Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Virginia

football injury

my grandson was injured by a team mate during a varsity high school football game. Severe leg break, required rod and pins. Who is responsible for loss of college scholarship??


Asked on 9/23/08, 5:45 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Daniel Press Chung & Press, P.C.

Re: football injury

Legally, no one. That's one of the risks of playing competitive football.

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Answered on 9/23/08, 5:57 pm
William Gwaltney William W. Gwaltney, Attorneys at Law

Re: football injury

His parents are responsible for allowing him to play. When a person participates in organized sports they "assume" certain risks. Severe injury is an inherent risk in playing football.

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Answered on 9/23/08, 6:48 pm


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