. Try to write a chronological series of events, noting who was there, what happened, when it happened, what the weather was like, etc. The more information you can provide, the better. This upfront work pays dividends in the future.
- Contact a lawyer. Too often, the full extent of a person’s injuries is not known for months or even years after the incident. Since the legal system is complicated and time intensive, it takes experience to know how to properly develop your claim. Calling a sports injury lawyer sooner than later can help strengthen your case and ease your worries.
What Can I Expect from a Recreation Lawsuit?
The stress of a lawsuit can detract from your recovery. That’s why Legate Injury Lawyers feels it’s so important to be transparent in what you can expect. We’ll guide you through the steps of a lawsuit and ensure your claim for damages comprehensively addresses your present and future care needs.
Common Places Recreational Injuries Occur
Legate Injury Lawyers helps people who’ve been injured in many different types of recreational injuries, including those that occur at these locations:
- Park and playgrounds
- School yards and daycare
- Swimming pools
- Waterways (boating)
- Trails (snowmobiling, ATVing)
- Ski hills (skiing and snowboarding)
- Ranches and equestrian stables (horseback riding)
- Sidewalks (operating an e-bike or scooter, cycling)
- The gym, fitness facilities, and yoga studios
- Theme parks
- Golf courses
- Rinks
- Soccer fields
- Football fields
- Other sporting facilities and sport complexes
- Organized sports
Common Injuries from Recreational Play
Some of the most common recreational and sporting injuries that Legate Injury Lawyers’ clients are recovering from include:
- Broken bones
- Concussions
- Headaches
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Chronic pain (back, neck, shoulders, etc.)
- Soft tissue injuries
- Amputations
- Paralysis
- Nerve damage
- Emotional trauma (anxiety, PTSD, depression, etc.)
- Loss of a loved one
- Subsequent surgeries
Recreational Injury FAQsAll FAQs
Not necessarily. It depends on the specifics. Contact Legate Injury Lawyers to discuss the unique circumstances of your potential case and please provide us with a copy of the waiver for legal review.
It depends. The basic limitation period is two years from the date you knew (or ought to have known) of the alleged negligence. But any factors can influence your right to sue, such as abiding by the 10-day notice period for incidents involving a municipality. That is why it is important to call a personal injury lawyer right away to protect your right to sue.
Rest assured we will work hard to settle your case as quickly as possible. However, every case is unique. Some cases take a year. Some cases take five years. Some case may take longer. Many circumstances are out of your—or our—control, influenced by factors such as the legal case complexity, as well the amount of time it takes for you to reach maximal recovery. It is often only at this point that we can assess your future needs to ensure you receive fair compensation.
There is no easy answer to this question, especially in the immediate aftermath of an injury. We cannot estimate a dollar figure without first talking with you, reviewing the relevant medical, financial, and liability records. Analyzing the legal aspects of your claim. Knowing what maximal recovery looks like for you. As we gather more information and your case progresses, we can provide you with what we believe is a reasonable valuation of your claim.
If we agree to proceed beyond an initial investigation in your case, we usually enter into a contingency fee agreement that governs how we are paid. Most individuals cannot afford to pay upfront for a lawsuit. Contingency fee agreements facilitate access to justice by allowing you to compensate us for our time by paying a percentage of the amount you recover at the end of the case. The percentage fee is decided upon based on the risks in your particular case, the amount of resources we will spend to properly prepare your case, and other factors that we will discuss together. The Law Society of Ontario requires firms to publish the maximum contingency fee they charge to ensure the public can make informed decisions. Unless a court orders otherwise, our fee will not be more than 35% of your damages and costs. Your fee may be lower. Fees will always be discussed and agreed upon in advance to ensure there are no surprises.
Our Your Team
Your loved one’s health, security and future is our why. Advocating for people who’ve experienced injuries is a labour of love for Legate Injury Lawyers. We’ve helped hundreds of families see beyond their current circumstances and secure brighter futures.
- Barbara Legate, Partner and Sr. Trial Lawyer
- Alex Wolfe, Partner and Trial Lawyer
- Luke Kilroy, Associate Lawyer
- Amanda Enwright, Associate Lawyer
- Danielle Ramsay, Associate Lawyer
We can help protect your future, too.
