Negligence Can Hurt Athletes of All Ages in NYC. An Attorney Can Help You Understand Your Legal Options.
Getting hurt while playing sports can be devastating. Whether you’re a child playing youth sports, a high school or college athlete, or an adult who enjoys staying active, a serious injury can keep you off the field and affect your health, work, and daily life.
Sports have inherent risks, and some injuries are simply part of the game. But injuries caused by someone else’s negligence or misconduct are different.
Things like unsafe playing fields or facilities, dangerous or broken equipment, inadequate supervision, or pushing athletes too hard without proper rest, water, or medical care can cause serious harm and be grounds for a civil lawsuit for financial compensation.
If you or your child was injured because of negligence while playing sports or during a training session, a personal injury attorney can help you understand your legal rights and whether you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Michael J. McConnell is a New York personal injury attorney who understands athletes. As a former college baseball player, longtime youth sports coach, and ultramarathoner, he knows what it’s like to train, compete, and be part of a team. He also knows what it’s like to have that taken from you through a serious injury.
At the Law Office of Michael J. McConnell, we also know that youth athletes and their parents put a tremendous amount of trust in schools, leagues, and athletic programs to provide a safe environment for sports. When those organizations act negligently and it causes a serious injury, they must be held accountable.
If you are seeking legal representation for a sports-related injury in NYC, you can book a free consultation phone call with the Law Office of Michael J. McConnell by clicking the button below.
Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different. Contact an attorney to discuss the specific facts of your situation if you need legal advice.
Page last updated: 9/3/26.