Sports Injuries Lawyer Toronto

Possibly. Not every sports injury gives rise to a legal claim, as some level of physical risk is inherent in many sporting activities under the doctrine of assumption of risk. However, you may have a claim if your injury went beyond the normal risks of the game and was caused by another person’s reckless or negligent actions, unsafe playing conditions, defective equipment, inadequate supervision, or a breach of a legal duty of care. Even if you signed a liability waiver or assumption of risk form, it may not automatically prevent you from taking legal action if the waiver was poorly drafted or if extreme negligence was involved. Tony Lafazanis can review the facts of your case and explain whether you may have legal options based on your circumstances.

Liability for a sports injury depends on the setting and the circumstances surrounding the incident. Potentially responsible parties may include other participants who act recklessly or intentionally outside the rules of the game, coaches, referees, sports facility owners or managers (under Ontario’s Occupiers’ Liability Act), school boards, or sports equipment manufacturers if a defect contributed to the injury.

Sports injury claims often require evidence to establish how the injury occurred and whether negligence contributed to it. Depending on the circumstances, relevant evidence may include photographs or videos, witness statements, medical records, incident reports, equipment inspection records, facility maintenance records, and expert opinions. Tony Lafazanis can help gather and review the available evidence to determine the strength of your claim.

If a minor suffers a sports injury, you should ensure they receive immediate medical treatment and that an incident report is filed with the school or sports organization. Documenting the location, equipment used, and witness accounts is essential. However, please note that under Ontario’s Limitations Act, 2002, the basic two-year deadline to file a lawsuit generally does not begin until the child turns 18, giving them until their 20th birthday to bring a claim (unless a litigation guardian is appointed earlier).

In most cases, no. Tony Lafazanis handles most personal injury matters on a contingency fee basis. This generally means you do not pay legal fees unless compensation is recovered. The fee arrangement, including any applicable costs or disbursements, will be explained during your free consultation so that you understand how the process works before moving forward.