Q: Whom do I ask for my minor daughter's injury during a school game. What questions do I ask to begin?
She has a head and back injury and has not recovered since her injury on December 10, 2014. The coach did not contact for eight days and I have yet to hear from the Principal of the High School. I would like to know what I can do if my (her medical bills continue and especially for the pain and suffering she is currently enduring). I am a single parent and would like assistance in caring for my daughter health and medical bills.
A: Many injuries occurring during sports activities are considered no one's fault and you can NOT sue over them. To be able to have a claim against the school you would need to point to some careless action on the part of the school and/or coach. For example, playing a basketball game with water on the inside wooden court would be careless. Matching a 100 pound student to wrestle with a 200 pound student would be careless. The issue is: Did the school or coach do anything wrong.
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