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Can Parents Sue a Gym, Summer Camp, or Other Athletics Program When a Child is Injured During a Sports Related Activity?
By David Wolf, Attorney
It is certainly an important part of childhood for most children to participate in some sports related activity. From football to cheerleading to gymnastics to soccer and all sports in between and beyond, youth sports and related activities help make our children more active and better rounded as they mature and head out into the world beyond high school. For some children especially those in elementary and pre-school, participation in sports related activities can and do lead to serious personal injuries. Are there inherent risks any time that a child participates in an activity or sports related practice, game, or exhibition? The simple answer to this question is “Yes”. However, there are two questions that should be answered when evaluating a potential case involving a sports related activity: